Ramlah Nehring, Ph.D. is the Head of Strategy and Transactions at Roche Diagnostics, she is based in San Diego, California and leads a global team across APAC, North America and Europe. Her team leads deals for Roche Diagnostics across the spectrum of partnerships, licensing, and M&A. Ramlah has a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the University of California San Diego and did her graduate studies in molecular genetics at the Salk Institute for Biological Sciences. Ramlah's professional experience includes the ability to drive strategy and partnerships, with a significant experience in deal sourcing, structuring transactions, leading mergers and acquisitions and licensing. Prior to working at Roche Diagnostics she led the Corporate Development team at Foundation Medicine. She has spent much of her career in the startup industry with a focus on improving oncology patient care through access to novel diagnostic solutions.