Kathie Bishop

Dr. Bishop brings more than two decade’s worth of experience in translational research and drug development, with a focus on novel therapeutics for the treatment of neurological and rare diseases. She is currently Sr. Vice President, Chief Scientific Officer and Head of Rare Disease at Acadia Pharmaceuticals. As an accomplished scientist-turned-executive, Dr. Bishop has previously led research and development as CSO at Locana Bio, Otonomy and Tioga Pharmaceuticals and held leadership roles at Ionis and Celgene.