Leading in Science: A Conversation with Four Successful Women

Event details
Join us for an inspiring evening with four successful women leaders who will share their stories, key characteristics for success and advice for overcoming challenges.

Our esteemed panel of Dr. Cristina Giachetti, Gioia Messinger, Dr. Sharon Collins Presnell and Susan Slane will discuss the unique barriers they have overcome as leaders in science and engineering companies. They will answer questions regarding qualities they believe are essential to becoming successful, as well as traits that might hold us back. Expect a lively discussion with our audience as this event will surely spark a number of thought provoking ideas about the role of women in science.

Note: Dinner will be provided. Cash bar available.

About our panel:
Cristina Giachetti, PhD is senior vice president, research and development for the diagnostics division of Hologic. She received her degrees in clinical analysis and biochemistry from the School of Pharmacy and Biochemistry from the University of Buenos Aires and a PhD in biochemistry from the same university. She completed postdoctoral training at the University of California, San Diego, Department of Biology and at the University of California, Irvine, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics.

Gioia Messinger is founder and CEO of LinkedObjects, Inc. She received her master's degree in business administration from the University of California-Irvine and bachelor and master's degrees in electrical and computer engineering from the University of California-San Diego.

Sharon Collins Presnell, PhD, chief technology officer and executive vice president of research and development at Organovo. Sharon holds a PhD in pathology from the Medical College of Virginia.

Susan Slane is divisional vice president, global quality and compliance of Abbott Vascular. She joined Abbott in 2006 with the Guidant acquisition, as VP, quality, compliance and analytical chemistry, cardiac therapies. Susan received her bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from The Ohio State University.

Ericka Crawford is director, quality assurance at Abbott - IBIS Division and will be moderating the event. She received her bachelor's degree in biology from Western Carolina University and EMBA from Kennsaw State University.

Learning objectives
1. Discuss characteristics most needed by scientists, engineers, and leaders to lead our world forward in a positive direction.
2. Gain insights into challenges women face in the field of science, engineering and leadership and how to overcome them.
3. Recognizing and overcoming the challenges when transitioning from a technical role to a leadership role.

Agenda
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM   Registration and networking reception
6:00 PM - 6:15 PM   Opening remarks
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM   Q & A with panelists
7:45 PM - 8:30 PM   Wrap-up/additional networking

Event location
Sheraton Carlsbad Resort and Spa
5480 Grand Pacific Drive
Carlsbad, California 92008
(760) 827-2400

Directions

Special instructions:
Full sit down dinner provided. Cash bar on site.

Sponsor

Speakers
Cristina Giachetti
Senior vice president, research and development for the diagnostics division, Hologic

Gioia Messinger
Founder and CEO, LinkedObjects, Inc.

Sharon Collins Presnell
Chief technology officer and executive vice president of research and development, Organovo

Susan Slane
DVP, global quality and compliance, Abbott Vascular

Registration information
Event is open to: HBA members and nonmembers
Online Registration deadline: September 29, 2014
Onsite (walk-in) registration: Is allowed

Member rate:
$20 until September 25, 2014
$30 after September 25, 2014

Nonmember rate:
$30 until September 25, 2014
$40 after September 25, 2014

Abbott employee rate:
$20 until September 25, 2014
$30 after September 25, 2014

Capacity
Is capacity limited? Yes
Space is limited to 60 registrants.

Cancellations/Refunds
Is this event refundable? Yes
If yes, must be submitted in writing to events@hbanet.org by September 22, 2014; no refunds are available after this date.

Event questions/support
- Program contact for event details: Contact email ericka.crawford@abbott.com and/or phone 760-212-4099
- Membership questions: membership@hbanet.org or 973-575-0606 ext 1
- Trouble with online registration: events@hbanet.org or 973-575-0606 ext 3

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Pricing

	Member	Non-Member
1 - Regular Registration	$30.00 / €26.00	$40.00 / €34.00
2 - Abbott Employee Registration	$30.00 / €26.00	$30.00 / €26.00

Members receive up to 50 percent discount

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