LifeSci Advisors launches gender diversity initiative

LifeSci Advisors unveiled a plan to address gender diversity in the life sciences in the wake of criticism that it hired 70 female models to attend a party it co-hosted during the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference in January.

On Friday, LifeSci Advisors said it created an advisory board on gender diversity to help the firm identify programs that support professional women in the life sciences industry. The board's co-chairs are Knightsbridge Advisers Managing Principal Barbara Piette and Stem for Life Foundation founder Robin Smith. ...