PDA West Coast Chapter (PDA WCC)

Wrapped is here. Check out some of our chapter's favorite moments from 2024! PDA WCC Board Officers: Stephanie Lee, Yashu Sarna, Kate Nelson, Sumin Dong, PMP PDA WCC Board Members: Autumn Lee, Fabio De Martino, MS, PMP, LSSBB, Liraz Oechsli, Ming Lei, Nick Kapp, Nikoo Arasteh, Vamshi K. Gangupomu, PhD, MBA PDA WCC Platinum Sponsors: BA Sciences, Bayer, bioMérieux, Boehringer Ingelheim, Critical Mass Consulting, LLC, Element Materials Technology, Eurofins, Genentech, Gilead Sciences, Global Compliance Partners, Halo Labs, Kite Pharma, Novatek International, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Veltek Associates, Inc.

🌟 Meet Yaengsaeng Xayavong, one of our panelists for our upcoming 10th Annual Women in Life Sciences Panel on January 30, 2025! Yaengsaeng Xayavong is going into her 20th year in Biotech with Bayer Pharmaceuticals. She has held various roles with increasing responsibilities in Production, Projects Management, Business Analysis and Services, Manufacturing IT and now Engineering. Currently, she is the Head of Site Management Services with responsibilities overseeing Facilities Management, Site Services, Security and CapEx Project Management. Yaengsaeng is passionate about DEI and excited about the work Bayer does to deliver medicine for specialty needs patients. Tickets are ON SALE NOW! Click the link below to purchase your ticket now before the price increases! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gQ-W3MMK #pdawcc #womeninlifesciences #networking #bayarea

We are pleased to announce our newly elected PDA West Coast Chapter (PDA WCC) officers, advisors and board members for the 2025-2026 term! These dedicated individuals bring diverse expertise and experience to continue advancing PDA’s mission in the life sciences community. Officer Board: Yashu Sarna, Rick (Ruikang) Tao, Alaina Graham, Deirdre Killebrew (PhD, PMP), Autumn Lee Advisory Board: Valerie Brown, Diane Hagerty, Ashley Eversole Hesslein, Daniel Kelati, Stephanie Lee, Andrea Liess Karlsson, Jennifer M., Susan Lopez Ninichuck, Rosmy Carolina Valoyes Board Members-At-Large: Nikoo Arasteh, Shuhui Chen, Ph.D., Fabio De Martino, MS, PMP, LSSBB, Sumin Dong, PMP, Whitney French, Nick Kapp, Stephanie Lee, Ming Lei, Raymond Ma, Kate Nelson, Hanh-Uyen Nguyen, Jon Scott, Kaushik Thakkar, Bob To, Michelle Tu, Catalina Villouta, Melat Zewdie #pdawcc #leadership #bayarea #lifesciences #biopharma

✨ Celebrating Exemplary Leadership: Stephanie Lee ✨ We'd like to recognize and thank Stephanie Lee for her outstanding leadership and dedication as the President of the PDA West Coast Chapter (PDA WCC) over the past two years. Her vision and commitment have truly elevated the chapter and set a benchmark for excellence within the PDA community. Under Stephanie's leadership, PDA WCC navigated a transformative journey: 📌 2023 Highlights • Transitioned back to in-person events, hosting five marquee events, reconnecting our San Francisco Bay Area life sciences community in meaningful ways. • Collaborated with esteemed organizations such as FDA, PDA Global, RAPS-SF, WIB, and other local PDA chapters. • Launched the inaugural Gala event at the California Academy of Sciences, celebrating seasoned life sciences leaders. • Won the prestigious 2023 PDA - Parenteral Drug Association Chapter of the Year Award — an incredible achievement out of 25 international chapters. 📌 2024 Achievements • Welcomed 2,150+ registrants/attendees from nearly 450 companies across events, seminars, mixers, and student/ECP initiatives. • Expanded PDA WCC’s reach by hosting events in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the first-ever Biotechnology Student Professional Development Day. • Secured record-breaking sponsor support from 31 companies, including 15 Platinum Annual Sponsors. Thank you Stephanie for your commitment to fostering innovation, collaboration, and professional development in the life sciences industry! 🎉 #Leadership #ThankYou #LifeSciences #PDAWCC #CommunityImpact

📣 Upcoming PDA West Coast Chapter (PDA WCC) Panel and Networking Event! Join us on in South San Francisco on Thursday, January 30th for our 10th Annual Women in Life Sciences Panel hosted at Genentech where we'll discuss empowerment, overcoming barriers, and workplace inclusion! Moderator: Megan Nacar Panelists: Malou Gemeniano, PhD, Tongtong Wang, Susan Whitehead, Yaengsaeng Xayavong Organizers: Alaina Graham, Sumin Dong, PMP, Michelle Tu 🔗 Click the link below to register now! Tickets are limited. https://lnkd.in/gQ-W3MMK #pdawcc #womeninlifesciences #networking #bayarea #biotech #pharma

Join the PDA West Coast Chapter (PDA WCC) for our 10th Annual Women in Life Sciences Panel hosted at Genentech where we'll discuss empowerment, overcoming barriers, and workplace inclusion! 🔗 Click the link below to register now! Tickets are limited. https://lnkd.in/gQ-W3MMK Thank you to our sponsors: Bayer, bioMérieux, Boehringer Ingelheim, Bionova Scientific, Element Materials Technology, Eurofins, Genentech, Gilead Sciences, Global Compliance Partners, Nelson Labs, Novatek International and Thermo Fisher Scientific!! Sponsoring PDA WCC offers a unique chance to elevate your brand and engage with industry leaders. To learn more about our sponsorship opportunities, fill out our intake form here: https://lnkd.in/gmkF3iCC #pdawcc #womeninlifesciences #networking #bayarea #biotech #pharma

🌟 Meet Susan Whitehead, one of our panelists for our upcoming 10th Annual Women in Life Sciences Panel on January 30, 2025! Susan Whitehead is a biopharma leader with over 20 years of experience advancing patient-focused therapies and delivering operational success. As former President & COO at PACT Pharma, she drove key milestones for its pioneering TCR therapies. Now, as Founder of BioSavvy Advisors, she helps life science companies craft development roadmaps and solve complex operational challenges. Tickets are ON SALE NOW! Click the link below to purchase your ticket now before the price increases! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gQ-W3MMK #pdawcc #womeninlifesciences #networking #bayarea

🌟 Meet Malou Gemeniano, PhD one of our panelists for our upcoming 10th Annual Women in Life Sciences Panel on January 30, 2025! Malou Gemeniano, is VP of Regulatory CMC at Iovance Biotherapeutics, which recently announced the US approval of AMTAGVI, first tumor-derived autologous T-cell immunotherapy. Malou has over 20 years of experience in Regulatory CMC which includes experiences within Industry and FDA. Tickets are ON SALE NOW! Click the link below to purchase your ticket now before the price increases! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gQ-W3MMK #pdawcc #womeninlifesciences #networking #bayarea

Wrapped is here. Check out some of our chapter's favorite moments from 2024! PDA WCC Board Officers: Stephanie Lee, Yashu Sarna, Kate Nelson, Sumin Dong, PMP PDA WCC Board Members: Autumn Lee, Fabio De Martino, MS, PMP, LSSBB, Liraz Oechsli, Ming Lei, Nick Kapp, Nikoo Arasteh, Vamshi K. Gangupomu, PhD, MBA PDA WCC Platinum Sponsors: BA Sciences, Bayer, bioMérieux, Boehringer Ingelheim, Critical Mass Consulting, LLC, Element Materials Technology, Eurofins, Genentech, Gilead Sciences, Global Compliance Partners, Halo Labs, Kite Pharma, Novatek International, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Veltek Associates, Inc.

Thank you PDA West Coast Chapter (PDA WCC)volunteers ! 🎉 This week, we celebrated a night of food, fun, and bowling together to celebrate our successful 2024 year! As a non-profit organization, we rely on volunteer efforts to connect people, science and regulation, promoting knowledge in sciences and technologies. We’re so grateful for all you do to support our local life sciences community! 🧬 2024 Board Officers: Stephanie Lee, Yashu Sarna, Sumin Dong, PMP, Kate Nelson 2024 Board Members-At-Large: Autumn Lee, Fabio De Martino, MS, PMP, LSSBB, Liraz Oechsli, Ming Lei, Nick Kapp, Nikoo Arasteh, Vamshi K. Gangupomu, PhD, MBA