Elizabeth Schwarzbach

Dr. Elizabeth Schwarzbach is the Chief Business Officer of The New York Stem Cell Foundation Research Institute, the world’s leading independent non-profit research institute dedicated to translating cutting- edge stem cell research into clinical breakthroughs and cures for patients.Dr. Schwarzbach has an extensive background in industry and academia drug discovery and development. She began her career as a biologist in Merck Research Labs, received her PhD in Neuropharmacology from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, led numerous strategic engagements as a manager with L.E.K. Consulting’s Life Sciences practice, then transitioned to GlaxoSmithKline R&D Strategy, and spent a short time as Head, Business Development for Axovant Sciences. As a non-profit leader, Liz served as Chief of Staff of Sanford Burnham Prebys, a private research institute headquartered in La Jolla, California.