Dr. Catalina Lopez-Correa is Founder and CEO of Global Gene, a global genomics education and engagement platform. She has dedicated her career to advancing genomics and its transformative applications in life sciences in Canada and internationally. She has held senior leadership roles at deCODE Genetics, Eli Lilly and Company, Genome Canada, Genome British Columbia, Genome Québec and Ruta N Medellin. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023, she is now a strong advocate for equitable access to precision oncology and genomic testing. Her work has been recognized with several national and international awards.