Liz Colston, MD, PhD
About Liz Colston, MD, PhD
Liz Colston, MD, PhD, is the Clinical Development Team Lead for Dermatology at Bristol Myers Squibb, with a background in internal medicine, infectious diseases, and molecular biology.
Company
Liz Colston currently works at Bristol Myers Squibb as the Clinical Development Team Lead in Dermatology. She has held various positions at Bristol Myers Squibb, contributing significantly to the company's clinical development teams in different therapeutic areas including psoriasis, sepsis, and virology. Her employment history with the company reflects her extensive experience in clinical development and medical research.
Title
Liz Colston holds the title of Clinical Development Team Lead in Dermatology at Bristol Myers Squibb. She is responsible for overseeing clinical development programs and leading teams focused on dermatological treatments. Her leadership role encompasses guiding strategy and development of new therapies in the field of dermatology.
Education and Expertise
Liz Colston achieved her MD and PhD from Columbia University, where she studied Medicine and Microbiology from 1987 to 1996. She also holds an AB in Molecular Biology from Princeton University, which she earned from 1983 to 1987. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Infectious Diseases, showcasing her strong foundation in both medical and scientific disciplines. Her expertise spans across molecular biology, microbiology, and infectious diseases.
Background
Liz Colston has a diverse professional background, having worked at prestigious institutions and companies. She started her career as a physician-scientist at the University of Pennsylvania from 1996 to 2003. She founded EMC Biomedical Communications and worked there for six years. Later, she transitioned to medical communications roles at MediTech Media and CONNEXION Healthcare before joining Bristol Myers Squibb in various capacities. Her roles have included Senior Clinical Trial Lead for Psoriasis and Medical Director for Sepsis.
Achievements
At Bristol Myers Squibb, Liz Colston has led important programs including the Sepsis Program and the Hepatitis C Virus Program, where she served as Physician Lead and Study Director respectively. Her role in these programs underscores her significant contributions to the development of immunology treatments. Additionally, her work as a Senior Medical Director in Medical Communications and as a physician-scientist has had impactful outcomes in medical and clinical research.