HMRI President & CEO Julia Bradsher Joins Women In Bio Panel of Life Science Leaders

HMRI President & CEO Julia Bradsher, PhD, MBA recently joined a panel of leaders at Women In Bio–Los Angeles’ signature event, Leading in Los Angeles, held at The Lundquist Institute (TLI).

Welcome remarks were delivered by TLI President & CEO Joe W. Ramos, PhD, followed by an overview of the LA Life Sciences Industry Strategy and Action Plan from Kelly LoBianco, Director, Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity.

The panel, moderated by Jennifer Strong (The Lundquist Institute), featured Dr. Bradsher alongside Lindsay Bourgeois (BioLabs at The Lundquist Institute) and Sandra Miller (University Lab Partners). The group shared perspectives on mentorship, leadership, and the power of collaboration in driving innovation forward.

As a panelist, Dr. Bradsher highlighted the importance of fostering inclusive leadership and building communities that support the next generation of scientists and innovators. The discussion underscored the critical role of mentorship in advancing women’s careers in STEM and strengthening the broader scientific ecosystem, inspiring attendees about the future of women leaders in biotech and beyond.

From left to right: Jennifer Strong, Assistant Vice President, Marketing & Communications, The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center; Lindsay Bourgeois, Site Director at BioLabs at The Lundquist Institute; Julia Bradsher, President & CEO, Huntington Medical Research Institutes; Sandra Miller, Executive Director, University Lab Partners.