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Athena's Fireside Chat with Dr. Melissa Ashlock Former Interim Director of Novartis Biomedical Research Center Interviewed by Young STEM leader Karina Shukla

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Presented by Athena's Life Sciences Special Interest Group

Dr. Ashlock brings a distinguished career at the intersection of biomedical research, drug discovery, and scientific leadership holding impactful positions that span academia, patient advocacy, small biotech and large pharma. Dr. Ashlock was a trailblazing pioneer in gene therapy for rare genetic diseases, a key leader behind groundbreaking drug discovery work for cystic fibrosis and has unique experiences navigating the translation of those and other discoveries to directly help patients. She will be interviewed by Karina Shukla, an upcoming STEM leader that has established a new chapter of Scientella at Torrey Pines High School, promoting the advancement women in STEM.

Network with STEM peers and leaders while enjoying appetizers, wine, and wisdom. This is your chance to hear firsthand from a trailblazer shaping the future of biomedical research—and to expand your professional community.

Please note: All LIVE members registered before 9 AM the day prior to the program will receive the guest list.