Applied AI in Life Sciences
WAAI and WEST are partnering to offer an engaging conversation on how AI is moving into the daily toolkits of women leading in the Life Sciences. Join our panelists as they share the AI applications they use to accelerate drug discovery, optimize clinical workflows, and manage complex industry data, offering a look at how these tools are changing their roles and their companies.
Panelists:
Date and Time:
April 23, 2026
6:00-8:00 PM
Location:
Lab Central, 700 Main St., North, Cambridge, MA
Cost:
Members: $15; Non-Members: $30
This a partner event between WAAI and WEST.
More about the speakers
Liz Graham, COO, Mass Life Sciences Center
Liz Graham currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the Mass Life Sciences Center. In this role, she oversees the operational effectiveness of the MLSC and partners with the executive team and board to develop and execute the MLSC’s strategy. Liz is a startup executive who specializes in accelerating high-growth companies, and is active on several non-profit boards including the global startup accelerator MassChallenge, The Rappaport Institute, an organization dedicated to improving the governance of Greater Boston by strengthening connections among scholars, students & civic leaders, and is a founding member of Women Applying AI. Liz holds an A.B. from Harvard College, a M.St. from the University of Oxford, England (Balliol), and a J.D. from Harvard University.
Jenn Azar, CEO, Stellix
Jenn Azar is the CEO of Stellix, where she leads a bold vision to unite people, science, and technology to shape a more sustainable and innovative future. Through Stellix, she is driving the convergence of advanced science and digital innovation to help organizations across life sciences, energy, and industrial manufacturing accelerate discovery and bring transformative solutions to market. A naturally curious leader and strong advocate for continuous learning, Jenn is passionate about how AI can augment human potential, reimagine work, and unlock new value across complex systems. Under her leadership, Stellix has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies for three consecutive years.
Laura Kender, Polymer Process Engineer, Corning Life Sciences
Laura Kender is a Polymer Process Engineer who works for Corning Life Sciences, a division of Corning Incorporated that develops and manufactures laboratory consumables and equipment that support research and development in areas like cell culture, bioprocessing, drug discovery, and genomics. Laura has been at Corning for 3 years where she focuses on manufacturing design, material development, injection molding, and sustainability. Prior to that, Laura worked at Converse for 5 years as a Footwear Product Developer where she helped to design and develop converse shoes. Laura studied at University of Massachusetts Lowell, where she earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Plastics Engineering and played Division 1 Lacrosse. Laura is also a Board Member of the Society of Plastics Engineers.
Debbie Millin, CEO, UpperLevel Solutions, Moderator
Debbie Millin is renowned for her ability to rapidly scale companies. She has led two separate organizations to achieve the distinction of being the #1 fastest-growing company in Massachusetts, including Globalization Partners (G-P), growing from a 3-person startup to 1,200 global employees and a remarkable $4.2 billion valuation in under six years. Deeply embedded in the Boston AI community, Debbie is passionate about fostering innovation and advises numerous CEOs of startups and mid-market companies. She serves on multiple technology company boards as an Independent Board Director and is a board member at several non-profit organizations including a Trustee at Museum of Science, the Bentley University Entrepreneurship Hub, and the Harvard Business School Alumni Board.
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