Espresso Chat: Ron Alfa
February 26 @ 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Speaker Biography: Ron Alfa is a physician-scientist at the forefront of leveraging technology to tackle unmet therapeutic needs in medicine. He is Co-Founder and CEO of NOETIK, a next-generation precision oncology company using multimodal foundation models pre-trained on large-scale human tumor data to discover cancer therapeutics. Prior to founding Noetik, Ron was Senior Vice President, Head of Research, and acting-CSO at Recursion, where he led the company’s scientific organizations and portfolio strategy. At Recursion, he led portfolio and platform builds across rare disease, neuroscience, oncology, and immunology, and was responsible for advancing multiple therapeutic programs from discovery to clinical development. Ron holds an MD and PhD from Stanford University School of Medicine, where he completed his doctoral work in Neuroscience, and has an MA in History of Medicine from UCL.
About Espresso Chats
Espresso Chats are informal, 30-minute virtual conversations designed to connect students directly with alumni, industry professionals, and thought leaders in digital health.
There’s no formal presentation—just candid conversation about careers, innovation, and lessons learned. With small group sizes and a cap on attendance, each session stays personal and interactive, giving participants the chance to ask questions and gain insights you won’t find in a classroom or textbook.
How it works:
- Sessions are held virtually for easy access from anywhere
- Attendance is capped to keep discussions intimate
- No slides—just open, honest dialogue
- Topics range from breaking into digital health careers to navigating innovation and leadership challenges
Registration is first-come, first-served, so keep an eye on emails and newsletters for upcoming sessions. These spots go quickly—sign up early to secure yours!
Whether you’re exploring your career path or seeking real-world perspective from experts in the field, Espresso Chats are your chance to grab a quick dose of insight and inspiration.