Life Sciences [WGHI] Interview Series "Leading the Way"

October 7, 2026 - 6:30 PM Eastern Time

Location: Virtual on Zoom

The Women’s Global Health Institute (WGHI) is excited to host our next interview, "Advancing Women’s Health Through Medical Innovation," featuring Jennifer Kerr, President of Cook Research Inc., Cook Medical’s Global Leader for Clinical Affairs, a member of Board of Directors of the Medical Device Manufacturers Association, and a Chair of Governing Committee for the National Evaluation System for Health Technology. As President of Cook Research Inc., Jennifer oversees a large staff of engineers, scientists, regulatory professionals and clinical experts responsible for producing hundreds of life-changing products that combine minimally invasive medical devices, drugs, biologic materials and cellular therapies. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Purdue in Biomedical Engineering and is a member of the External Advisory Council for Women’s Global Health Institute. Jennifer will be interviewed by Daniel DeLaurentis, Executive Vice President for Research and the Bruce Reese Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics, on Oct 7 at 6:30 PM EST. The interview is part of the WGHI Interview Series, which features distinguished scientists and leaders on research, leadership, career path, and work-life balance. This virtual event is open to the public and free.

Online registration is required for this event.