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CEO & Co-Founder, Verge Genomics

Alice Zhang

Discover revolutionary treatments for diseases with Alice Zhang, speaker, CEO and Co-Founder of Verge Genomics, a cutting-edge therapeutics company.

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  • CEO and Co-Founder of Verge Genomics
  • Innovator in neurodegenerative disease treatment
  • Recognized by Forbes, MIT Tech Review, SF Business Times
Alice Zhang, CEO and Co-Founder of Verge Genomics, leads a pioneering therapeutics company. Verge Genomics uses patient data to uncover innovative treatments for challenging diseases, mainly focusing on neurodegenerative conditions. Alice's remarkable work has gained recognition from esteemed publications like the San Francisco Business Times, MIT Technology Review, and Forbes, positioning her as a prominent young innovator. Before establishing Verge, Alice researched groundbreaking systems biology at prestigious institutions, including the National Cancer Institute, Princeton University, and UCLA. With a bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology from Princeton University, she was honored with the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans. Apart from her role at Verge, Alice engages in angel investing and advising for startups at the technology-biology crossroads.

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Insights With Alice Zhang
Alice Zhang shares insights into disrupting the system, treating the untreatable with AI, therapeutics, life sciences, biotech, pharma, CNS and neurodegeneration, being a young female founder and CEO, working with VC and investors, diversity and inclusion, and start up related challenges.

Why we recommend booking Alice

Alice brings a unique blend of scientific expertise and entrepreneurial success to the table, offering invaluable insights into the intersection of biotechnology and business innovation. Her pioneering work in leveraging patient data for drug discovery in neurodegenerative diseases positions her as a leading voice in both the scientific and business communities. Booking Alice as a speaker will inspire your team or audience with cutting-edge approaches to complex challenges, motivating them to think differently and innovate boldly.

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What topics does Alice Zhang specialise in?
Alice Zhang specialises in discussing therapeutics, neurodegenerative diseases, systems biology and more.
What is Alice Zhang's speaking style like?
Alice delivers insightful presentations with clarity and passion, effectively communicating complex ideas. Her expertise in therapeutics and innovation inspires audiences, making her a respected leader in the field.
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