Rick Bright is one of America’s leading vaccine development experts and immunologists. He is the former director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA).
Bright led BARDA from 2016 to 2020. On April 21, 2020, he was removed from his position after he filed a whistleblower complaint alleging his early warnings regarding Coronavirus was ignored by the Trump administration.
Currently, Bright is placed in a lesser role at the National Institutes of Health. He has also spoken against Trump administration regarding the treatment of infected patients with unproven antimalarial drugs chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine.
Who is Rick Bright wife? Is Rick Bright married? How much is Rick Bright net worth 2020? How old is Rick Bright? What is Rick Bright background?
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| Name | Rick Bright |
| Age | 54 years old |
| Height | n/a |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Caucasian |
| Net Worth | Under Review |
| Married/Divorced | n/a |
| Partner/Spouse/Wife | n/a |
Birth Name/ Real Name
Rick Bright full name is Rick Arthur Bright.
How old is Rick Bright? (Age)
Rick Bright was apparently born in 1966. His age is around 54 years.
Sun Sign/ Zodiac Sign
Since his precise birthday isn’t available, Bright’s sun sign is yet to confirm.
Rick Bright Twitter
You can follow Rick Bright on Twitter under the User ID @RickABright.
Birth Place
Hutchinson, Kansas, U.S.
Rick Bright Nationality
American
Educational Background
After graduating from Hutchinson High School in 1984, Bright went on to study in the University of Kansas. He also has a double-major in Biology and Physical Science from Auburn University-Montgomery.
Bright has a Ph.D. in immunology and molecular pathogenesis (virology) from the Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Emory University School of Medicine.
In addition, he has also done the Advanced Course in Vaccinology (ADVAC) from the Fondation Mérieux and University of Geneva in Annecy, France.
Career Background
Bright was appointed as the director of BARDA BY President Obama on November 15, 2016. He has over 25 years’ experience as a researcher and expert on influenza vaccine and antiviral research.
Previously, he has served at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention in Atlanta, GA. He worked with the biotechnology industry at Novavax in Maryland for two years.
Following his dismissal from his position at BARDA, Bright said during his opening testimony
“Americans deserve the truth. The truth must be based on science. We have the world’s greatest scientists. Let us lead. Let us speak without fear of retribution.”
He alleged that the Trump administration ignored early warnings about the COVID-19 pandemic. This caused the loss of thousands of lives including that of frontline medical care providers.
“I knew that we were going to have a crisis for our healthcare workers because we were not taking action. We were already behind the ball. That was our last window of opportunity to turn on that production [of personal protective equipment] to save the lives of those healthcare workers, and we didn’t act.”
“Lives were endangered, and I believe lives were lost,” he added
How tall is Rick Bright? (Height)
| Height (in feet) | n/a |
| Height (in m) | n/a |
| Height (in cm) | n/a |
Weight
n/a
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color
Silver
Who is Rick Bright wife? Is he married?
Speaking of Rick Bright married life, the 54-year-old has maintained a private image. He barely talks about his wife or partner on the internet. None of his social media accounts including Twitter and Instagram feature his wife.
It isn’t yet confirmed whether Rick Bright is married. This is because his biographies don’t mention anything regarding his personal life including his wife and children.
Rick Bright Ethnicity/ Race
Caucasian
Net Worth and Salary 2020
As an employee of Health and Human Services, he receives a substantial salary. The department released a statement saying,
“Mr. Bright has not yet shown up for work, but continues to collect his $285,010 salary. His whistleblower complaint is filled with one-sided arguments and misinformation.”
Net Worth: $100 thousand to $1 million dollars
| Net Worth (2016) | N/A |
| Net Worth (2017) | N/A |
| Net Worth (2018) | N/A |
| Net Worth (2019) | Under Review |
| Net Worth (2020) | $100 thousand to $1 million dollars |
Rick Bright Wiki Bio and Other Facts
- Rick Bright was born Rick Arthur Bright.
- He grew up in Hutchinson, Kansas, U.S.
- His thesis was titled Studies on pathogenicity and control of H5N1 influenza A viruses in mice (2002).
- He earned a Ph.D. from Emory University School of Medicine.
- Nothing about his married life and wife are disclosed to the public.
