Diane Stephenson is a neuroscientist by training with 30 years combined experience in academic neuroscience and drug discovery. Dr. Stephenson received her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at University of California and her Ph.D. in Medical Neurobiology from Indiana University. After 25 yrs in industry she transitioned to serve as a leader at the Critical Path Institute. She currently serves as Executive Director, Critical Path for Parkinson’s Consortium, a multinational consortium comprised of diverse stakeholders including industry, patient groups, academics, professional societies and regulatory experts collectively aimed at accelerating treatments for PD.