RACHEL ACUNA-NARVAEZ, JD

Project Manager, Biomarker Operations

As Bluefield’s Project Manager, Biomarker Operations, Rachel oversees the Neurofilament Surveillance Project, a precompetitive consortium that will measure the protein neurofilament light longitudinally in plasma. Rachel’s experience in overseeing regulatory strategy and clinical operations for medical products helps her ensure that program efforts are directed toward supporting the development of successful therapeutics. Rachel earned a B.A. in psychology from Stanford University and a J.D. at University of California Hastings. Her legal practice at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman focused on corporate formation and financing for start-up companies. Rachel moved into regulatory and clinical operations for medical device and biologics companies, supporting the introduction of innovative products to worldwide markets. Rachel has diverse experience in women’s health, medical imaging, and consumer medical devices. She joined Bluefield in 2019.