Rocío Grijalva

Rockie C. is a seasoned professional in the biotechnology and genomics sectors, currently serving as a Program Manager at Lonza since March 2023. Prior to this role, Rockie held the position of Senior Scientist and Program Lead at CareDx, Inc., where leadership in product development, verification, and validation of genomics-based diagnostics was demonstrated, along with extensive collaboration across multiple departments. Experience also includes significant contributions as a Senior Scientist at Senti Biosciences, focusing on IND-enabling projects, and technical leadership in gene therapy collaborations with Roche companies. Rockie’s academic background includes a Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Medicine from The Johns Hopkins University and a B.S. in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.