Yulia Ovechkina, PhD, is an experienced leader in the field of immuno-oncology, currently serving as the Associate Director at Kineta since March 2020. In addition to this role, Yulia Ovechkina is the Vice Chair and a Board Member for the Seattle Chapter of Women In Bio, beginning in May 2024. Previous positions include Director at IDRI from July 2012 to November 2019, Principal Scientist at Olon Ricerca Bioscience from March 2010 to July 2012, and Senior Scientist at MDS Pharma Services from January 2006 to March 2010. Yulia Ovechkina earned a Ph.D. in Physiology and Biophysics from the University of Washington.