Healthcare Leadership Series: From Innovation to Impact

Event: Join the Rice Healthcare Association and Rice Strategy Association for a fireside chat with Emily Barnhill, MHA, Vice President of Strategic Industry Ventures at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Speaker: Emily leads business development initiatives that advance collaborations across therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, and other emerging healthcare technologies. Drawing on her experience at the intersection of healthcare innovation, business strategy, and industry partnerships, she will discuss how promising technologies move from scientific discovery toward clinical application and commercialization.

Topic: This conversation will explore the strategic considerations behind healthcare innovation, the role of cross-industry partnerships in advancing new technologies, and the opportunities and challenges involved in bringing innovative solutions to market. Attendees will gain insight into the business of healthcare innovation and the leadership required to translate scientific progress into meaningful impact.

Event Details:
When: Tuesday, November 17th, 2026; 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Where: McNair Hall, Room 214

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Co-hosted with: Strategy Association