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Meet The New JLABS @TMC Team

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Emmanuelle Schuler, Head of JLABS @TMC

Emmanuelle Schuler

Emmanuelle Schuler is the Head of JLABS @TMC, Johnson & Johnson's latest life science incubator. Emmanuelle's focus is on bringing together executives, investors, entrepreneurs, thought leaders, clinicians and inventors to create innovative solutions that impact patients' life and healthcare delivery. She collaborates with J&J Innovation and J&J's corporate venture capital group to attract companies in alignment with their strategic efforts in biopharma, diagnostics, medical devices and consumer healthcare.

Dr. Schuler brings over ten years of experience in intellectual capital management, strategic alliances, and joint ventures. Prior to joining J&J, she led IP-based transactions at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Before that, she was responsible for industry-based strategic collaborations at the University of Houston. She consulted with the European Commission on innovation policy issues. She also worked on science policy projects under the mentorship of Nobel Laureate Dr. Richard E. Smalley at Rice University. Emmanuelle founded an award-winning Science Café in Copenhagen and another in Houston where she led public debates at the intersection of science, art and culture.

Emmanuelle earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Université du Québec à Montréal, a Ph.D. in chemistry from McGill University, and a Master of Business Administration degree from Rice University.

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Connect with Emmanuelle:

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 Email  eschuler@its.jnj.com

Sahar Ali, Office Leader

Sahar Ali

Sahar Ali grew up in Houston, TX. She is fascinated by the minute details of life forms, and therefore, obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Sam Houston State University. After temperamental bacteria and chemical bonds drove her crazy, she decided to minor in criminal justice where she had the chance of visiting a state prison.

Professionally, she has over six years of customer service experience in the healthcare industry. She has met and enjoyed working with people from all walks of life from crying toddlers to the screaming elderly, and not to forget the eccentric physicians. She had the opportunity to work face to face with patients as a physical therapy assistant, as well as work behind the scenes with billing, insurance companies, and various other departments.

One of her accomplishments was to serve on a team of super users to implement a new software system for an entire clinic of 40 physician offices.

During her free time, she likes to read, do yoga, attend local art festivals, and try different cuisines.

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 Connect on LinkedIn  linkedin.com/pub/sahar-ali/75/b83/305
 Email  sali41@its.jnj.com

Texas Events

Sep 5 | APPLICATION DEADLINE to Meet with... Early Stage Investors | Multiple tracks for partnering

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Sep 30 | Meet with... Early Stage Investors | Multiple tracks for partnering

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Oct 20 | ABCs of the FDA - How to... Set a Preclinical Roadmap

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Oct 27 | Inspiring Leaders: Andy Conrad, Head of Google Life Sciences

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Juliane Humphries, Operations Manager

Juliane Humphries

Juliane Humphries joins the Johnson and Johnson Innovations team with a decade of leadership experience in research and development. Juliane holds a Masters in Business Administration from Kaplan University and certifications in process and performance improvement.

Prior to joining Johnson & Johnson, Juliane, who is a native German, most recently served as a Project Manager and Corporate Projects Office Analyst in information technology for a global aviation company.

Juliane's previous experience includes project, laboratory and clinical trial management roles with companies including the biotechnology start-up company Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Medical Metrics, Inc.

In her free time, Juliane enjoys spending time with her husband, 2 daughters (Courtney, 13 and Kaylee, 8) and exchange student (Marieke, 16). Her hobbies include fitness, running and reading.

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 Connect on LinkedIn  linkedin.com/pub/juliane-humphries/11/364/13b
 Email  jhumph@its.jnj.com

Kristin Weikel, Marketing & Events Leader

Kristin Weikel

Kristin Weikel serves as the Marketing & Events Leader for Johnson & Johnson Innovation JLABS @TMC. Her previous experience in life sciences includes serving as Director of Business Development for MediTech Strategic Consultants, B.V. Prior to MediTech, she served as Manager of Economic Development for The Greater Houston Partnership, specializing in the life science, nanotechnology and food industries promoting and growing the 10 co. Houston region by attracting domestic and international corporate expansion.

Kristin graduated from the University of Florida, Gainesville with a MBA in Marketing from Thunderbird, School of Global Management in Glendale, AZ with a MIM (Master of International Management specializing in International Marketing and Latin America). She received her undergraduate degree In Political Science from Denison University, Granville, OH including a year of studies in London. Kristin has an extensive international business and public affairs background. Her international business background includes positions with Southcorp Wines, The Americas, The Coca-Cola Company, Owens Illinois, and United Airlines in Hong Kong. She worked on several Presidential Campaigns, Advance work for First Lady Laura Bush, The 2004 Sea Island Summit Planning Organization (G8- World Leaders' Economic Summit), The United States Senate Finance Committee, Subcommittee on International Trade, The White House and House of Commons in London.

In her free time, Kristin enjoys international travel, entertaining family and friends, and her volunteer work as Chapter Leader for Thunderbird graduate school Alumni and volunteering for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

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 Connect on LinkedIn  linkedin.com/pub/kristin-weikel/0/36b/940
 Email  kweikel@its.jnj.com

Accepting Applications

JLABS is looking for high-potential companies from diverse healthcare sectors.

For more information or to apply, please contact Erika Kula or visit the JLABS website.

Erika Kula

Meet Erika Kula, BD Manager for JLABS. Erika's favorite season is USC Football season.

Stephanie Robertson

Meet Stephanie Robertson, Director New Ventures & Partnering at Johnson & Johnson Innovation, California. Stephanie is planning on sailing around the world when she retires.

About Johnson & Johnson Innovation,
JLABS

JLABS, part of Johnson & Johnson Innovation, LLC, is a network of life science incubators providing emerging companies many of the advantages of being in a big company, without the capital investment. JLABS offers singular bench tops, modular wet lab units and office space on a short-term basis, allowing companies to pay only for the space they need, with an option to quickly expand when they have the resources to do so. Companies residing at JLABS also have access to core research labs hosting specialized capital equipment and shared administrative areas. JLABS is an open innovation model, and the agreement for space does not grant JLABS or Johnson & Johnson Innovation, Inc. any stake or rights in the companies, nor will the companies have a guaranteed future affiliation with JLABS. The flagship facility is located in San Diego at Janssen's West Coast Research Center, and Johnson & Johnson Innovation JLABS has now two established locations in San Francisco, one through a collaboration with the California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences (QB3) and a second standalone facility, and in Boston, through a collaboration with Lab Central. For more information please visit jlabs.jnjinnovation.com.

About Johnson & Johnson Innovation

Johnson & Johnson Innovation, LLC focuses on accelerating early-stage innovation worldwide and forming collaborations between entrepreneurs and Johnson & Johnson's global healthcare businesses. Johnson & Johnson Innovation provides scientists, entrepreneurs and emerging companies one-stop access to science and technology experts who can facilitate collaborations across the pharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostics and consumer companies of Johnson & Johnson. Johnson & Johnson Innovation includes local deal-making capabilities with the flexibility to adapt deal structures to match early-stage opportunities and establish novel collaborations that speed development of innovations to solve unmet needs in patients. For more information please visit www.jnjinnovation.com.

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