Join us for an engaging, hands-on workshop designed for middle and high school students interested in medicine and healthcare. Organized by the San Francisco Bay Area chapter of Young Women In Bio (YWIB), this interactive session introduces participants to the fundamentals of suturing in a supportive, real-world learning environment. Under the guidance of Dr. Barbara Troupin, a board-certified physician in Family Medicine, students will explore basic suturing techniques, gain insight into medical careers, and connect with peers who share an interest in science and healthcare.

Note: Closed-toe shoes are required. This is a drop-off event (parents/guardians should not attend). Space is limited. If the event is full, please email sanfranciscoYWIB@womeninbio.org to be added to the wait list. Should your availability change after registration, please email sanfranciscoYWIB@womeninbio.org so we can offer your space to another student.

Program

6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.  Registration and Pizza
6:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.  Welcome from YWIB and Phase 3
6:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.  Suturing Workshop
8:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.  Networking
 

YWIB Age Group

Middle School and High School

Speaker Bio

Barbara Troupin, MD, MBA

Dr.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

• Members/Non-Members: Free

 Please read the WIB Code of Conduct.

Maximum Capacity

16

Parking Information

Free parking is available in the parking garage.