How does an international perspective shape a cross-border approach to science, communication, and innovation? Find out in Elif's keynote.
In her keynote, Draw Your Own Path in Life Science, Elif Damla Karakolcu shares how gaining an international perspective from her own educational path shaped her cross-border approach to science, communication, and innovation. Realizing that the transformative power of science should not remain limited to laboratories, she shifted her focus to science communication and translating complex innovations into compelling stories.
About Elif Damla Karakolcu
Elif is focused on making science understandable and investable. As a Communications Director at Capital Cell, Europe’s leading biotechnology-focused alternative investment platform, she helps bridge cutting-edge science with the world of finance.
A graduate of Molecular Biology and Genetics from Istanbul University, she continued her education in Portugal, gaining an international perspective that shaped her cross-border approach to science, communication, and innovation. Realizing that the transformative power of science should not remain limited to laboratories, she shifted her focus to science communication.
With this vision, she founded the BioRevolution newsletter, which has grown into a multidisciplinary resource. Through her work spanning scientific research, entrepreneurship projects, leadership programs, and international recognition, Elif aims to share the transformative power of biotechnology with wider audiences, make science more accessible, and support its investment potential.
Part of SRT ConnectED Barcelona
This keynote is part of SRT ConnectED Barcelona - an international postgraduate event for graduates and young professionals exploring career growth, international study, or executive education. Whether you're considering a master’s, an MBA, or seeking new tools for innovation, the event offers fresh perspectives and practical connections.
📍 Location: Novotel Barcelona City | 📅 Date: 06 March 2026
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