10 Most Admirable Women Leader in Biotech for 2021

"I do not know what I may appear to the world, but to myself, I seem to have been only like a boy playing on the sea-shore and diverting myself in now and then finding a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than ordinary, whilst the great ocean of truth lay all undiscovered before me."'

In this quote, Sir Isaac Newton believes that even though our knowledge of the universe has expanded, it still stands on the shore of the ‘Great Ocean of Truth’. We are yet to uncover the tiniest part of the wonders the universe holds.

But more importantly, there seems to be a strong desire in humans to constantly expand this body of knowledge because of the historical scientific wonders achieved so far. From cloning of ‘Dolly the Sleep’ to ‘Resurrection of Species,’ biotechnology has made it possible to discover great marvels of science to be specific.

One such wonder was the discovery of mobile genetic elements done by Dr Barbara McClintock in the year 1951. Her research on plant breeding and genetic engineering made her win the noble prize in Physiology, in 1983.

That’s around three decades later!

Well, why do you think so?

Dr McClintock’s work was ‘ignored’ for many years by her peers in the scientific community. In the face of such resistance, she stopped trying to convince people about her discoveries but never stopped pursuing her theories.

Until a decade after her discovery, the scientific community began to come up with the same conclusions and validated her findings by giving her the credits that were long due. She was a woman who changed science.

Likewise, multiple women are fighting against the odds and making a big difference in the biotech industry. They have ensured that the momentum doesn’t die out. Women have worked with passion, zeal, and an innovative approach.

As this awareness is growing, the biotech industry is taking strides to encourage and represent women within the industry.

In this edition, 10 Most Admirable Women Leaders in Biotech for 2021, Insights Care has enlisted women who have significantly impacted the biotech industry. By highlighting this, I believe it is important to note that women are not just demanding space in the industry anymore. They are taking it.

We’re proud to present these 10 women who inspire, lead, and rebuild the Biotech industry. To know more about them, kindly scroll through.

Also, don’t forget to go through the articles written by our in-house editorial team and a piece of CXO advice.

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10 Most Admirable Women Leaders in Biotech for 2021

That biotechnology plays a vital role in the well-being of humankind is known to all. Research conducted worldwide has time and again proven the importance of biotechnology.

The COVID-19 pandemic has only highlighted the importance of life sciences. Realizing its importance, companies are eager to fund biotech research and the sector as a whole. Recent times have also thrown the spotlight on women who have assumed prominence in the biotech space. It is no surprise that the child-bearer is making giant strides in the field. They are revolutionizing the biotech space with their discoveries for treating diseases or enhancing the present ways of treatment for efficiency.

Biotechnologists form an integral part of the healthcare space, from finding cures for diseases, drug development, plant biotechnology, improving the food that we eat, and enhancing the quality of human life. Women are increasingly distinguishing themselves with their path-breaking contributions in the field.

And of course, who can forget the contribution of Rosalind Franklin towards the discovery of the double-helix structure of the DNA! She set the trend for many women to follow and lead the biotech space.

Women have proven themselves as great leaders with their excellent management skills, multi-tasking, and empathy – the qualities that are natural in them. These leadership qualities in the biotech space are an added advantage. Women have set themselves apart through their professional achievements and contributions to the well-being of humankind.

They are establishing themselves as leaders in biotech companies and researchers and are even starting their companies. Navigating companies for better research, market expansion, and gathering funding, these women also have leveraged technology to increase efficiency in the biotech vertical. They have amalgamated science and technology, proving that women no longer can be stereotyped as technologically-handicapped.

Their contributions in the biotech field cannot be overlooked. To celebrate the achievements of such distinguished women leaders, their journey, and contributions in the biotech sector, we came up with our new edition of Insights Care, 10 Most Admirable Women Leaders in Biotech for 2021. Read through this interesting issue and discover the exciting journey of women leaders in the biotech space.

Have an enlightening read!

Lynda Brown-Ganzert: Leveraging Technology to Enable Exceptional Patient Support

 

The need for seamless connectivity­­ — courtesy of the internet — has enabled millions of people across the world to acknowledge, leverage, and create countless possibilities.

An offspring of this need, social media, although at a nascent stage, encompasses the profound potential to influence change — be it in individual behavior or even certain societal perceptions and prejudices.

However, with the good, also comes the bad. In the case of social media, as of today, the task of achieving solid privacy is almost similar to someone making you ride a bike without a helmet.

Imagine this problem being aggravated twofold when you’re seeking critical healthcare-related information on the internet or social media groups focused on a certain medical condition.

This problem, combined with a personal experience, is what drove Lynda Brown-Ganzert, to formulate an idea that would deliver private, personalized, health management and peer support in the palm of people’s hands.

For the past 10 years, Lynda has been deeply engrossed in private social networks, particularly on mobile platforms, seeking answers to questions like What brings people together? How do affinity groups stay connected? What creates long-lasting relationships in these environments? How can one leverage networks to help people show up for each other and build in social accountability?

However, it wasn’t until Lynda became a patient herself and walked along the lonely road of infertility, that she comprehended the need for these types of private groups in healthcare. She struggled to find curated information that she could trust, tools that would help her day-to-day tracking, and most importantly, other people that were facing the same problem.

She wanted to find a private network, personalized to her experience, free of the misinformation and the negativity that she was finding online. She wondered if this was a need for anyone else, and it turned out to be a significant need. This was how the foundations of Curatio were laid.

To conclude, Lynda shares her advice to budding entrepreneurs and enthusiasts aspiring to venture into the healthcare services sector saying, “Patience and perseverance are mandatory for anyone innovating in the healthcare services sector. It’s a long-term relationship and requires incredible resilience. You will learn new things every single day and be humbled by the intelligence, commitment, and passion of your colleagues. You’re joining an incredible sector where everyone is on the same journey to transform healthcare and make a true difference in the lives of others.”

Read More: https://insightscare.com/lynda-brown-ganzert-leveraging-technology-to-enable-exceptional-patient-support/

Sue Schade: A Veteran Leader Focused on Achieving Excellence in Healthcare

Successful women leaders are transforming the healthcare sector with their dedicated endeavors and agile decision-making. They focus on providing the best healthcare facilities to the patients while adopting innovative interaction procedures. These leaders are driven to eliminate all the ailments of the patients, and to bring a smile to their faces.

One such enthusiastic forerunner with the zeal to deliver exceptional healthcare facilities is Sue Schade, the Principal at StarBridge Advisors, LLC. A nationally recognized health IT leader, she has served as interim Chief Technology Officer at University of Vermont Health Network, Chief Information Officer at Stony Brook Medicine on Long Island, and at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio.

Sue has more than 30 years of experience in healthcare information technology management and was recognized as the CHIME-HIMSS John E. Gall, Jr. CIO of the Year in 2014.

In the following interview, Sue shares her professional journey, her opinions about the healthcare industry, and how her company is scaling for the imminent future.

Read More:https://insightscare.com/sue-schade-a-veteran-leader-focused-on-achieving-excellence-in-healthcare/

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