Laurie Focacci

Laurie Focacci currently serves as Associate Director at Incyte, having joined the company in October 2021. Prior to this, Laurie held the position of Senior Clinical Trial Manager at GSK from August 2016 to October 2021, overseeing multiple studies and ensuring timely delivery of project milestones as a study lead. Laurie's academic experience includes serving as an Assistant Professor at Philadelphia University from 2013 to July 2020, where responsibilities included course coordination and instruction in the Physician Assistant Studies Graduate Program. Previous clinical roles span various institutions, including a Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant at Physician Assistant Surgical Associates and positions at St Francis Hospital, Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, and Beth Israel Medical Center. Laurie's educational background includes a Master's in Physician Assistant Studies from Mercy College, a Bachelor's degree in Human Biology from SUNY Oneonta, and a Doctor of Philosophy from Thomas Jefferson University.