Dr. Giedrė Kvedaravičienė is an expert in health innovation and policy with experience spanning academic, clinical, and governmental settings. Over the last ten years she has contributed to medical innovation through the implementation of advanced therapies, including ATMPs, in clinical practice, while supporting research and policy initiatives at national and EU levels. Her work includes championing population-based and rare disease research with a focus on early diagnosis, translational research, and the integration of innovative diagnostics into health systems. Since early 2024 she serves as Director of Lithuania’s first population biobank at Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine, is a member of the Advisory Boards of the European Partnership for Personalized Medicine (PerMed) and active participant in national and international scientific networks.