Bryan A. Liang, MD, PhD, JD

Dr. Bryan A. Liang is Executive Director and E. Donald Shapiro Distinguished Professor of Health Law, Institute of Health Law Studies, California Western School of Law; Co-Director and Adjunct Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, San Diego Center for Patient Safety, University of California San Diego School of Medicine; Adjunct Associate Professor of Public Health, Global Emergency Preparedness and Response Program, Graduate School of Public Health at San Diego State University; and Adjunct Professor of Aviation, Western Michigan University College of Aviation.  He also serves as the Vice President for the Partnership for Safe Medicines.

Dr. Liang's research and advocacy focus is patient safety and access to care. He has published and spoken widely on the topic of safety and vulnerability of the drug supply, with more than 300 publications and presentations in domestic and international public and private forums. He received his Bachelor of Science from MIT; PhD from the University of Chicago; MD from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons; and JD from Harvard Law School.