Today I’m joined by Dena House - Chief People Officer atAdverum Biotechnologies.

Dena’s career has spanned some of the world’s leading life sciences companies, from Nikon Precision to Myriad Genetics, but what stands out is her passion for building strong, intentional culture in complex organizations.

At Adverum, she was brought in with a clear mission: buildthe kind of people-first culture that can power innovation, resilience, and long-term growth, even in one of biotech’s toughest markets.

We talk about how she tackled that challenge, what greatculture actually looks like in biotech, and why this work matters more now than ever.

Let’s get into it.