Keynote Wendy Young + Women in Science Panel at Genentech (SSF)

Join AAPS‑BADG for an in‑person evening of connection and candid career insights at Genentech.

What

• Keynote by Wendy Young — biotechnology, pharma, and life science executive with 30+ years in discovery and development
• Panel: Women in Science and Biopharmaceutical Careers — senior leaders share practical strategies for growth, leadership, and work–life balance
• Networking + student poster session featuring emerging scientists

When & Where

• Wednesday, Sept 24, 2025 | 5:00–8:00 PM PT
• Genentech, Building 35, Room 1A, 350 DNA Way, South San Francisco, CA
• Check in at the lobby; government ID required

Agenda

• 5:00–5:45 PM: Networking reception + student posters
• ~50‑min keynote by Wendy Young + 15‑min Q&A
• 45‑min panel discussion: Women in Science & Biopharma Careers
• ~30‑min closing networking

Panelists

• Wendy Young (Keynote + Panel)
• Suki Toguchi, Chief of Staff to EVP, PDM at Gilead
• Gina Wang, Sr Director, Medicinal Chemistry at Genentech
• Hui Gai, Founder & Principal Scientist, Rattan Life Science Inc.
• Michelle Arkin, Prof. & Chair, Dept. of Pharm. Chemistry, UCSF; Executive Director, Small Molecule Discovery Center

Student posters

• Ruiqi Huang (UC Davis): Transformable nanoplatforms via bioorthogonal click chemistry
• Ankita Poojari (Univ. of the Pacific): Molecular mechanisms behind lipedema fat resistance
• Jessica Li (Univ. of the Pacific): Solid micellar nanoparticles for lipophilic drugs
• Rabeya Bosri (Univ. of the Pacific): Pt(II)–HDACi complexes for advanced cancer therapy

Who should attend

• Bay Area scientists and professionals across discovery, development, and beyond (formulation, DMPK, clinical, med chem, etc.)
• Students exploring biopharma careers

Tickets and registration

• $10 regular; $5 students, unemployed, retired
• Important: RSVP on Meetup does not secure your spot. Please register and complete payment at the AAPS‑BADG site: https://www.aaps-badg.org/event-registration

Notes

• Live only (not recorded)
• On‑site check‑in at lobby with government ID
• Flyer attached in the images

About BADG AAPS‑BADG connects the Bay Area community to advance pharmaceutical science through seminars, workshops, and networking.

Important: Your Meetup RSVP is not your ticket. Please complete registration and payment here to secure your spot: https://www.aaps-badg.org/event-registration

Event details:

• Venue: Genentech, Building 35, Room 1A, 350 DNA Way, South San Francisco, CA
• Check in at the lobby; government ID required
• Live only (not recorded)

We look forward to seeing you! — AAPS‑BADG