When
Monday, February 23, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
Industry Paths in Tissue Materials Science (AbbVie)
Virtual only | Zoom link
Hosts: Swarna Ganesh and Kellen Chen
This career panel brings together scientists working across biomaterials, tissue engineering, preclinical research, and product development at AbbVie. Panelists will discuss their career paths, day-to-day work in industry R&D, and share advice for students interested in transitioning to industry roles.
Nathan Chan
Olivia Chang
Ronika Leang
Sharath Sundararaj
Sally Winkler
Nathan Chan, Senior Scientist I
PhD in molecular engineering. Background in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, cellular/molecular biology, immunology and data science.
Olivia Chang, Senior Scientist II
PhD in materials science. Background in biopolymers, tissue scaffolds, tissue regeneration, 3D cell and stem cell culture, rodent preclinical assays, biomolecular and material characterization.
Ronika Leang, Principal Scientist II
PhD in immunology/virology. Background in cell culture and in vitro assay development, pre-clinical biology, host/foreign body interactions, biocompatibility, immunoassay development, animal model development and inflammation.
Sharath Sundararaj, Principal Scientist I
PhD in bioengineering (biomaterials). Background in medical device product feasibility, preclinical research, animal model development, drug delivery, and cell culture and in vitro assays.
Sally Winkler, Senior Scientist II
PhD in bioengineering. Background in biomaterials science, benchtop and in vitro models, rodent and large animal in vivo model development, materials characterization, adhesives, glues, polymers and hydrogels.
Accessibility: Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the Disability Resource Center at 621-3268 (V/TTY).