Dr. Catalina Lopez-Correa is a leading advocate for genomics research and translation and an international leader in using innovation to solve world challenges. As Chief Operating Officer at Ruta N Medellin, she is leading the operations of a world-class innovation hub that uses cutting edge technologies and approaches to solve the city’s most pressing social and economic challenges. She is supporting SMEs, universities and governmental initiatives aiming at putting innovation at the forefront of economic and social development. Catalina is a member of the American Society of Human Genetics, the Latin American Society of Human Genetics, and the Colombian Society of Human Genetics, and also a member of the Personalized Medicine Coalition.