Brian Toohey

Brian Toohey is an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service, where he has taught since 2007. His academic role complements his professional career as Vice President of Global Government Affairs and Public Policy at Illumina, where he leads international engagement and regulatory strategy. Prior to Illumina, he held executive roles at PhRMA, DEKA Research, and the Semiconductor Industry Association, focusing on healthcare, biotechnology, and technology innovation policy.

Research Interests: His work spans

• Public Policy
• Government Affairs
• Healthcare Policy
• Biotechnology Policy
• Technology Innovation

Professional Affiliations:

• Current: Vice President at Illumina
• Former: Executive roles at PhRMA, DEKA Research, Semiconductor Industry Association