Author: [AUTHOR] Published on 7/1/2025 12:00:00 AM
Jin Yan Jin, PhD, Executive Director and Senior Fellow, Global Head of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) and Ophthalmology/Neuroscience Clin Pharm (OMNI-ON), Genentech, Inc., South San Francisco, California
What does being an At-Large Board member mean to you?
It means that I have this invaluable opportunity to give back more to this Society that I “grew up” with and have benefited so much from. It means I can serve more members, speak for them, and support their needs. It means I can contribute my small building block toward the future of our Society.
What are you looking forward to in your role as an At-Large Board member?
As the ASCPT 2020–2025 Strategic Plan is finishing up, I am most looking forward to the coming Strategic Planning during my tenure as a Board Member to pave the future of our Society. I am also looking forward to leveraging my scientific expertise and professional experience to support ASCPT's unique strength in its multidisciplinary nature as a catalyst for clinical, translational, and predictive science.
Who has inspired you in your career?
Madame Curie—she is my childhood hero and has been an inspiration throughout my career. I admire her as a very successful female scientist and working mother, receiving the Nobel Prize twice at a time when females were sparse in science, including receiving a second award after the sudden passing of her husband. She raised two girls on her own, including one who grew up to receive another Nobel Prize. As a working mother, also with two girls myself, she has inspired me in my career and in my life!
Do you have a favorite tip or trick for clinical practice or research that you want to share with fellow members?
Stay curious and be adaptive. Firstly, recognizing (and admitting) what you do not know could be the best way to convince others and to lead.
What is one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you?
I am a Hello Kitty enthusiast—though this is probably known by many of the people who know me and work with me. I have Hello Kitty on my phone, laptop, office door, and also throughout my home—toaster, oven, waffle maker, kettle, mini fridge… You name it!
Dr. Jin has been a member of ASCPT since 2010.
