Speaking to the Scientists Behind the Science: AstraZeneca Santa Monica
AstraZeneca, Santa Monica, December 2025: Approximately 100 researchers attended Laurie's talk at the AstraZeneca facility - the same building where Kite Pharma was originally located. Laurie spoke for approximately one hour about what it means to be a patient navigating a terminal disease and the barriers patients face.
Speaking at the Royal Institution London: 4Bio Annual General Meeting
4Bio Annual General Meeting, The Royal Institution, London, October 2025: Laurie spoke at the annual general meeting of 4Bio, a private equity fund focused on cell and gene therapy companies. The Royal Institution was founded in 1795 to honor scientific advances.
A Decade of Progress in Cell Therapy: CAR-TCR Summit Boston
10th Annual CAR-TCR Summit, Boston Public Library, September 2025: Laurie spoke at one of the leading annual gatherings for cell and gene therapy researchers and clinicians.
The Patient Who Helped Make It Possible: Kite Pharma's 25,000th CAR-T Patient Celebration
Kite Pharma 25,000th CAR-T Patient Celebration, Santa Monica, December 2024: Company-wide celebration of a milestone. Laurie spoke on a moderated panel alongside another long-term CAR-T patient, Branden, who received the treatment for pediatric leukemia the same year as Laurie.
Keynoting the Advanced Therapies Congress: Philadelphia 2024
Advanced Therapies Congress, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, November 2024: Keynote speech to approximately 1200 attendees. Laurie shared the stage with Cindy Perettie, CEO of Kite Pharma.