Challenges Faced by Female Professionals in Healthcare and Life Sciences: Insights from Leaders

## **Women Leaders Discussing Challenges in Healthcare & Life Sciences Industries**

In this engaging panel discussion, prominent women leaders in the healthcare and life sciences industries share their personal experiences and insights on the challenges they have faced throughout their careers. Hosted by Northeastern University’s “Life Science & Healthcare Dialogue” series, this thought-provoking conversation delves into the various obstacles these inspirational professionals have encountered and overcome.

The featured panelists include:

– Hoda Abou-Jamra, Managing Partner at TVM Capital, PAH’97
– Chris Cournoyer, CEO at N-of-One Therapeutics, MA’75
– Dr. Elvira Ponce Leon, Global Director of Early Vaccines at Novartis Vaccines
– Dr. Nancy Simonian, CEO at Syros
– Wendy Warring, Senior Vice President and Lawyer at Boston Children’s Hospital

This enlightening discussion forms part of Northeastern University’s ongoing Women Who Empower Speaker Series, which aims to empower and uplift women professionals in various fields.

Throughout the panel, these trailblazing women share valuable advice, insights, and inspiration for individuals pursuing careers in healthcare and life sciences. From addressing gender biases to fostering resilience and self-confidence, their stories are both relatable and empowering.

For more information about Northeastern University’s Women Who Empower Speaker Series, visit [Northeastern University’s Women Who Empower](http://www.northeastern.edu/empower/giving/women-who-empower) page.

**Keywords/Tags:** women, professionals, inspire, healthcare, life sciences, challenges, inspiration, advice, career

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(Source: [Northeastern University](http://www.northeastern.edu/empower/giving/women-who-empower))

Women leaders in the healthcare and life science industries talk about the challenges they’ve faced at Northeastern University’s “Life Science & Healthcare Dialogue” panel.

Featured Panelists:
Hoda Abou-Jamra, Managing Partner at TVM Capital, PAH’97
Chris Cournoyer, CEO at N-of-One Therapeutics, MA’75
Dr. Elvira Ponce Leon, Global Director of Early Vaccines at Novartis Vaccines
Dr. Nancy Simonian, CEO at Syros
Wendy Warring, Senior Vice President and Lawyer at Boston Children’s Hospital

This panel is part of Northeastern University’s ongoing Women Who Empower Speaker Series. For more information, please visit http://www.northeastern.edu/empower/giving/women-who-empower.