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Voices from Biotech

June 17, 2025
Storytelling Stage
Storytelling Stage (Booth #349)

The BIO Storytelling Stage is a showcase of the heart of BIO's priorities—sharing the stories of the biotechnology industry that show who we are, who we serve, what we do, and why we do it. You'll hear inspiring stories from researchers on the newest biotech advancements, perspectives from patients and caregivers on how biotech has affected their lives, and insights from company founders on their relentless pursuit to make the world a better place.

Speakers

  • 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM: Jeff Winton, Founder & Chairman, Rural Minds, moderated by Michele Oshman
  • 11:25 AM - 11:45 AM: Joe Dion, Co-Founder, The Dion Fund, moderated by Michele Oshman
  • 11:50 AM - 12:10 PM: Melanie Lendnal, Esq., Senior Vice President, Policy and Advocacy, ALS Association, moderated by Michele Oshman
  • 12:15 PM - 12:35 PM: Kathleen A. Arntsen, President & CEO, Lupus and Allied Diseases Association, Inc., moderated by Michele Oshman
  • 12:40 PM - 1:00 PM: Karthik Ramachandran, Advisor, Elanco, moderated by Susan Roberts
Moderator
Michele Oshman
Chief Patient Advocate and Head, Patient Advocacy Center of Excellence
Biotechnology Innovation Organization
Susan Roberts
Founder
Roberts Communications
Speakers
Kathleen A. Arntsen
President & CEO
Lupus and Allied Diseases Association, Inc.
Joe Dion
Co-Founder
The Dion Foundation
Melanie Lendnal, Esq.
Senior Vice President, Policy & Advocacy
ALS Association
Karthik Ramachandran
Advisor
Elanco
Jeff Winton
Founder and Chairman
Rural Minds
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