(Boehringer Ingelheim) – Dr. Baxter actively supports the biopharmaceutical industry through advocacy with patients, business leaders and public officials. He shared the industry’s economic footprint with members of Congress and boosted coverage of PhRMA’s Research in Your Backyard initiative.
(Takeda) – Dr. Colombo has demonstrated a great passion for community service within the workplace. She has most recently worked with the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry to coordinate the volunteer efforts of scientifically-trained Takeda employees to inspire children to continue their education in life sciences.
(Pfizer Consumer Health) – Dr. Vaughan has gone beyond his role as a scientist to help his community through various healthcare related initiatives and academic-industrial partnerships, which include volunteering as a pharmacist in a local free-health clinic for the uninsured, traveling on a humanitarian trip to Honduras, and leading discussions on proper diets.
(Pfizer) – Dean represents the biopharmaceutical industry within numerous community organizations, including patient advocacy groups, pharmacists and Federally Qualified Health Centers. He is a strong advocate for wellness and smoking cessation policy and works closely with NJ Breathes to that end.
(Pfizer) Dr. Bell works with insurers and large health care delivery systems to improve the quality of health care. Dr. Bell works extensively with the Iowa Pharmacy Association and her alma mater, Drake University, to shape the profession of pharmacy and relations with the pharmaceutical industry to improve health care in her state. She has
(Astellas Pharma US) – Dr. Kernstock is a member of Astellas’ Science WoRx steering committee that focuses on fostering science education at the elementary and high school grade levels. As part of the program, he has helped many high school students on projects in the STEM lab, including one to identify potential biomarkers for Alzheimer’s
(Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA) – Dr. Reddick is works to improve access to healthcare and medicines for patients living in extreme poverty in underdeveloped communities worldwide. In 2012, he started Healthcare Partners for Children, an organization that provides opportunities for healthcare professionals to directly impact the lives of patients and people in need beyond their daily
(Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson) Norris helps develop and drive programs aimed at elevating the standard of care for those with serious mental illness. Through legislative advocacy and community outreach, he champions policy solutions and population health management strategies that support earlier treatment interventions and enhanced collaboration between the mental health and criminal
Over the past several years, Keya has been a passionate volunteer in iBio Institute’s Stellar Girls program. As part of these efforts, she has mentored and coached girls (grades 3-8) in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, helping to diversify the STEM talent pipeline. Keya also has inspired young women and minorities to
Adam works with BI’s state lobbyists to educate state legislators on employment and data privacy issues, such as paid family and medical leave and harassment, as well as BI’s current policies and procedures. Through his work, legislators have the knowledge to make informed decisions about employment-related legislation. In addition, Adam provided BI’s unique perspective on