San Francisco Bay Area
Hello, I’m Antonia Kwan. As a graduate of the combined physician-scientist training program from University College London, my career over the past 20+ years have included pursuing a PhD in immunology, working as a doctor and training in Pediatrics in the UK National Health Service, conducting clinical research at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and University of California San Francisco, with the goal of caring for patients at the translational interface of bench and bedside. Currently as a Senior Medical Director in Clinical Safety at Genentech / Roche, my work supports the scientific and rigorous endeavor of bringing new therapies to patients. The common thread throughout these roles has been to understand the pathophysiology of disease, to overcome the barriers of illness, and characterize, mitigate, minimize and communicate risks of innovative therapies, in service for patients. Transitioning from an individual contributor to a matrix leader of a global team, I’ve navigated the challenges of leading without authority, and discovered the effectiveness and fulfillment of intent-based leadership founded on ownership, accountability and strategic clarity. Utilizing agile processes of transparent visualization and workflow management, Cynefin sense-making and decision framework, and building a culture to establish connected teams with high psychological safety, I seek to lead authentically and empower teams to deliver impactful results. I strive to contribute to further medicine and healthcare through scientific discovery, and aspire to deliver transformative and impactful benefits to increase societal health. Towards this goal, I hope to have the chance to work with you in the future!
Facilitating small group teaching for medical students in Physiology & Biochemistry, Metabolism and Nutrition block.
Pediatric Residency Year 1: General Pediatrics, Neonatology (Level 2) Year 2: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Neonatology (Level 3) Year 3: Bone Marrow Transplant, Immunology, Infectious Diseases