Meet up with Dr. Michal Preminger of Johnson & Johnson Innovation, USA

We had the pleasure of hosting our dear friend Dr. Michal Preminger of Johnson & Johnson Innovation. We gathered with students, researchers, and colleagues from Yeda - Technology Transfer Company of Weizmann Institute of Science for an informal conversation about the interplay between academia and Industry.

Michal has vast experience in both worlds: she holds a PhD from The Weizmann Institute of Science and served as the Executive Director of Harvard University’s Office of Technology Development. She served in several managerial positions in the industry, including boards of directors in biotech companies.

We discussed the main differences between academic and industrial R&D, how to pave a career journey after graduating, the "ins" and "outs" of innovation in a pharma company, and the ways students can familiarize themselves with unmet industrial needs.

Thank you Michal Preminger! It was a true privilege to hear about your journey!