Murphy Wray

Murphy Wray oversees NPF’s extramural research grants and fellowships programs, works with volunteer leaders to align initiatives with strategic research priorities, and contributes to the NPF scientific journal, workshops, and the annual Research Symposium.

She previously held positions at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, FDA, U.S. Pharmacopeia, USAID, and HHS, gaining nearly two decades of experience in regulatory science, global health, and research management.

Originally from Buffalo, New York, she holds a bachelor’s degree in biology and a doctorate in clinical pharmacy. Outside of work, she enjoys horseback riding, movies, boxing, and spending time with her husband and their many rescued pets.