Marshall Summar

Marshall Summar

Keynote Speaker: Medical and Biochemical Geneticist, Rare Disease Clinical Trialist & Chief Executive Officer of Uncommon Cures

Marshall Summar Biography

Dr. Marshall Summar is a leading figure in rare disease care and research, with more than 40 years of experience. As a board-certified pediatrician and geneticist, he specializes in clinical and biochemical genetics, focusing on genetic-environmental interactions. His expertise extends to rare disease clinical trials, where he has driven innovations in trial design, therapies, and patient outcomes.

In 2022, Dr. Summar founded Uncommon Cures, where he serves as Chief Executive Officer. The company aims to enhance rare disease clinical trials by consolidating resources and incorporating technology to streamline processes. His career began at Vanderbilt University, where he held leadership roles in the Center for Human Genetic Research, the Medical Genetics Division, the CTSA grant, the Cancer Center, the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) and was promoted to Tenured Professor.

At Children’s National Medical Center, he served as Director of the Clinical Research Center, Division Chief for Genetics and Metabolism, and was the founding director of the Rare Disease Institute—the first dedicated clinical center for patients with genetic rare diseases—and the inaugural NORD-designated Rare Disease Center of Excellence as well as serving as a tenured professor at George Washington University and awarded Emeritus Status. Dr. Summar’s contributions include over 180 peer-reviewed publications and more than 100 international patents on therapies, devices, and software. His work has yielded FDA-approved treatments and supported ongoing trials for conditions like sickle cell anemia.

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Marshall Summar is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Health & Wellness, Healthcare and Medicine. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Marshall Summar generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Christopher Austin, Dr. Vonda Wright and Mary Jo Gorman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Marshall Summar for an upcoming event.

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  • How do I book Marshall Summar to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Marshall Summar for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Marshall Summar, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Marshall Summar or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Marshall Summar for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Marshall Summar, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Marshall Summar, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Marshall Summar speak about?

    Marshall Summar is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health & Wellness, Healthcare, Medicine, Genetics, Innovation, Biology, Chemistry, Research & Exploration and Executive Leadership.
  • Where does Marshall Summar travel from?

    Marshall Summar generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Marshall Summar?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Marshall Summar for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Marshall Summar for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Marshall Summar or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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