Mara G. Aspinall
President and CEO
Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.
ventana.roche.com
Aspinall founded the European Personalized Medicine Association and advised the Obama and Bush administrations on diagnostics and genomics.
Biggest challenge: “My college and postgrad majors were in business, yet I‘ve made my career in biotech where a strong science background is an distinct advantage. So, I had to go back and develop my foundational knowledge in the sciences while working, and I continue to sharpen it throughout my career.”
Surprising fact: “People are often surprised to learn that I’m an avid sports fan. I will attend any live sporting event – from baseball to rodeo – any chance I get.”
