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As Co-Founder of UGenome Biotech, Jayden Lee, EMBA, PharmD is pioneering new approaches to disease prevention and treatment by combining the power of genomics and artificial intelligence – two fields rapidly transforming global health. With the industry projected to reach $158B by 2033, the stakes have never been higher.

After years spent working directly with patients, Jayden made a bold shift from one-on-one care to large-scale innovation. With a deep understanding of science and a growing expertise in business strategy and leadership, he’s built a company that translates complex technology into accessible healthcare solutions.

His approach to ? Humility, communication, and the drive to create an environment where innovation thrives.

Read more: https://valar.quantic.edu/blog/2025/03/05/student-spotlight-transforming-healthcare-through-innovation-and-leadership/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=spotlight&utm_content=article

From biotech boardrooms to global publications, Valar MBA alum Emma Bardin is shaping the future of science communication.

As Principal at Bardin Consulting and Director of Scientific Communications at UGenome AI, Emma helps life science companies translate complex breakthroughs into clear, actionable insights. Her work – featured in Forbes, Bio-IT World, and Medical Economics – supports startups and scaleups alike as they navigate innovation, investor messaging, and regulatory strategy.

With the global life science content industry projected to reach $8.4B by 2030, Emma’s leadership strategy is clear: simplify the science, amplify the impact.

Read more about Emma’s journey: https://valar.quantic.edu/blog/2025/06/03/student-spotlight-bridging-science-and-storytelling-through-leadership/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=spotlight&utm_content=article

This June, the Valar community will gather in Lisbon for three days of networking, real-world learning, and exploration.

Set in one of Europe’s most vibrant innovation hubs, participants will explore startup strategy, data-driven decision making, and entrepreneurship in practice.

Highlights include:

🔵 Keynote with Mário Gago, MSc, Co-Founder and CEO of Pink Room, on what actually drives startup success—beyond the “great idea”—and how AI is reshaping the entrepreneurial landscape

🔵 Entrepreneurship workshop with Elisa Tarzia, startup strategist and Co-Founder of Simplifyer .io, on building high-impact startup pitches and engaging investors

🔵 Live case study session with Dr. Magdalena Cutler, PhD, MS, Valar faculty, exploring go-to-market strategy, business model development, and data privacy through the lens of an emerging tech company

🔵 Site visit to a Lisbon-based innovator, offering a closer look at how the city is accelerating digital transformation across sectors

🔵 Optional excursions, including a tile-making workshop, a pastel de nata masterclass, and trips to Sintra, Cabo da Roca, and Ericeira

Registration is now open in the Valar Events Dashboard.

Learn more about the Valar Institute experience: https://valar.quantic.edu/student-experience/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=valar-events&utm_content=conferences

We kicked off the Global Conference in Bangkok with a lively networking happy hour with students and alumni connecting face-to-face, many for the first time! It was a fun, energizing start that set the tone for a weekend of ideas, conversation, and global community.