Edna V.

Edna V. is an accomplished IP Attorney currently serving as Senior Patent Counsel at Sanofi. With extensive experience in intellectual property law, including roles as Chief Intellectual Property Counsel at Epizyme and Head of Intellectual Property at Obsidian Therapeutics, Edna emphasizes a business-oriented approach to developing IP strategies. They possess a strong interdisciplinary background, having worked across various industries such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and mechanical devices. Edna has contributed to the field through speaking engagements and educational initiatives, including serving as Chair for the Chemicals Energy Environment & Materials Sector at the Licensing Executives Society USA & Canada. Edna is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at Stanford University and has also studied at Harvard University.