Christine Von Raesfeld

Christine Von Raesfeld is a bold patient advocate and citizen scientist, championing patient voices, diversity in clinical research, and equitable healthcare partnerships. A sought-after speaker, she brings firsthand expertise to discussions on clinical trials, data rights, and digital health. She advises initiatives like Stanford's "Humanwide" Precision Medicine Program, the NIH All of Us Research Program, and the NIH HEAL Initiative. She co-authored the patient-led AI Rights Initiative with The Light Collective, focusing on ethical data use and personalized medicine.

Christine recently published a research paper analyzing her own complex medical journey, with additional works on patient engagement and healthcare innovation forthcoming. Recognized for her contributions, she has been named one of Silicon Valley Business Journal's Top 100 Women of Influence, a Silicon Valley Community Hero, a member of the 2021 HIMSS Future50, and one of Medika Life's 50 most influential voices in healthcare.