Michelle Ottey
 
CIC Labs + Innovation Campuses
Global Head of Centers and Labs
 
Michelle Ottey, PhD, is the Global Head of Labs and Centers at CIC, where she oversees a worldwide network of innovation campuses designed to accelerate biotech and life sciences breakthroughs. A geneticist by training and operations leader by experience, she has spent her career bridging science and business to help startups, scale-ups, and global corporations grow. At CIC, Michelle leads the development of world-class shared labs and ecosystems that support cutting-edge research, commercialization, and investment opportunities. With a background spanning genetics research, lab operations, and international expansion, she brings unique perspective on how infrastructure, collaboration, and venture capital intersect to drive discovery and impact. At RAMEN TECH 2025, Michelle will share insights on building environments that fuel biotech innovation, connect investors with entrepreneurs, and create sustainable pathways for scaling life sciences ventures.