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](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](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

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