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🌟 The Power of Storytelling in Science 🌟 I’m thrilled to share this inspiring conversation between Matthew Chavira and Sophia Ononye, PhD MPH MBA, a global leader in Scientific Storytelling. Dr. Sophia highlights something we often overlook: storytelling isn’t just a tool—it’s a bridge. 🧬 It humanizes science, making complex concepts relatable. 🌍 It addresses critical health disparities, fostering understanding and equity. 🤖 It brings innovation to life, from oncology to AI in healthcare. Through storytelling, we connect facts to emotions, data to impact, and ideas to real-world change. It’s how we inspire action, foster collaboration, and drive progress. This episode is an absolute must-listen for anyone passionate about innovation, equity, and making a meaningful difference. Take a moment to dive into this fantastic discussion—it’s worth every minute. 🎧 #Storytelling #HealthcareInnovation #Equity #ScienceAndHumanity

*Do you have cancer?* Know anyone who does? What does being a minority have to do with it? In this captivating episode I interview Dr. Sophia Ononye, PhD MPH MBA, the Founder and CEO of The Sophia Consulting Firm and host of the Amplifying Scientific Innovation podcast. Dr. Sophia shares her inspiring journey from Nigeria to becoming a global leader in 'Scientific Storytelling'; a unique approach that bridges the gap between complex scientific concepts and the human experience. Drawing on her expertise in oncology, women's health, and minority health advocacy, Dr. Sophia discusses the critical role of storytelling in humanizing science, addressing health disparities, and building trust in underserved communities. She also explores groundbreaking trends in biotech and healthcare, including the transformative power of AI in drug discovery, personalized medicine, and real-time healthcare delivery. The conversation shows how innovation, equity, and storytelling can come together to create a healthier future for all.

Excited to introduce Ayla Annac on the latest episode of She Leads Biotech Live NOW! In our inspiring conversation, Ayla Annac takes us from her roots in Turkey to her pioneering work in the biotech space, where she's making strides in heart disease treatment. Ayla’s path reflects a blend of cultural pride, ambition, and relentless dedication to improving patient outcomes. Here are three powerful insights from our discussion: ❣️ Cultural Values as a Catalyst: Ayla shares how her father's encouragement shaped her belief in her potential, instilling a resilience that has fueled her journey. She believes that a strong foundation in cultural values can drive and sustain a career focused on making a difference. ❣️ Diversity in Clinical Trials is Non-Negotiable: For Ayla, diverse representation in clinical trials is essential to meaningful drug development. She highlights how precision medicine—particularly in heart disease—must account for the wide range of patient demographics and genetic profiles to be truly effective. ❣️ Female Leadership for True Innovation: Ayla is a passionate advocate for increasing female representation at all levels in biotech. She believes that diversity in leadership, especially from women, brings essential perspectives and drives collaboration over competition. Her commitment to mentorship and supporting other women in science is a testament to her belief in lifting others as she climbs. This conversation is full of wisdom on how cultural roots, diversity, and collaboration shape the future of biotech and healthcare. Tune in to hear more from Ayla’s journey and her insights on the critical role of AI, mentorship, and inclusivity in the industry. Link to the episode in comments 👇

I just heard about the Femtech World Awards 2025 which is going to celebrate the brightest lights in women's health innovation. With all that is going on, I'm a big fan of cheering on the innovators and leaders who are working tirelessly to champion women's health. Will you join me in nominating your favorite leaders who are the best examples of leadership, innovation and impact in key areas that affect women's health and wellbeing? Learn more here >>> https://lnkd.in/gqtkq6d7

Tomorrow at #BOOM2024, I'll be facilitating a catalyzer corner session 🚀 Join us as we delve into the fascinating realm of "Tech for Gender Medicine" with, Dr. Carina Tyrrell ✨ If you're attending #BOOM2024, be sure to mark your calendars and join us for this session and an interactive discussion around this topic. See you there! 💡 #BOOM2024 #Basel #GenderMedicine #TechInnovation

We’re delighted to see our CEO, Michelle Teng, featured in the inaugural Women of Precision Medicine: 25 Perspectives for 2025. Led by DeciBio, The Women of Precision Medicine initiative celebrates the insights and achievements of women leaders working across genomics, AI, digital pathology, and more. It’s inspiring to see this platform amplify voices working to transform precision medicine. Michelle contributed her expertise to the critical theme of Equity and Diversity in Data and Care, emphasizing that diversity is not just a moral imperative but also a scientific one. As she aptly puts it “Embracing diversity in genomic research is not just about fairness — it’s about unlocking the full potential of precision medicine to improve health outcomes for everyone.” To read more about the insights shared by these 25 inspirational leaders shaping the future of precision medicine, check out DeciBio’s full post here: https://lnkd.in/eBMDBhtj and browse the report below. #PrecisionMedicine #WomenInLeadership #DiversityInHealthcare #Innovation #EquityInCare

Proov CEO Amy Beckley PhD joined MD+DI Editor-in-Chief Omar Ford in a conversation at MEDevice Silicon Valley to discuss key trends shaping the medical device industry for women. Don't miss Beckley's insights on the future of women's health! ⬇️ #MEDeviceSV #medicaldeviceindustry #womenshealthcare

This month join world-leading experts Professors Peter Nash, Laura Coates, and Philip Mease as they discuss the latest on #bimekizumab in our new #PsA podcast over on the #IMIDForum. Dive deep into the #safety and #efficacy of this interesting therapeutic and gain insights from top #rheumatologists in the field. Watch now on this free, independent resource, and keep up to date with cutting-edge #clinical research in #rheumatology today: https://lnkd.in/eRz9z-cE

If you want to learn more about BioInnovation Institute's programs and funding tools to propel your innovative idea in Women's Health, join our Webinar: "Funding for Women's Health Innovation"   🔔 November 28th, 4-5pm CET   What we will introduce to you: 🏢 BII and our facilities ✏️ How the application process to our programs work 🔧 An overview of the content for the Venture Lab program and unique funding opportunity in collaboration with Ferring Pharmaceuticals 🟪 Special focus on BII's Women's Health initiative. However, the general program introduction will be useful for researchers and innovators in the general life sciences 📅 How you can book a 1:1 with us at BII for pre-application advice   This is for you if: 🚀 You and your company wants to join a community of 15 women's and reproductive health start-ups and company creation projects at BII ✏️ You are considering applying to one of our funding programs ⏰ You are not quite sure whether this is the right time for your company/start-up idea, but want to learn more   Looking forward to seeing you at the webinar! https://lnkd.in/dSYqGZHN Johanna Roostalu Cathrine Nygaard Christensen Sanne Brun Jensen Matthias Wulf Umar Adegoke Sidsel Damsgaard Thomsen Anders Østerby Mønsted Trine Bartholdy Markus Herrgård #womenshealth #reproductivehealth #innovation #cardiovascularhealth

📢 Spreading the word on #EqualResearchDay! To reduce the scientific knowledge gap between male and female bodies, the U.S. start-up Evvy has marked June 10th as #EqualResearchDay. Very simply, there is a research gap in understanding how female bodies need to be treated differently than male bodies. A few key stats: ❌ Women were not included in US clinical trials until June 10th, 1993. Here's the 'why June 10th' answer 😉 💔 On average, clinical trials in cardiovascular and diabetes include only 32% of women (2011-2015) 🙈 Across 183 health interventions most widely used, only 50% reported sex-disaggregated data, offering a way to analyse how the intervention might affect differently male and female bodies (source: McKinsey) #EqualResearchDay is a call for a more gender-sensitive medicine and research, and it's also an interesting signal on how the conversation around #womenshealth is expanding beyond the 'bikini medicine'. Find out more on the www.equalresearchday website! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eskiU7zp You can also review our recent keynote presentation on this very topic, at the Women's Health Equity Forum at the Radical Health Festival Helsinki 👉 https://lnkd.in/e2eEEmmS #beyondbikinimedicine #womenshealthgap #healthequity Roxanne Lavie | Aura Pyykönen | Elsi Haverinen-Mottaghi | Deborah Maufi MD, MBA | Gina Dellios | Kathrin Folkendt | Angela Maas | Anna Butterworth | Women in Pharma (WiP) | Paul Simms | Aline Noizet