Ventana Medical Systems
Lia Caldwell is a seasoned professional in the field of histology and companion diagnostic assay development, currently serving as the PHCS Assay Development Technical Lead at ROCHE TISSUE DIAGNOSTICS since January 2023. Previously, Lia held various roles at Ventana Medical Systems from July 2009, including Senior Scientist and Technical Lead focusing on companion diagnostic assay development and interaction with pharmaceutical partners and health authorities. Lia's expertise extends to preanalytic variables in histology workflows, troubleshooting assay development challenges, and leading process improvement initiatives. Additional experience includes roles at Northwest Medical Center as a Histology Technician and inspections for the College of American Pathologists. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Technical and Scientific Communication from Purdue Global and an Associate's degree in Histotechnology from Pima Community College.
Ventana Medical Systems
Ventana Medical Systems, Inc., a member of the Roche Group, innovates and manufactures instruments and reagents that automate tissue processing and slide staining for cancer diagnostics. VENTANA solutions are used in clinical histology and drug development research laboratories worldwide. The company’s intuitive, integrated staining and workflow management platforms that optimize laboratory efficiencies to reduce errors – support diagnosis and inform treatment decisions for anatomic pathology professionals. Together with Roche, Ventana is driving personalized healthcare through accelerated drug discovery and the development of “companion diagnostics” to identify the patients most likely to respond favorably to specific therapies. Visit www.ventana.com to learn more.