Barbara Alcaraz Silva

Barbara Alcaraz Silva, Executive Director at J.P. Morgan and co-founder of BioChron, shares her journey from academia to biotech. She discusses her experience selecting the right research lab and the pivotal role mentorship played in her career. Barbara highlights her transition to global opportunities through fellowships and the importance of lab culture. She also addresses funding challenges in research and offers insights into networking strategies for aspiring scientists in the competitive biotech landscape.

In this conversation, Barbara Alcaraz Silva, Executive Director at J.P. Morgan, shares her inspiring immigrant journey from Mexico to the U.S. at just 17. She discusses overcoming educational challenges and the pivotal role of mentorship in her success. Barbara also recounts her unique experience of presenting in Spanish at a national conference, reflecting her growth and connection to her roots. With a rich background as a scientist-entrepreneur, she emphasizes resilience and the power of seizing transformative opportunities in the biotech sector.