Building upon the success of last year's Stories of Women-Led Innovation Event, this forum continued highlighting the achievements and challenges faced by our women innovators and demystifying the innovation pathway through presentations and panel discussions. Sessions covered intellectual property protection, building inclusive teams and addressing bias in the context of academic innovation.
Attendees were excited to hear from our keynote speaker, Gitanjali Rao, aspiring scientist, inventor and author!
Marissa received B.S. degrees in Biology and Chemistry at the University of Denver and then earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder. She joined Elion Labs in 2017 as a scientist, where she specialized in liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry analysis to support biotherapeutic primary structure and glycan characterization. Following the company’s acquisition by KBI Biopharma in 2019, Marissa progressed to a senior scientist role where she now manages a team of staff and leads product characterization studies that enable the commercialization of biological therapeutics.
Marissa received B.S. degrees in Biology and Chemistry at the University of Denver and then earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder. She joined Elion Labs in 2017 as a scientist, where she specialized in liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry analysis to support biotherapeutic primary structure and glycan characterization. Following the company’s acquisition by KBI Biopharma in 2019, Marissa progressed to a senior scientist role where she now manages a team of staff and leads product characterization studies that enable the commercialization of biological therapeutics.
Marissa received B.S. degrees in Biology and Chemistry at the University of Denver and then earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder. She joined Elion Labs in 2017 as a scientist, where she specialized in liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry analysis to support biotherapeutic primary structure and glycan characterization. Following the company’s acquisition by KBI Biopharma in 2019, Marissa progressed to a senior scientist role where she now manages a team of staff and leads product characterization studies that enable the commercialization of biological therapeutics.
Marissa received B.S. degrees in Biology and Chemistry at the University of Denver and then earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder. She joined Elion Labs in 2017 as a scientist, where she specialized in liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry analysis to support biotherapeutic primary structure and glycan characterization. Following the company’s acquisition by KBI Biopharma in 2019, Marissa progressed to a senior scientist role where she now manages a team of staff and leads product characterization studies that enable the commercialization of biological therapeutics.
Marissa received B.S. degrees in Biology and Chemistry at the University of Denver and then earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder. She joined Elion Labs in 2017 as a scientist, where she specialized in liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry analysis to support biotherapeutic primary structure and glycan characterization. Following the company’s acquisition by KBI Biopharma in 2019, Marissa progressed to a senior scientist role where she now manages a team of staff and leads product characterization studies that enable the commercialization of biological therapeutics.
Marissa received B.S. degrees in Biology and Chemistry at the University of Denver and then earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder. She joined Elion Labs in 2017 as a scientist, where she specialized in liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry analysis to support biotherapeutic primary structure and glycan characterization. Following the company’s acquisition by KBI Biopharma in 2019, Marissa progressed to a senior scientist role where she now manages a team of staff and leads product characterization studies that enable the commercialization of biological therapeutics.
Marissa received B.S. degrees in Biology and Chemistry at the University of Denver and then earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder. She joined Elion Labs in 2017 as a scientist, where she specialized in liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry analysis to support biotherapeutic primary structure and glycan characterization. Following the company’s acquisition by KBI Biopharma in 2019, Marissa progressed to a senior scientist role where she now manages a team of staff and leads product characterization studies that enable the commercialization of biological therapeutics.
This event aimed to educate and inspire entrepreneurs at all stages. Featuring panels on company formation, funding biomedical discoveries and creating strategic alliances, each session included interactive elements and the chance to network with potential partners from the Anschutz campus and beyond.
Attendees got to know Jodie Morrison, CEO of Q32 Bio, and Kimberly Muller, Executive Director of CU Innovations, through their Fireside Chat Keynote.
Marissa received B.S. degrees in Biology and Chemistry at the University of Denver and then earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder. She joined Elion Labs in 2017 as a scientist, where she specialized in liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry analysis to support biotherapeutic primary structure and glycan characterization. Following the company’s acquisition by KBI Biopharma in 2019, Marissa progressed to a senior scientist role where she now manages a team of staff and leads product characterization studies that enable the commercialization of biological therapeutics.
Marissa received B.S. degrees in Biology and Chemistry at the University of Denver and then earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder. She joined Elion Labs in 2017 as a scientist, where she specialized in liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry analysis to support biotherapeutic primary structure and glycan characterization. Following the company’s acquisition by KBI Biopharma in 2019, Marissa progressed to a senior scientist role where she now manages a team of staff and leads product characterization studies that enable the commercialization of biological therapeutics.
Marissa received B.S. degrees in Biology and Chemistry at the University of Denver and then earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder. She joined Elion Labs in 2017 as a scientist, where she specialized in liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry analysis to support biotherapeutic primary structure and glycan characterization. Following the company’s acquisition by KBI Biopharma in 2019, Marissa progressed to a senior scientist role where she now manages a team of staff and leads product characterization studies that enable the commercialization of biological therapeutics.
Marissa received B.S. degrees in Biology and Chemistry at the University of Denver and then earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder. She joined Elion Labs in 2017 as a scientist, where she specialized in liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry analysis to support biotherapeutic primary structure and glycan characterization. Following the company’s acquisition by KBI Biopharma in 2019, Marissa progressed to a senior scientist role where she now manages a team of staff and leads product characterization studies that enable the commercialization of biological therapeutics.
Marissa received B.S. degrees in Biology and Chemistry at the University of Denver and then earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder. She joined Elion Labs in 2017 as a scientist, where she specialized in liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry analysis to support biotherapeutic primary structure and glycan characterization. Following the company’s acquisition by KBI Biopharma in 2019, Marissa progressed to a senior scientist role where she now manages a team of staff and leads product characterization studies that enable the commercialization of biological therapeutics.
Marissa received B.S. degrees in Biology and Chemistry at the University of Denver and then earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder. She joined Elion Labs in 2017 as a scientist, where she specialized in liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry analysis to support biotherapeutic primary structure and glycan characterization. Following the company’s acquisition by KBI Biopharma in 2019, Marissa progressed to a senior scientist role where she now manages a team of staff and leads product characterization studies that enable the commercialization of biological therapeutics.
Congratulations to the judge vote winner, NowVitals pitched by Robin Deterding, MD, and the audience vote winner, Vināśa Oncology pitched by Sujatha Venkataraman, PhD!
Marissa received B.S. degrees in Biology and Chemistry at the University of Denver and then earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder. She joined Elion Labs in 2017 as a scientist, where she specialized in liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry analysis to support biotherapeutic primary structure and glycan characterization. Following the company’s acquisition by KBI Biopharma in 2019, Marissa progressed to a senior scientist role where she now manages a team of staff and leads product characterization studies that enable the commercialization of biological therapeutics.
Marissa received B.S. degrees in Biology and Chemistry at the University of Denver and then earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder. She joined Elion Labs in 2017 as a scientist, where she specialized in liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry analysis to support biotherapeutic primary structure and glycan characterization. Following the company’s acquisition by KBI Biopharma in 2019, Marissa progressed to a senior scientist role where she now manages a team of staff and leads product characterization studies that enable the commercialization of biological therapeutics.
With sessions featuring scientific talks, career panels, and a 2-hour networking lunch, RMBTS offered a prime platform to highlight scientific advancements and career opportunities, and foster collaboration within Colorado's scientific community.
Marissa received B.S. degrees in Biology and Chemistry at the University of Denver and then earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder. She joined Elion Labs in 2017 as a scientist, where she specialized in liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry analysis to support biotherapeutic primary structure and glycan characterization. Following the company’s acquisition by KBI Biopharma in 2019, Marissa progressed to a senior scientist role where she now manages a team of staff and leads product characterization studies that enable the commercialization of biological therapeutics.
Marissa received B.S. degrees in Biology and Chemistry at the University of Denver and then earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder. She joined Elion Labs in 2017 as a scientist, where she specialized in liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry analysis to support biotherapeutic primary structure and glycan characterization. Following the company’s acquisition by KBI Biopharma in 2019, Marissa progressed to a senior scientist role where she now manages a team of staff and leads product characterization studies that enable the commercialization of biological therapeutics.
Marissa received B.S. degrees in Biology and Chemistry at the University of Denver and then earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder. She joined Elion Labs in 2017 as a scientist, where she specialized in liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry analysis to support biotherapeutic primary structure and glycan characterization. Following the company’s acquisition by KBI Biopharma in 2019, Marissa progressed to a senior scientist role where she now manages a team of staff and leads product characterization studies that enable the commercialization of biological therapeutics.
Marissa received B.S. degrees in Biology and Chemistry at the University of Denver and then earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder. She joined Elion Labs in 2017 as a scientist, where she specialized in liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry analysis to support biotherapeutic primary structure and glycan characterization. Following the company’s acquisition by KBI Biopharma in 2019, Marissa progressed to a senior scientist role where she now manages a team of staff and leads product characterization studies that enable the commercialization of biological therapeutics.
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