BIO 2026 | Melissa Crowl | ROIS

What happens when a bench scientist steps out of the lab and into client relations? They bring an invaluable, technically grounded perspective to business growth.

In this episode of Partner.Bio live from BIO International Convention 2026 in San Diego, we sit down with Melissa Crowl, VP Business Development for North America at ROIS. Fresh into her new role and attending her very first BIO convention, Melissa brings a vibrant energy and a wealth of cross-functional industry expertise to the floor.

Melissa sits down with Aaron to discuss her first impressions of the global event, the unique way regional ecosystems are collaborating this year, and the hilarious, unexpected catalyst that pulled her out of the lab and into the corporate strategy space.