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On September 19, the event “Women in Biotech” organized by LithuaniaBIO took place

Published on: 2 October 2023
Ecosystems
Partnerships and Growth, Women
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During the event, we were privileged to hear four inspiring success stories from leaders in the biotechnology sector in Lithuania.

On September 19, LithuaniaBIO hosted the Women in Biotech event. During the event, we were privileged to hear four inspiring success stories from leaders in the biotechnology sector in Lithuania.

Women in Biotech is an inspiring platform created by LithuaniaBIO association encouraging women leadership in the life sciences field. Women in Biotech platform key event every year presents notable female & male entrepreneurs, scientists, and activists to talk about their innovations, success stories in biotechnology to inspire the next generation of leaders and innovators. WOMEN IN BIOTECH platform aims to reach each and every person, from students, to scientists and entrepreneurs, helps to share the experience, network and build long lasting relationships.

At this year’s event we heard stories from Gražina Mikolaitytė, CEO at VUGENE, Dr. Tatjana Paulauskienė, CEO at Inobiostar, Aistė Jekabsone, CEO at Exolitus and Dr. Stephen Jones, Research Professor & Group Leader, EMBL Partnership Institute at the Vilnius University Life Sciences Center.

Women in Biotech 2023 event focused on transitions and transformations. Speakers shared their stories of transitioning between industries, countries, roles, and mindsets.

Thank you to the speakers and partners Go VilniusVilnius TechFusionInovacijų agentūraLietuvos mokslo taryba, and our main sponsors Caszyme.