Richard S. Larson MD, PhD has 35+ years experience in bioscience and healthcare industries. He is a physician-scientist, inventor, professor, health care leader, and entrepreneur. Dr. Larson founded and served as the director of the Clinical and Translational Science Center in New Mexico for 17 years, an organization that runs 60-250 clinical trials annually.

Dr. Larson is also an accomplished inventor and entrepreneur. His scientific achievements include more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and over 40 patents. Several patents served as the basis for new biotechnology companies in the areas of drug development, radioimaging, and in vitro diagnostics. His inventions have been recognized with the Chief Scientist Award for Excellence from the Defense Intelligence Agency and a Top 100 Technology Award from R&D Magazine. He is an honorary commander at Kirkland Air Force base.

Dr. Larson helped launch, lead, and govern TriCore Reference Laboratories, which has grown into one of New Mexico’s 9th largest businesses. In addition, having served as Executive Vice Chancellor and Vice President for Research of a $2.4 billion health care entity for more than 10 years, he has overseen a broad array of activities and programs in education, research, community outreach and clinical care. He also serves on the board of directors of Triopsy, Inc, a company developing devices and AI to improve biopsy techniques and the diagnosis of prostate cancer.

Dr. Larson received both his M.D. and Ph.D. from Harvard University. He completed his residency at Washington University in St. Louis and his fellowship training at Vanderbilt University.