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    Vera Ignjatovic, PhD (she/her/hers)

    Assistant Director for Translational Research
    Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, USA
    St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

    Vera Ignjatovic, PhD is a big-picture thinker motivated to make a difference. Having operated at the intersection of clinical practice and medical research for over two decades, her expertise spans translational strategy, from identification of biomarkers in clinical studies to all aspects of pre-clinical and clinical drug development. She has partnered with multi-disciplinary and multi-sector stakeholders to develop clinically novel research outcomes, including with industry. As a globally recognized expert in pediatric thrombosis and hemostasis and proteomics, her work has advanced knowledge of the blood clotting system in children and has enabled significant improvements in child health. Naturally business-focused and pragmatic, her Global Executive MBA training has assisted her to challenge pre-existing paradigms. Dr. Ignjatovic views problems holistically, with strong skills in interpreting, synthesizing, and communicating complex scientific and business issues into practical strategies and protocols. Her personal and professional successes are founded in the value of teamwork. People truly are the heart of what she does and why she does it. Dr. Ignjatovic's integrity and unwavering enthusiasm enables her to develop and nurture a broad network of relationships with advisory boards, advocacy groups, and alliance partners.

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