WIB-Seattle

Registration for MAPS Mentorship Peer Groups is open now through December 13th: https://lnkd.in/gFXShBpB You can join the MAPS group now if you missed your chance in June. This is also an excellent time for MAPS members who need to switch groups and can do so now. Our MAPS participants benefit from connecting with peers in smaller, more intimate settings. Joining a MAPS group means you'll get to experience the following: ? Meet people you'd otherwise never run into and network with women from different areas of the industry ? Gain professional relationships and even some friendships! ? Learn about others' experiences and gain some new perspectives ? Opportunities to volunteer on our committee and gain leadership experience by facilitating a MAPS group ? Experience a safe space to share and have conversations that you might otherwise not be able to have in your day-to-day life Feel free to email us at [email protected] if you have any questions! Apply by December 13th.

We're giving $10 off a General One Year or Student/Postdoc membership to say THANK YOU for being part of our incredible community. Use code THANKFUL10 from now until December 4. https://lnkd.in/eSDv3Tsd

Meet our former Sponsorship Chair, Tanya L Brown, PhD! She served on WIB-Seattle's board from 2021 to 2023. Since she's passionate about both research and patient care, Tanya navigated the academic scene before she found a way to combine her two interests as the Scientific Director at the TESS Research Foundation. “I kept finding myself gravitating towards science education and outreach,” she said. “I just love communicating science and making science accessible.” Read more from Tanya here: https://lnkd.in/gupBA5ui #WIBSeattle #WomenInBio #SeattleJobs #SeattleNetworking

WIB-Seattle and OUTbio-Seattle teams are pleased to invite you to the Seattle Biotech career expo and workshop sponsored by our talent acquisition partners at SciPro. Please RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gPSCM57M On behalf of the entire team, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Imogen Simpkin and Laura Caswell for your generous support.?

NEW BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS Sanghavi Mayooran, Vice-Chair of the Membership Committee WIB-Seattle is excited to introduce Sanghavi Mayooran as the new Vice-Chair of Membership for WIB-Seattle! As a recent addition to the chapter, she mentioned that she has already experienced the impact of WIBs extensive support. Sanghavi looks forward to contributing to the growth and success of the chapter, ensuring that everyone feels the same welcoming and encouraging environment she has encountered. Sanghavi is a recent MSc graduate in Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine, and her area of interest is neuronal degradation and mesenchymal differentiation pathways. She has also actively created and mentored bio-focused communities during her undergraduate years, where she helped build networks among her peers. Now, she is excited to bring those experiences to this new role. She enjoys rollerblading (and teaching it) and attempting new baking recipes in her free time. Please join us in welcoming Sanghavi to the board! #WIBSeattle #WomenInBio #LifeSciences #STEM

Join #WIBSeattle for a Virtual Lunch and Learn event to discover how you can volunteer and support the advancement of women in STEM. Connect with our team, explore various volunteer opportunities, and learn how your contributions can make a meaningful impact on the community while enhancing your own career growth. Join the WIB-Seattle Volunteer Team today by completing this?form:? https://lnkd.in/gybabw-G #WIBSeattle #VolunteerOpportunities #CareerGrowth #EmpowerWomen

Meet our former Young Women In Bio (YWIB) Communications Chair, Lili Bahrami! Lili is passionate about ensuring that young women have role models to look up to as their navigate their passion for life sciences. "Growing up, my parents were really encouraging of me pursuing science," she said. "As I got older, I did start to realize, though, that there were not a lot of people who looked like me in the field. I loved Bill Nye, of course, but there were never a lot of women, and definitely not Middle Eastern women, in the spotlight." Read more from Lili and how she has dedicated herself to increasing diverse representation in the life sciences community here: https://lnkd.in/gdbewBYE #WIBSeattle #YoungWomenInBio #SeattleJobs #SeattleNetworking

???? A Major Win for Seattle’s Scientific Community! ???? We are beyond thrilled to congratulate Dr. David Baker, Director of the Institute for Protein Design at the University of Washington, on winning the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry! His pioneering work in protein design, right here in Seattle, is transforming the landscape of biotechnology and medical science on a global scale. Dr. Baker’s groundbreaking innovations in protein engineering have opened the door to new treatments for diseases like cancer and COVID-19. His leadership at UW has made Seattle a global hub for cutting-edge research in protein design, solidifying the region's position at the forefront of scientific discovery. At #WIBSeattle, we celebrate this incredible achievement and the inspiration it brings to our local STEM community. Seattle’s thriving biotech and research ecosystem—fueled by visionary leaders like Dr. Baker—continues to inspire innovation, collaboration, and groundbreaking advancements. Congratulations to Dr. Baker on this extraordinary recognition. His work inspires us all to push the boundaries of possibility in science and reminds us of the incredible impact of our local research institutions on the global stage. ??? #NobelPrize #SeattleSTEM #UW #ProteinDesign #WIBSeattle #DavidBaker #WomenInSTEM #InnovationInScience

On November 06, 2024, Executive Women in Bio (EWIB-Seattle) led by Jane Gross, Katie Newhall and Daphne Taylor, CPA, hosted a private happy hour and networking event that was sponsored by Deloitte. It proved to be a significant opportunity to connect, share insights, and discuss strategies for fostering leadership, innovation, and inclusion in the workplace. This wasn't just your average happy hour – It was a resounding success, bringing together a diverse group of leaders to share knowledge, inspire one another, and collectively advance the cause of women's leadership in supporting life sciences. Attendees left with renewed energy, actionable insights, and a strengthened sense of community. We can't thank our amazing sponsor, Deloitte, enough for making the event possible. Thank you LiseMarie C., Yulia Ellsworth, and Moyan Lu, CPA for making this event unforgettable! **Key Takeaways** 1. **Empowering Leadership:** The importance of women leaders in driving innovation and organizational success was a recurring theme throughout the event. 2. **Inclusive Cultures:** Creating a culture of inclusion and belonging is essential for fostering diversity and leveraging the full potential of diverse talent. 3. **Continuous Learning:** The value of ongoing professional development and lifelong learning in staying ahead in the rapidly evolving business landscape was underscored. 4. **Strong Networks:** Building and maintaining strong professional networks can significantly impact career advancement and personal growth. What did you enjoy most about the evening? Share your thoughts below. #EWIB? #Biotech #ExecutiveNetworking #Seattle #OnAMissionTogether

??A Successful Event: Women CEOs Share Insights on Leadership in Biotech ?? On October 29th, Executive Women Bio, Seattle and San Francisco Chapters, co-hosted a virtual event featuring a panel discussion on what is takes for women to become CEOs in the biotech industry. The panel, moderated by Bizzy Balaraman of Russell Reynolds Associates, included industry leaders Katie Fanning (CEO of Mozart Therapeutics), Julie Eastland (former CEO of Harpoon Therapeutics), Gail Maderis (former CEO of Antiva BioSciences), and Lynn Seeley (CEO of Lyell ImmunoPharma). These discussions centered on the experiences, motivations and career journeys of these accomplished women, sharing key lessons for other women aspiring to advance their careers. The event kicked off with each speaker describing how they rose to their positions, specifically focusing on the inflection points in their careers and the risks that they took to get there. All of them agreed, that women need to advocate for themselves, make it clear that the wanted a role as CEO, and the value of networking. The discussion described the CEO role as a 24/7 job, that it was critical to make excellent hires, and that women need to build a network of their peers. The relationship with their board and investors was important to all the panelists, and they agreed that board members were excellent advisors and allies. Lastly, there was a discussion about how the Seattle community has evolved as a life science hub and the immense talent pool in this area. The key takeaways from the event were that women need to advocate for themselves, be clear about what they bring to the table, take risks, and seize opportunities presented to them. This was an amazing panel of successful women who act with confidence, advocate for each other, and evolve to meet any challenge sent their way. Thanks to our speakers, moderator, and Chapter sponsors for making this event a huge success! #WomenInBio WomenInSTEM #BiotechLeadership #WomenCEOs #CareerAdvancement #LifeSciences #Networking #SeattleBiotech #WomenSupportingWomen #STEMCareers #ExecutiveLeadership #DiversityInSTEM