Diversity and Inclusion Archives

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News and Trends 8 Mar 2023

How to promote diversity in STEM

Leaders from OMass Therapeutics, SiSaf and Brainomix explain how to promote diversity in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). OMass Therapeutics is a female-led business with diversity at its core.…

March 8, 2023 - 6 minutesmins - By Jim Cornall

Best in Biotech 8 Mar 2023

5 women leading the way in biotech

Although regarded as a booming industry, the number of women recruits in biotech, let alone in high-ranking positions, is low. Despite progress over the years, a recent report states that…

March 8, 2023 - 11 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

News and Trends 8 Mar 2023

How to get started in life sciences – tips from six top women biotech leaders

The life sciences industry might seem like an attractive sector for women to start their career find a job. But just how should women get started in the sector? We…

March 8, 2023 - 4 minutesmins - By Jim Cornall

News and Trends 8 Mar 2023

Women in STEM: challenges and opportunities

In this article to celebrate International Women's Day, we asked women in STEM for their comments on the challenges they have faced in their careers so far, and how solutions…

March 8, 2023 - 14 minutesmins - By Jim Cornall

News and Trends 8 Mar 2023

The challenges of tackling dementia in women

Dr Andrea Pfeifer, chief executive officer of AC Immune SA, talks to Labiotech about dementia research, and how dementia affects women. She also addresses how vital research is when it…

March 8, 2023 - 5 minutesmins - By Jim Cornall

Best in Biotech 8 Mar 2023

5 female-led biotech startups making waves

International Women’s Day takes place on March 8, which celebrates the achievements of women, and also shines a light on gender discrimination and the need to accelerate gender parity. Although…

March 8, 2023 - 6 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

Interview 8 Mar 2023

Phacilitate’s Women in Advanced Therapies program supports women in science

Marlin Frechette is the chief quality and compliance officer at FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific. But she has another role. Frechette is also a member of Phacilitate’s Women in Advanced Therapies program,…

March 8, 2023 - 3 minutesmins - By Jim Cornall

Interview 8 Mar 2023

How to ensure gender diversity in clinical trials

Labiotech sat down with Alicia Staley, VP, patient engagement at Medidata, a Dassault Systèmes company, to discuss underrepresentation of women in clinical trials and the importance of making trials more…

March 8, 2023 - 6 minutesmins - By Jim Cornall

Best in Biotech 3 Dec 2019

Industry Perspectives: Women in Biotech 2019

Women are underrepresented in biotech leadership roles in Europe, but things are slowly improving. We spoke to five senior women from the industry who told us their stories. At least…

December 3, 2019 - 5 minutesmins - By Helen Albert

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Interview 21 Feb 2019

Why an International, Diverse Outlook is Key for Modern Biotechs

In a world that is becoming ever more connected, it is important to embrace globalization and diversity in order to get ahead. This is increasingly more important in biotech companies,…

February 21, 2019 - 6 minutesmins - By Helen Albert

Interview 3 Sep 2018

Moving from Big Pharma to Biotech – Insights from Two Biotech CEOs

According to John LaMattina in Forbes last year, more and more senior scientific executives are moving from pharma to small biotechs or startup initiatives. While the jury is out on…

September 3, 2018 - 11 minutesmins - By External Contributor

Best in Biotech 8 Mar 2018

Say Hello to the Top 14 Entrepreneurial Women in European Biotech

Today, March 8, is international women's day. To celebrate the achievements of women we're revisiting our list of the women that have founded some of the hottest biotechs in Europe.…

March 8, 2018 - 8 minutesmins - By Alex Dale

News and Trends 26 Jan 2018

New British Spinout May Get Snapped Up by Allergan for $400M

KaNDy Therapeutics, a women's health spinout helmed by Mary Kerr, is rumored to be in acquisition talks that value the company at $400M (€322M). Details are sparse, but according to a…

January 26, 2018 - 1 minutemin - By Evelyn Warner

In Depth 19 Jul 2017

The Humanities of Scientific Investment: Perspectives from Europe’s Top Biotech Hub

Deep human connections are the key to success in business, and biotech is no exception. The secret to amplifying this effect? Women. Commenting on the personal dimension of business usually…

July 19, 2017 - 4 minutesmins - By Evelyn Warner

News and Trends 3 Apr 2017

UPDATE: First Woman CEO of a Global Drug Maker starts at GSK today

GSK has punched a hole in the glass ceiling with its appointment of a new female CEO, Emma Walmsley. It's up to her to reinvigorate the company. Emma Walmsley may be…

April 3, 2017 - 2 minutesmins - By Evelyn Warner

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Interview 20 Mar 2017

Machines are Helping Healthcare: An Interview with their Biotech Leader

BenevolentAI is leading the charge in artificial intelligence. We talked to Jackie Hunter, who is the CEO of the company’s bioscience arm, BenevolentBio. [caption id="attachment_43427" align="alignright" width="197"] Jackie Hunter[/caption] Jackie…

March 20, 2017 - 8 minutesmins - By Evelyn Warner

Interview 8 Mar 2017

International Women’s Day: An Infographic on Gender Diversity in Biotech

Today we celebrate women and promote a more gender-inclusive industry. Biotech is infamous for its divide, but what are the numbers? Whether it's launching the next generation of insulin or running…

March 8, 2017 - 3 minutesmins - By Evelyn Warner

Interview 27 Feb 2017

Meet the Woman developing the Next Generation of Insulin

Fiasp, ultra-fast-acting insulin, could revolutionize insulin. We chatted with Liselotte Hyveled, the woman heading the team behind it. “I didn’t get into nursing school, so I went into pharmacy instead,”…

February 27, 2017 - 7 minutesmins - By Evelyn Warner

Best in Biotech 17 Jan 2017

Here are 15 Women Leading in European Biotech

After listing the key people to meet in the biotech hotspots of Munich and the Golden Triangle, we looked for women who are particularly successful in biotech across the continent.…

January 17, 2017 - 7 minutesmins - By Denise Neves Gameiro

News and Trends 8 Nov 2016

Has Gender Diversity in Biotech changed? “No”, says Managing partner of Sofinnova #BIOEurope

In our second interview of BIO-Europe, we talked about gender diversity with Rafaèle Tordjman, one of the managing partners of Sofinnova Partners, a top Biotech VC in Europe. She has…

November 8, 2016 - 1 minutemin - By Philip Hemme

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