Geron Corporation

Meet William Garzon-Rodriguez, Director, Drug Product Manufacturing.    William grew up in the Andes Mountains in South America as the son of a Colombian cane and coffee farmer. His family taught him the value of hard work and discipline, he says, but it was his time spent studying and living abroad that helped him learn what he’s capable of — both professionally, and personally.     While reflecting on #HispanicHeritageMonth, William says he is proud of his work on Geron’s recent FDA approval and to be the first Colombian American in a Drug Product Manufacturing & Supply Chain position at Geron.    William also shared a quote from Julián Castro, the former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, that resonates with him, both in his work in drug product manufacturing and personal life experiences: “Our families don’t always cross the finish line in the span of one generation. But each generation passes on to the next line the fruits of their labor.”

We’re so pleased to share that Dr. Faye Feller, Chief Medical Officer at Geron, has been honored as one of this year’s PharmaVoice 100!    We continue to be inspired by her exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication to advancing patient care, so it’s only fitting that she was recognized in the “Trailblazers” category. Join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved honor!    You can read Dr. Feller’s profile here. 👉 https://lnkd.in/ei-hVK9j

📣 Geron has been named a finalist for the California Life Sciences (CLS) #Pantheon2024 award in the biopharma category! Show your support for Geron by casting your vote here: https://bit.ly/3Y6iaV4 🗳️ This recognition is a testament to our focus on delivering groundbreaking therapies to patients that have the potential to change lives by changing the course of blood cancer. We thank you for sharing our commitment to patients! Public voting ends on October 15 – don’t miss your chance!

Don’t miss our Chief Medical Officer Faye Feller at #REpatientUSA next month! See below for more info on how to register.  

Next week at Fierce Life Sciences Events’ New Product Planning Summit: Michelle Robertson, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting a case study on transitioning from clinical development to a commercial company. She'll discuss strategic resource allocation, risk mitigation, and investment strategies that have set Geron apart.     Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ezYvhNQS 

We know our mission to extend and enhance the lives of people living with blood cancers can only be accomplished through the culture and values we embody as a team. This #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth, Denise R., Director, Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety, Annat Ikin, Director, Medical Writing, and Yvonne Bleam, DSL, MBA, Senior Director, Training and Development, share more about what #BCAM means to them.  

At Geron, we are fortunate to have colleagues like Eric Elbel, Associate Director, Logistics, who are able to share their expertise and talent with others in our industry.    Eric recently represented Geron at Pharma IQ’s Temperature Control and Logistics North American Summit. His presentation detailed how the power of strategic thinking supports excellence in our daily logistics operations as well as some of the latest developments in the industry, including surges in shipping volume, advancements in AI, and eco-friendly packaging solutions. 

At Geron, our support for people living with blood cancers goes beyond just advancing treatment. This #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth, Nora E. B., Senior Director, Clinical Quality Assurance, and Laura Reederson, Director, Legal Counsel, share their perspectives on #BCAM and the importance of raising awareness.  

For more than 30 years, we’ve researched, experimented, adapted and even defied conventions in pursuit of new possibilities for patients. We’ve built on decades of research and Nobel Prize-winning discoveries with the ambition to change lives by changing the course of #BloodCancer. This #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth, learn more about myelodysplastic syndromes (#MDS) by checking out some of the resources from our friends at the MDS Foundation, Inc. https://lnkd.in/gw87hC8r 

The Geron team had a great time at #SOHO24 connecting and networking with our peers and those who share our commitment to new advances in the field of hematologic malignancies. Thank you to the Society of Hematologic Oncology for hosting another informative and inspiring annual meeting.