Class of 2026

Mary Bass is a J.D. candidate and Allen and Erika Lo Endowed Tech Scholar. Her academic interests lie at the intersection of medical research and space law.

Ms. Bass’ professional background is in stem cell research and medical research policy. Prior to law school, Ms. Bass served as chief strategy officer of the UC San Diego Sanford Stem Cell Institute. A particular research focus of the institute was on cancer stem cell research in space; Ms. Bass developed public-private collaborations with NASA and commercial space partners. She previously served as executive director of Americans for Cures, a California 501(c)3 stem cell research and regenerative medicine advocacy organization.

Ms. Bass is a graduate of Stanford University, where she holds a degree in Public Policy and served as an editor of the Stanford Journal of Public Health. She is a member of the Georgetown Space Law Society and the Georgetown Health Law Society.