Members

Christian Laing

Director, Data Science and Bioinformatics - Turnstone Biologics

Christian is an accomplished professional in the clinical-stage biotechnology field. He boasts extensive expertise in the statistical analysis of clinical trials, with a notable emphasis in oncology.

Christian’s proficient in various DNA technologies such as NGS (Illumina, Ion Torrent, PacBio), RNA technologies including bulk RNASeq, scRNAseq, NanoString, and RNA 2D/3D structure prediction, as well as protein technologies like Flow Cytometry, CITE-seq, and TCRseq. He excels at critical problem-solving, and his specialties encompass scientific research, statistical modeling, NGS sequencing, genomics, oncology, immunology, scripting, simulation, and machine learning.

Vistage on Campus – Flex 25

Grant Gangeness

Principal R&D Engineer - Edwards Lifesciences

Grant Gangeness is an experienced biomedical engineer with 8 years of new product development experience, specifically designing and developing aortic and mitral valve replacement technologies for the U.S. and European markets. As a Principal R&D Engineer at Edwards Lifesciences (Irvine, CA), Grant is a proven innovator with 4 issued patents and 10+ patents pending. He is currently responsible for three product iterations of a mitral valve replacement system, where a patient’s diseased, native mitral valve is replaced with a bioprosthetic mitral valve. This procedure can be completed without the need for open heart surgery and is an important unmet need clinically, with a potential market opportunity of $10B+. In addition, Grant has commercial product launch experience, where he has supported product launches in hospitals across the U.S. and Europe, serving as a trusted partner for marketing and clinical functions.

Grant is a graduate of the University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN), where he earned his Bachelor’s of Science in Biomedical Engineering degree. Today, Grant is pursuing his MBA at the UCSD Rady School of Management as a part of the weekend cohort, where he intends to graduate in May 2025. In his spare time, Grant enjoys downhill skiing with friends in the Sierras and Utah, running, cycling, hiking, visiting family in Minnesota, and camping in the Sierras with his wife, Alex and dog, Piper.

Vistage on Campus – Flex 25

Dani Xing

Product Manager - TriLink BioTechnologies

As a Product Manager at TriLink BioTechnologies, part of Maravai LifeSciences, Dani leverages her MSHS degree in Regulatory Affairs and expertise in biotechnology to develop and launch innovative products and solutions for the biopharma industry. With over nine years of work experience in various roles, she’s gained valuable skills in business development, strategic marketing, and strategy. She’s contributed to the growth and success of Phenomenex, Agela, and Endo Pharmaceuticals, by working with cross-functional teams, building strong customer relationships, and delivering high-quality results. Dani is passionate about advancing the field of biopharma and enhancing the lives of patients and consumers.

Vistage on Campus – Flex 25

Efren Sandoval

VP, Operations - Helix

Efren Sandoval is currently Vice President of Operations at Helix. He is an expert in running a high-complexity and high-throughput clinical sequencing lab. His colleagues are impressed by by his technical skills, out-of-the-box thinking, and his deep understanding of the lab processes. In 2021 and 2022, he contributed to two publications on SARS-CoV-2 in the United States.

Efren is a California State Certified-Clinical Genetics Molecular Biologist Scientist (CGMBS) and a National Certification-Laboratory Specialist in Molecular Biology, MB(ASCP).

Vistage on Campus – Flex 25

Sabrina Selway

Sales Director - Cosmo Bio USA

With over 15 years of experience in a diverse array of academic and industry research and sales roles, Sabrina enjoys growing as an active contributor to scientific research and education. Her responsibilities currently comprise of international distribution management and specialized product management. She is a creative, positive, self-motivated communicator and volunteers her time at the EUSD Farm Lab as well as Girl Scouts San Diego.

Vistage on Campus – Flex 25

Hashim Kamakhi

Founder & CEO - White Space

Hashim is a seasoned entrepreneur recognized for his role in establishing impactful organizations. In 2015, Hashim founded White Space, a hospitality-based company that swiftly expanded to six locations in Saudi Arabia’s western region, serving as a leading office solutions provider for freelancers, startups, corporates, and SMEs. White Space currently employs more than 60 people, serves more than 10,000 clients, and operates in 10 locations. Additionally, he is a Board Member of Naseem, a company focused on providing a last-mile delivery solution for products that require a temperature-controlled environment, a niche that is underserved in the Saudi logistics market.

Hashim’s academic credentials include a master’s degree from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and an engineering degree from the University of New South Wales (UNSW-Sydney, Australia). He holds a certificate in entrepreneurship from Johnson’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute (Cornell University) and is an accredited SME consultant (ASMEC) since 2018.

Vistage on Campus – Flex 25