Julia Civardi is an established life sciences professional and nationally recognized patient advocate who has dedicated her life's work to helping patients and families. Throughout her 15-year career in the area of health care and genomics, Julia has worked with the world’s most elite medical faculty, biotechnology experts, and clinical researchers to advance patient care. As a two-time cancer survivor, she has a deep, personal understanding of the issues patients face when trying to identify and access the best testing, treatment, and therapy.