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Conversations with BCLA Presidents: Celebrating BCLA’s 10th Anniversary

Welcome to a special commemorative series celebrating the 10th anniversary of Biotech Connection Los Angeles! Over the past decade, BCLA has become a cornerstone of the LA biotech community, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. To mark this milestone, we are shining a spotlight on the remarkable individuals who have led BCLA through its journey—our past presidents.

In this series, we will share inspiring stories from BCLA’s former presidents, delving into their motivations, experiences, and insights. To access these insightful articles, simply click on the images of our past presidents. Join us as we look back on the transformative contributions of these leaders, celebrate the community’s growth, and envision the future of biotech in Los Angeles. Here’s to a decade of progress and many more to come!

Dr. Evgeny Bondarenko

Dr. Evgeny Bondarenko

2018-2019 BCLA President

Dr. Katharina Grötsch

Dr. Katharina Grötsch

2021-2022 BCLA President

Dr. Carolina Amador

Dr. Carolina Amador

2017-2018 BCLA President

Dr. Justin Overhulse

Dr. Justin Overhulse

2022-2023 BCLA President

Dr. Katrina Choe

Dr. Katrina Choe

BCLA co-founder

Dr. Yari Fontebasso

Dr. Yari Fontebasso

2016-2017 BCLA President

Oskar Sundberg

Oskar Sundberg

2023-2024 BCLA President

Dr. Adhi Sikand

Dr. Adhi Sikand

2020-2021 BCLA President

Dr. Stefanie Volland

Dr. Stefanie Volland

BCLA co-founder and 2014-2016 BCLA President

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