Speakers:

Dr. Diana Zhang, Head of Bioengineering - Diana Zhang's path to B.A.I. Biosciences began in an unexpected place —cleaning shark tanks in Singapore. As a high school student, she discovered the power of enzymes while developing waste-processing solutions for marine animal rescue operations, sparking a passion for bioengineering that would define her academic and professional career. As a PhD candidate mentored by Professor David Weitz, Diana advanced the field of ultrahigh-throughput directed enzyme evolution using droplet-based microfluidics, resulting in multiple patents and publications. After meeting Sophie through a chance encounter, they realized their complementary skills could revolutionize dermatological science. As Head of Bioengineering, Diana leads the development of novel molecules and delivery systems to create the next generation of treatments for skin conditions affecting millions of Americans. Read more about Diana's journey in her SEAS graduate student profile.

Sophie Bai, CEO & Founder - Sophie Bai's entrepreneurial journey began with a personal mission to solve the skin conditions that had affected her since childhood. Her path from the Langer Lab at MIT to Harvard Business School illustrates the power of combining scientific training and business acumen. Prior to HBS, Sophie was a Consultant at the Boston Consulting Group and life sciences investor at Bain Capital Private Equity. At HBS as a Blavatnik Fellow, she learned how to scale scientific innovation into viable business solutions. B.A.I. Biosciences has now patented over 20 proprietary molecules targeting atopic dermatitis, skin cancer prevention, and anti-aging treatments.

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