Berit Powers

Berit Powers is an experienced professional in the field of neurobiology with a focus on developing antisense oligonucleotide-based therapies for neurodegenerative disorders at Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., where Berit has held multiple positions from Senior Scientist to Executive Director since February 2014. Prior to this role, Berit was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University from March 2012 to February 2014, concentrating on screening small molecules in motor neurons to find therapeutic compounds for ALS and SMA. Berit's academic background includes a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Neurobiology and Behavior from the University of Washington and a Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology and Cognitive Science from the University of Michigan.