Speaker
Dr. Kelly Storek
Genentech, Inc, USA
Biography :
Dr. Kelly Storek is a Principal Scientist at Genentech driven by the observation that microbes are intricately interconnected with human biology. Her fascination with bacteria began as an undergraduate, peering at dirt under a microscope, and has evolved into a career dedicated to detangling these complex relationships. Today, the Storek Lab specializes in genetic engineering and host-pathogen interactions to uncover how microbial communities influence inflammatory pathways in the GI tract and lungs. By translating foundational bacterial and host biology into actionable discovery programs, Dr. Storek aims to deliver transformational medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases
