Executive in Residence
2025 Executive in Residence
Panel Discussion
Sept. 8, 2025 | 6 -7 p.m. | 104 Keller Building
The panel discussion will feature Executive in Residence, Olivier Noel, MD.
About the speaker
Olivier Noel, MD
Dr. Olivier Noel is a physician resident in the plastic and reconstructive surgery residency program at Yale University School of Medicine. Noel was featured on ABC's 'Shark Tank' as the founder and CEO of DNAsimple, a startup company that helps accelerate genetic research by connecting DNA donors with research scientists.
Noel earned his M.D. and Ph.D. from the Penn State College of Medicine in 2021 as a member of the Medical Scientist Training Program. He completed his Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics in 2018. His research thesis focused on characterizing the genetics behind the positive health effects in patients following bariatric surgery and developing novel therapies for diabetic patients.
Noel will visit Penn State University Park from Sept. 7-10 to share his industry experience and expertise with current students.
Darren and Ellen Lehrich HPA Executive in Residence Endowment
Thanks to a generous gift from Ellen and Darren Lehrich, the Department of Health Policy and Administration has established the Darren and Ellen Lehrich HPA Executive in Residence Endowment. This endowment allows the department to invite high-level leaders in the healthcare sector to Penn State University Park to share their industry experience, insights and expertise, and build connections with faculty and current students.
The Executive in Residence program bolsters the department's professional development initiatives, connecting students to healthcare executives and creating new paths to areas of the healthcare sector where there is a demand for talented recent graduates.
Recap the inaugural HPA Executive in Residence event, featuring Ken Fasola, president of Centene Corporation.
