Dr. Christina M. H. Powell, PhD works in the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry. She has a strong scientific research background conducting cancer research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (1991-1999, doctoral research) and genetics research at Massachusetts General Hospital (postdoctoral research within a physician’s group), two affiliates of Harvard Medical School and Harvard University. Her research background in biochemistry, microbiology, and molecular biology extends back to Penn State University, where she served on the University’s Board of Trustees (1987-1990), and won numerous awards, including a National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship and national leadership award for college women.