About this Event
Welcome to Advancing Innovation: Early-Stage Research in Biotech Startups! Join us at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center for an exciting in-person event focused on cutting-edge research in the biotech industry.
Join Dr. Saira Ahmad, co-founder of Eldec Pharmaceuticals Home - Eldec Pharmaceuticals for this exciting opportunity! Dr. Saira Ahmad will discuss her career journey leading to working in biotech startups. She will outline the various roles and pathways essential for navigating the early stages of research and development in emerging biotech companies.
Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of the innovation driving the biotech sector forward. Register now and secure your spot!
About our Speaker:
Dr. Saira Ahmad is the Director of Science at Eldec Pharmaceuticals. She earned her Ph.D. in Biosciences, specializing in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, from George Mason University. During her doctoral studies, she was awarded a National Science Foundation fellowship to support her research.. She later completed her postdoctoral research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she received a National Institutes of Health T32 fellowship to investigate peptides for antimicrobial activity and anti-inflammatory effects in pulmonary infections. With her extensive expertise in immunology and drug testing, Dr. Ahmad oversees the scientific research for preclinical drug development at Eldec Pharmaceuticals.
Light Snacks will be provided. Open to all; but ASQ Members will recieve RU Credits.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
North Carolina Biotechnology Center, 15 TW Alexander Drive, Durham, United States
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