Keynote Fireside Chat with Dr Robert Langer and Dr Ester Caffarel-Salvador

Ester is a multidisciplinary scientist with a background in biotechnology, biochemistry, and bioengineering. After working in different roles across startups, pharma, and consulting, she is now the Director of Strategic Innovation at Chiesi USA, where she is scouting companies for partnerships or acquisitions that have innovative technologies to treat patients with rare diseases. At MIT, Ester developed a pill to administer insulin orally, and was recognized by the MIT Technology Review as one of the 35 Innovators Under 35 in 2019. She is also a Lecturer at MIT, and serves as an advisor and mentor to various international startups and academic programs. She speaks seven languages and is passionate about advocating on career development for women in science.