Thrive in Science: Leadership Lessons from Olga Seltser

Thrive in Science: Women's Leadership EditionIn the first guest episode of Thrive in Science, hosts Ginger Cooper and Madeline Farley sit down with Olga Seltser, Head of Automation and Laboratory Technology at Dash Bio, to explore the experiences, challenges and lessons that have shaped her 25-year career in lab automation.From taking calculated risks and stepping outside her comfort zone to building trust, leading teams and navigating the evolving role of AI in the laboratory, Olga shares candid insights on leadership, communication and finding your seat at the table.Who do you want to see next? We’re always looking to highlight inspiring women in science. If there’s someone you think should be featured on Thrive in Science, we’d love to hear from you. Please fill out this form.Stay connected with SLAS:www.slas.org | Facebook | X | LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.Upcoming Events:SLAS Meet-UpsLeiden, Netherlands (10 September 2026)Tübingen, Germany (20 October 2026)SLAS 2026 Sample Management Symposium (October 21-22, 2026 | South San Francisco, California)SLAS2027 International Conference & Exhibition (January 30 - February 3, 2027 | San Diego, California)View the full events calendar