Speaker Profile
Ph.D., Deputy Editor in Chief, GEN
Biography
Julianna LeMieux is a prolific science writer and editor whose work focuses on genomics, biotechnology, infectious disease, synthetic biology, and translational medicine.
Her articles often translate technical research into accessible narratives, highlighting both scientific breakthroughs and industry trends. She also conducts in-depth interviews with leading scientists and helps shape editorial content that puts complex subjects into context for readers across academia and industry. Her work also includes reporting from major scientific meetings and moderating panels and interviews on stage.
She earned her Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Microbiology from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed postdoctoral research at MIT, where she trained in host pathogen interactions. She lives in NYC with her husband and three children.
Session Abstract – PMWC 2026 Silicon Valley
Track Chair:
Burns Blaxall
PMWC Award Ceremony
• Euan Ashley, Stanford
• Jeffrey R. Balser, Vanderbilt
• Howard J. Jacob, Abbvie
Precision Medicine at Scale: Lessons from Vanderbilt
• Jeffrey R. Balser, Vanderbilt
From First Patient to a Million Genomes
• Chair: Howard J. Jacob, Abbvie
• Jeffrey R. Balser, Vanderbilt
• Euan Ashley, Stanford
Keynote: AI and Data-Driven Individual Health- Optimizing Wellness, Preventing Disease and Empowering Precision Medicine
• Lee Hood, Phenome Health
Keys to Successful Implementation of a Precision Medicine Program
• Chair: Howard McLeod, GeneDx
• Kevan Simms, Ochsner Health
• David Glazer, Verily
• Mark Atalla, HHS
• Susanne Munksted, Diaceutics
Precision Cardiology at Scale: Implementing Genomics Beyond Oncology
• Chair: Damon Hostin, Illumina
• David E. Lanfear, Henry Ford Health
• onit Yarden, NIH/NHLBI
Precision Medicine at Scale: Lessons from a Statewide Genomic Initiative
• Chair: Premal Shah, MyOme
• Niall Lennon, Broad Clinical Labs
• Oliver Hampton, Southern Research
Integrating Multi-Modal Biology into Precision Care Pathways: A Systems Framework for Scalable Implementation
• K V Venkatesh, IIT Mumbai
From Multi-Omics to Clinical Action: Making It Work at UCSF
• Marina Sirota, UCSF
From $/Gb to Outcomes: Simplifying Genomics for Health Systems
• Jacob Thaysen, Illumina
Achieving Comprehensive Precision Medicine
• Chair: Burns Blaxall
• Trish Brown, GeneDx
• Eric Green, Illumin
• Daryl Pritchard, Personalized Medicine Coalition
• Ora Gordon, Providence Health
• Sarah Hersey, BMS
