Lift Up Journeys - Episode 3 - Lisa Stehno-Bittel, President and Founder of Likarda
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In episode 3 of Lift Up Journeys we were joined by Lisa Stehno-Bittel, the President and Founder of Likarda, a biotech company that’s developing enabling technologies to transform the way cell therapies are delivered and optimised.  Lisa shared her story of founding a start-up straight from academia, as well as her experiences that led her to be named as one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in Missouri by Women We Admire.  This conversation includes highlights like:  “That's when the university said to me, ‘This doesn't look like academic research anymore. This looks more like a busi ..read more
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Lift Up Journeys - Episode 2 - Debra Webster, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Aditum Bio
Lift Up: Women in Life Sciences
by Lift Up Journeys
1w ago
In this episode of Lift Up Journeys we were joined by the wonderful Debra Webster, who is the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Aditum Bio, an innovative biotechnology research company that’s making medication more accessible.  Debra has over 30 years of experience in pharmaceutical research and the regulatory environment, giving her a wealth of knowledge in the life sciences space. She joined us to talk about her fascinating professional history, as well as sharing how she juggled personal and professional responsibilities while raising a family, and the power of community.  S ..read more
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Lift Up Journeys - Episode 1 - Eylem Demir Sentürk, Founder & CEO of Women on Stage
Lift Up: Women in Life Sciences
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1w ago
In Episode 1 of the Lift Up Journeys podcast, we spoke with Eylem Demir Sentürk, the Founder & CEO of Women on Stage, about the work she does to mentor and support women in the life sciences industry in Switzerland. Eyelem has a fascinating background, having started her professional career in private banking before moving into the life sciences 22 years ago, thanks to a desire to make more of an impact with her work.  She also spoke about her experiences as a refugee and the impact that had on her opportunities and outlook.  Highlights of the conversation include: “Sometimes my ..read more
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Returning to Work as a New Mum with Sheuli Porkess
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by Lift Up
11M ago
On Episode 8 of the Lift Up Podcast, Sophie Packer was joined by Dr Sheuli Porkess, who is currently serving as the Chief Medical Officer for Copeland Clinical Ai. Sheuli has been working in medical affairs and the pharmaceutical space for decades. Her roles have spanned across consultancy, academia, start-up founding, Big Pharma, biopharma scale ups, as well as industry and government bodies in the UK. She is passionate about improving patients’ lives, and is currently using her experience to lead Copeland Clinical Ai towards a better future for the healthcare industry. Sheuli does all of tha ..read more
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Impostor Syndrome In Academia With Anna Kostikova
Lift Up: Women in Life Sciences
by Lift Up
11M ago
Welcome to Episode 7 of the Lift Up Podcast, bringing you the inspirational voices from women in Life Science. On this episode we were joined by Anna Kostikova, a Director at Novartis. Anna has always been fascinated by biology and computer science, and pursued an academic career in Switzerland, undertaking a PhD in bioinformatics. In 2014 Anna’s career pivoted when she took on a data science role at tech company Booking.com, before returning to the life sciences in 2019, when she joined Novartis as Director of Data Science and Bioinformatics. Anna is also a working mother to two children, and ..read more
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Practical advice for job seekers with Dawn Wofford
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11M ago
Welcome to Episode 6 of The Lift Up Podcast! We’re joined today by Dawn Wofford, the VP of Quality and Regulatory Affairs at the innovative startup Wheeler Bio. Dawn’s career has taken a winding route through the life sciences, spending time with archaeology, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biologics and tissues, all through the lens of quality, regulations and compliance. She is passionate about preservation, going as far as helping to restore Mighty Mo. In this episode we dive into Dawn’s incredible history, how she’s moved from area to area and her advice for anyone who’s looking for thei ..read more
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Building Networks with Christy Mazzarisi
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11M ago
On Episode 5 of The Lift Up Podcast your host Sophie Packer was joined by the lovely Christy Mazzarisi. Christy is the Senior Director for Quality Compliance at Mersana Therapeutics and the chair for the ASQ Women in Quality Network. She is also a small business owner and entrepreneur, and heavily active in the world of nonprofits, particularly the Tourette Association of America and Make A Wish Foundation. She’s the mother of two boys, both of whom were diagnosed with Tourette's at age three leading to Christy’s passion for neurodiverse advocacy. She supports causes and raises awareness to cr ..read more
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Finding your next job with Michele Champagne
Lift Up: Women in Life Sciences
by Lift Up
11M ago
This episode of The Lift Up Podcast features the wonderful Michele Champagne. Michele has led a hugely successful career in foodtech and biotech, leading research into petroleum and animal agriculture alternatives while working towards a more sustainable world. She is a decisive and inspirational leader who founded her agency Champagne Consulting in 2020, and is now helping startup companies develop fermentation-based technologies. When Michele isn’t working she spends her time at an off-grid home in the mountains of Colorado. In this episode we cover everything from Michele’s fascinating care ..read more
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Building Professional Relationships with Katie Laessig
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by Lift Up
11M ago
Episode 3 of The Lift Up Podcast your host Sophie Packer was joined by Katie Laessig, who is an Advisory Board Member for three different medical associations. Katie worked in the FDA for nearly 16 years as a specialist in infectious disease, before moving into global regulatory consulting and serving as a scientific advisory board member. On the boards Katie has been both the only woman in the room and in a room with mostly women. This gives her a unique perspective on why we need more women in leadership. During this episode we cover everything from COVID to the importance of building profes ..read more
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Neurodiversity in Life Sciences with Amanda Kirby
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by Lift Up
11M ago
On the second episode of The Lift Up Podcast your host Sophie Packer sat down with Amanda Kirby, a neurodiversity researcher and founder and CEO of Do-IT Solutions. Amanda is a neurodiversity campaigner, researcher, entrepreneur, and family member. Her impressive academic background has taken her from Leeds University alumni to emeritus professor at the University of South Wales and honorary professor at Cardiff University. Amongst her extensive list of publications, Amanda’s latest book Neurodiversity at Work has won the 2022 Business Book Awards for its valuable insights. Her company, Do-IT ..read more
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