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Speaker

Carolyn Ng, PhD

MANAGING DIRECTOR, VERTEX VENTURES HC
Carolyn Ng, Ph.D., is Managing Director at Vertex Ventures HC. At Vertex Ventures HC, Carolyn is responsible for driving venture investments across biotechnology, medical devices, and health technology fields. Carolyn currently serves on the Board of Directors for Obsidian Therapeutics, Twentyeight-Seven Therapeutics, Bicycle Therapeutics (NASDAQ: BCYC), and Nuvaira. She was also a Board Observer for Visterra (acquired by Otsuka Pharmaceutical for $430 M) and Earlens. She has previously closely supported Vertex’s investment into Twelve (acquired by Medtronic for $458 M). Working across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, she plays an active role in expanding the geographical reach of Vertex HC and its portfolio companies for cross-border collaborations, business development, and syndication.
Speaking In
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (PDT)
Tuesday, October 13
By 2035, it is estimated that 24 million cancer cases will occur on an annual basis. Although…