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Leen Kawas

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Leen Kawas’s Biography

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Leen Kawas has established herself not just as one of the leading women in pharmaceutical biotech, but as one of the industry’s most notable leaders, regardless of gender.

Leen Kawas earned a Pharmacy degree in 2008 from the University of Jordan, one of the most respected academic institutions in her home country. She then came to Washington State, where she pursued a Doctorate in Molecular Pharmacology (Ph.D.) at the University of Washington. She’s earned her Ph.D. in 2011 and completed the Fo…

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Dr. Leen Kawas on Improving Clinical Trials to Get Quality Data

Dr. Leen Kawas on Improving Clinical Trials to Get Quality Data

As a pharmacist and scientist, Dr. Leen Kawas understands the importance of running high-quality clinical tri…

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Dr. Leen Kawas: a passion for helping women succeed

Dr. Leen Kawas: a passion for helping women succeed

This profile of Dr. Leen Kawas outlines her determination to see women rise in careers and business. Across m…

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Leen Kawas Discusses the Importance of the Environment

Leen Kawas Discusses the Importance of the Environment

The company she co-founded, Athira Pharma, continues to research promising drug therapies, including one that…

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Leen Kawas Discusses the Importance of the Environment

Leen Kawas Discusses the Importance of the Environment

The company she co-founded, Athira Pharma, continues to research promising drug therapies, including one that…

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Leen Kawas - Co-Founder of Athira Pharma

Leen Kawas - Co-Founder of Athira Pharma

Dr. Kawas is a Co-Founder of Athira Pharma and the inventor of its lead drug candidate ATH-1017. She also inv…

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How I Do It: On Being a Mother and Pursuing My Career

How I Do It: On Being a Mother and Pursuing My Career

Many people have asked me how I was able to have two children, while at the same time and in just six years o…

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Biotech’s Missing Ingredient: Execution

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By Leen Kawas
| lifesciencedaily.news
Biotech has never lacked scientific innovation. What the industry continues to underestimate is how difficult it is to turn promising science into an actual therapy that reaches patients. Over the last several years, I have seen strong assets struggle for reasons that had little to do with the investigational drug mechanism, safety, or efficacy. Companies run into manufacturing issues too late. Clinical programs are not designed with commercialization in mind.
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Leen Kawas on Parenting in the Age of AI: Why Critical Thinking Matters More Than Ever - CEO Today

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By Leen Kawas
| Medium
A recent survey revealed that 88% of American parents believe AI knowledge will be crucial for their child’s future success, yet 72% are concerned about AI’s impact on their children. Perhaps more telling, 25% of parents fear AI might undermine their child’s ability to think independently. These conflicting feelings reflect a broader challenge facing families today: how to prepare children for an AI-driven world without losing the human qualities that define authentic leadership and innovation.
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Council Post: How Female Leaders Can Pave The Way For Transformative Leadership

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By Leen Kawas
| Forbes Verified
Leen Kawas | Entrepreneur, Inventor, Innovator and Leader | Managing General Partner at Propel Bio Partners. As the calendar pages continue to turn, four generations of professional women are engaged in their own evolution. Baby Boomers are phasing out of the workforce, retiring or embarking on their second (or third) careers. While some Gen-Xers have moved into top leadership roles, others are putting their early retirement plans into motion.
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Awards

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Endpoints 20(+1) under 40 (2021)

2021

Life Science Entrepreneurial Achievement Award

2020

French-American Foundation Leader

2019

Alzheimer’s Cure Coin Award

2019

Biospace 7 Millennial Influencers in Biotech

2019

GeekWire Startup CEO of the Year

2019

CEOs 40 & Under in Life Science Leader

2017

PharmaVOICE 100 honoree

2017
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