Inside Biotech is BACK from its hiatus and we were so excited to interview Dr. Joyonna Gamble-George, co-founder of SciX, LLC. Dr. Gamble-George is an award-winning neuroscientist, startup advisor, and dedicated science policy advocate - to name a few of her many influential professional roles. Tune in the interview on the newest episode of Inside Biotech to hear Dr. Gamble-George’s story, as well as her thoughts regarding the biotech’s global social responsibility. Many entrepreneurs and early startups fail to include a key factor while developing new tech or hiring talent - diversity. You don’t want to miss this inspiring conversation about the power of intentionality in successful startups and leaders sprinkled with insightful observations of LA’s growing biotech industry.
More about our guest: Dr. Gamble-George is an award-winning neuroscientist, inventor, entrepreneur, and artist. She graduated from Xavier University in Louisiana with her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Biology/Pre-Med and then went on to earn her Master of Health Administration from the University of South Florida College of Public Health. Ultimately, she completed her PhD in Neuroscience from Vanderbilt University where she studied the role of the endocannabinoid system in stress-induced maladaptations in the brain.
In addition to her role as a neuroscience researcher, Dr. Gamble-George has founded SciX, LLC, a biotech startup creating a wearable device and mobile application for monitoring risk factors leading to health conditions or behaviors with the goal of predicting, preventing, and managing life-altering events.
Dr. Gamble-George: https://www.joyonnagamble.com/
SciX, LLC : https://scix.io/
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