Revolutionizing Medicine with RNA Interference Technology

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals has pioneered RNA interference therapeutics, or RNAi. This groundbreaking technology has increased the company’s success rates of bringing medicines through the clinical pipeline—leading to the approval and launch of six new medicines in just six years. Their CEO Dr. Yvonne Greenstreet spoke with Jerry Lee, head of biopharma banking in the global healthcare group, about the applications of Alnylam’s Nobel Prize-winning RNAi technology, her vision for the future of biotech, and the importance of a patient-focused and teamwork-oriented culture. Dr. Greenstreet also discussed her career journey and leadership philosophy —as one of the only women of color leading a major pharmaceutical company.

This episode was recorded on April 23, 2025.

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