Dr. Mia Edgerton-Fulton: Building Influence in Biotech and The NeuroPlex Blueprint for Empowering Scholars - 036

Dr. Mia Edgerton-Fulton: Building Influence in Biotech and The NeuroPlex Blueprint for Empowering Scholars - 036

From Lunch with Leaders: Influence Extraordinary Authentic Women in STEM Careers for Empowerment by Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya | Authentic Influencer for Women Empowerment Experts

April 7, 2026 · 53 min · Season 1 · Episode 36

About this episode

Dr. Mia Edgerton-Fulton discusses her career in biotech and mentorship initiatives.

Dr. Mia Edgerton-Fulton , a biomedical scientist, educator, and entrepreneur, joins Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to discuss her multifaceted career. Dr. Mia shares how she bridges the gap between complex research and real-world impact through her biotech venture, NeuroPlex, and her mentorship initiative, Scholarly Scouts. Who is this for? For women in STEM, aspiring biotech founders, graduate students, and educators wanting to expand their impact. Valuable for those interested in entrepreneurship, science communication, and mentorship. Memorable Quotes with Timestamps: [01:15] "It's going to be a lot of people that are going to say no starting out, but just because it's rejection doesn't mean it's over. Sometimes rejection is protection." [06:09] "This is where the real work happens when you truly help shape the trajectory of students because they're at a point where they're finding themselves." [12:59] "Sometimes everybody isn't going to give you 500 likes and that's okay. Regardless, someone sees it and it resonates with someone." [21:45] "I never saw a scientist, let alone one that looks like me. So I think right now, even more, it's…

People in this episode

Host: Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya

Guest: Dr. Mia Edgerton-Fulton

Topics covered

  • biotech
  • mentorship
  • STEM
  • entrepreneurship
  • science communication

Keywords

  • biomedical scientist
  • entrepreneur
  • women in STEM
  • mentorship
  • biotech founders

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NeuroPlex, Scholarly Scouts

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