ROCKVILLE, MD, March 12, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marlene E. Haffner, MD, MPH, is a distinguished biographee of Marquis Who's Who. She was recently spotlighted in New York City's Times Square on a 22-story screen that is passed by an estimated 1.5 million people daily. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are chosen from among a pool of the most prominent professionals and are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Dr. Haffner, a distinguished figure in the medical industry, has dedicated her career to advancing therapies for rare and devastating diseases. As the principal and founder of Haffner Associates LLC since 2013, she has been instrumental in facilitating the development of innovative treatments. Her journey in this domain began with her role as president and chief executive officer of the organization in 2009. Dr. Haffner's expertise is further underscored by her tenure as vice president of medical services at FileBank Inc. from 2009 to 2010, where she honed her skills in medical services management.

Prior to these roles, Dr. Haffner served as executive director of global regulatory intelligence and policy at Amgen Inc. from 2007 to 2009. Her significant contributions during this period included developing programs for rare diseases worldwide and playing a pivotal role in creating the European Medicines Rare Diseases Program. Her career at the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was marked by her leadership as director of the Office of Orphan Products Development from 1986 to 2007, where she administered the U.S. Orphan Drug Act. Additionally, she held multiple assignments with the United States Public Health Service from 1971 to 2007, culminating in her rank as rear admiral.

Dr. Haffner's academic background laid a strong foundation for her illustrious career. She earned a Doctor of Medicine from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1965, followed by a Master of Public Health in health policy and management from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in 1991. Her educational journey began with a bachelor's degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1961. Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Haffner attributes much of her success to her parents, both physicians, who inspired her early interest in medicine.

Throughout her career, Dr. Haffner has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the European Organization for Rare Disorders and the Vision and Policy Award from the Canadian Organization for Rare Diseases in 2014. Her contributions to professional journals have further cemented her reputation as a thought leader in her field. In addition to her professional achievements, Dr. Haffner is actively involved with several industry-related organizations, such as the DADA2 Foundation and DeNovaMed. She is also an elected fellow of the American College of Physicians and the Royal College of Physicians in London.

Outside her professional life, Dr. Haffner cherishes time spent with her family, including her spouse, William Haffner, and their children, Stephanie and Andrea. She enjoys traveling and engaging in insightful conversations. Looking ahead, Dr. Haffner remains committed to improving individuals' lives through her work and hopes to be remembered as someone who always strived to do the right thing.

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