Althea Stillman on Building Bridges Between Biology, AI, and Business at Biohub

On the day of this interview, Biohub announced the Virtual Biology Initiative: a five-year, $500 million commitment to build the open data foundation for predictive models of cellular biology. The initiative brings together scientific institutes, technology companies such as NVIDIA, and non-profit funder Renaissance Philanthropy to generate biological data at unprecedented scale. For BiotechNews and TOPX Network, TOPX member Vera Janssen interviewed Althea Stillman, Director of IP and Partnerships at Biohub in Silicon Valley.

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Kinga Matula’s mission: Decoding biology to transform drug discovery

Kinga Matula has built a life defined by movement - geographically, intellectually and professionally. Over the years, she has packed everything she owns into two suitcases more times than she can easily count. Originally from Poland and now based in the Netherlands, she estimates that she has changed countries or cities nearly 30 times. Curiosity has been a constant companion throughout that journey - taking her from mathematics and physics into biotechnology, oncology research, venture capital and, ultimately, the helm of her own biotech company. In this TOPX Leading Ladies in Life Sciences interview, TOPX member Ana Cascalho spoke with Kinga about her unconventional journey through science, entrepreneurship and innovation.

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Leading Without Limits: A Woman’s Journey in Biotech Leadership

As Chief Scientific Officer of Confo Therapeutics, Christel Menet has helped build one of Belgium’s most innovative biotech companies. Her career journey spans organic chemistry, drug discovery, and biotech leadership, driven by a passion for science and bringing better medicines to patients. In this edition of BiotechNews - TOPX Leading Ladies in Life Sciences, Menet reflects on the key moments that shaped her career, the challenges of building Confo Therapeutics from the ground up, and the leadership lessons she learned along the way. She also shares her perspective on women in leadership, overcoming imposter syndrome, and why trust, persistence, and speaking up are essential for success.

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Curiosity, Courage, and Teamwork: Sanne Weijzen on Building a Meaningful Career  

For BiotechNews TOPX member Michaela Lipkin sat down with TOPX ambassador Sanne Weijzen, Head of Cell Therapy Business and Portfolio Strategy at AstraZeneca for an exclusive TOPX Leading Ladies in Life Sciences interview, to explore her career journey, her perspective on leadership, and how inclusive teams drive innovation in biotech. 

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From Building Blocks to Biotech Breakthroughs:
Nazma Ilahibaks on Leading JAMA Therapeutics

From an early fascination with building things to leading a biotech spinout in precision cardiology, Nazma Ilahibaks’ journey reflects determination, scientific curiosity, and a clear sense of purpose. As CEO of JAMA Therapeutics, she is working to develop a new class of precision medicines for the heart, while navigating the realities of early-stage biotech entrepreneurship. In this edition of TOPX' Leading Ladies in Life Sciences, she shares the decisions, mindset shifts, and lessons that shaped her path.

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Leadership Without Noise - Barbara Brunnhuber on principles, thin skin, and the kind of leadership biotech actually needs

Barbara Brunnhuber has spent more than two decades at the crossroads of science, biotech, and business—without ever subscribing to conventional leadership formulas. As Executive in Residence at BioPartner and CEO of Mireca, she believes leadership is less about performance and more about responsibility, trust, and empowering authenticity. 

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