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Synvect Inc., Texas, United States
Pooja Patel is an epidemiologist and entrepreneur working at the intersection of science and business to bring next-generation biotechnology to market. As Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer of Synvect, a UC San Diego spin-out developing CRISPR-enabled mosquito-control solutions, she bridges deep scientific innovation with commercial execution. Prior to Synvect, Pooja led strategy and growth initiatives at Pfizer, BetterHelp, and Bonafide Health. She holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in Biology, Epidemiology, and Applied Biostatistics from Columbia University, where her work centered on translating research into real-world public health impact.
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24 - Next-Generation SIT: Enhancing Safety and Efficacy of Sterile Insect Technique
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM PDT