Diversity in Life Sciences: Shaping a More Inclusive Future
Inspiring Keynotes | Networking Opportunities | Industry Insights
Do you work in Life Sciences? We’d love to invite you to register your interest in this exclusive in-person event.
🗓️ Friday, 3rd of October 2025
📍 Manhattan, New York
🕔 Doors open 12:30pm
We’re thrilled to announce that Meet Life Sciences will be hosting their second in-person event in New York, titled Diversity in Life Sciences: Shaping a More Inclusive Future.
We will be hosting four keynote speakers from across the industry who will be sharing their expertise, experiences and perspectives on tackling diversity, equity and inclusion within life sciences, particularly at leadership level.
Our aim is to bring the life sciences community together and spark conversations that highlight the importance of improving diversity within the industry and its ability to improve health outcomes globally.
Introducing our speakers...
Dr. Chardae Rodgers-Gamble
Dr. Chardae is the owner and CEO of CR Clinical, a contract research organization (CRO) that specializes in providing custom services. She has a demonstrated history of working in clinical research and the pharma industry – and as a recognized Life Sciences leader, we're excited to hear her share a wealth of experience.
Sabriya Stukes, PhD
Dr. Sabriya is a microbioloigst, educator and science communicator. She invests in early stage biotech companies as partner at SOSV and Chief Scientific Officer at IndieBio. And as someone has also worked to foster equitable and inclusive environments in the world of STEM for more than ten years – we're delighted that she will be sharing her wisdom with our community.
Dr. Marcus Lambert
Dr. Marcus is the Associate VP for research at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, where he oversees efforts to expand the university's research portfolio in areas of health equity and clinical research. As a recognized expert in scientific workforce diversity and equity, we welcome his insights and expertise.