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Pliant Therapeutics, 260 Littlefield Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080
YWIB-San Francisco Bay Area: Stitching Success – A Suturing Workshop for Future Women in Medicine
Join us for an exciting hands-on workshop designed exclusively for young women interested in exploring the world of medicine and healthcare! Stitching Success is a unique workshop organized by the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of Young Women In Bio (YWIB). Delve into the art of suturing under the guidance of Dr. Barbara Troupin, a board-certified doctor in Family Medicine.
We thank Pliant Therapeutics for generously hosting and sponsoring the event, including providing suturing kits! Join us for an evening of professional insights, peer connections, and, of course, some delicious pizza! Don't miss this opportunity to learn, network, and stitch your path to success.
Note: This is a drop-off event (parents/guardians should not attend).
Program
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Registration and Pizza
7:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Welcome from YWIB and Pliant Therapeutics
7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Suturing Workshop
8:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Networking
YWIB Age Group
Middle School, High School, and undergrads
Speaker Bio
Barbara Troupin, MD, MBA
Barbara Troupin is a fractional Chief Medical Officer working for several early-stage biotech/therapeutics, digital health, and device companies, guiding teams on portfolio strategy, development and regulatory planning and engagement, fundraising, and stage-appropriate company growth. She also sits as an Independent Director on the Board of Equillium Bio (NASDAQ: EQ). Over her 20+ years as a life science executive, her roles have spanned clinical, medical, regulatory, operations, and strategy functional areas, and she has worked at both private and public companies. She first joined WIB in 2008 to help build a professional network after moving to San Francisco from San Diego. She has been a volunteer mentor in MAPS, a participant leader with YWIB-San Francisco Bay Area and Executive Women In Bio (EWIB), and participated in WIB-National’s Boardroom Ready program in 2019. She holds an MD from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from the Wharton School of Business. She is broadly curious, an avid connector, and values relationships where mutual learning and growth occur.
Pricing Information
Please read WIB's Parent/Guardian Consent, Code of Conduct, and In-Person Event Waiver.
Registration Deadline
March 5, 2024
Walk-ins Accepted?
No, be sure to register early!
Maximum Capacity
18
Parking Information
Free parking is available at venue.
Sponsor
YWIB-San Francisco Bay Area
SanFranciscoYWIB@WomenInBio.org
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