Presented in memory of our 2016 Biotech Educator of the Year, Elizabeth Schar, this award recognizes an individual for their commitment to improving California’s life sciences sector by highlighting and promoting diversity, inclusivity and empowerment through meaningful resources and mentorship, inspiring our next generation of leaders.
Presenting the Inspiring Future Leaders finalists for California Life Sciences’ 2024 Pantheon Awards:
🤝 Erik Harris, Ultragenyx: Chief Commercial Officer and EVP at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical. At Ultragenyx, Erik sponsored and started the company’s formal DEI initiative and co-founded UltraMosaic, the first of seven company ERGs, which recognizes the mix of ethnicities and cultures at the company. Beyond Ultragenyx, he co-founded The Just Society to create a forum to support, empower and mentor Black professionals.
🤝 Morgan M. Stanton, PhD, Opal Therapeutics: CEO and founder of Opal Therapeutics. Dr. Stanton is a passionate advocate for advancing women’s health and founded Opal to drive therapeutic discovery in reproductive disorders such as fibroids and endometriosis.
🤝 Paul Utz, MD, Stanford University: Dr. Utz founded Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program (SIMR), a summer research program for high school students in STEM, focusing on women, underrepresented minorities and economically disadvantaged students. SIMR has hosted >1,100 trainees in 25 years, promoting diversity in America’s STEM research workforce.
Uncover their inspiring stories and make your voice heard by voting by Oct 15! 🗳️
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