12.12.22
The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) 76th Annual Scientific Meeting & Technology Showcase gets underway in Los Angeles today. The meeting opens with "The Future of Beauty" keynote lecture presented by Dr. Robb Akridge, PhD, founder of Opulus Beauty Labs.
In addition to developing, launching and managing his latest venture, Opulus Beauty Labs, Akridge has had an exciting career in the space. He was co-founder of Clarisonic. While at Clarisonic, he held several positions: initially as VP of clinical research and later as global brand president and global brand representative. He obtained his BS (UT, Austin), MS in botany/mycology (Texas State), and his PhD. in microbiology (Immunology and Infectious Disease, Texas A&M). Akridge has 25 cumulative years in medical and global health, including 10-plus years spent on HIV/AIDS research at the FHCRC/UW network. He was also a senior scientist in oral healthcare during the early days of Sonicare.
Other speakers and topics for today include:
2:30-4:30 PM. Session B: The Future of Beauty Panel. Moderators: Helen Knaggs, PhD & Dennis Abbeduto
2:30-3:00 PM: The Power of Biology, Jasmina Aganovic, Arcaea
3:00-3:30 PM: my-Beauty, Amit Chandra, PhD, Amway
3:30- 4:00 PM: Applying Innovation to Consumer Products - A New Carbon Economy for a Blue-Sky Future, Ellie Wood, Lanzatech
4:00-4:30 PM: Panel Q&A
4:30-6:30 PM: Welcome Happy Hour
In addition to lectures, the annual meeting includes an exhibition with nearly 100 exhibitors. To view the list of exhibitors, click here.
In addition to developing, launching and managing his latest venture, Opulus Beauty Labs, Akridge has had an exciting career in the space. He was co-founder of Clarisonic. While at Clarisonic, he held several positions: initially as VP of clinical research and later as global brand president and global brand representative. He obtained his BS (UT, Austin), MS in botany/mycology (Texas State), and his PhD. in microbiology (Immunology and Infectious Disease, Texas A&M). Akridge has 25 cumulative years in medical and global health, including 10-plus years spent on HIV/AIDS research at the FHCRC/UW network. He was also a senior scientist in oral healthcare during the early days of Sonicare.
Other speakers and topics for today include:
2:30-4:30 PM. Session B: The Future of Beauty Panel. Moderators: Helen Knaggs, PhD & Dennis Abbeduto
2:30-3:00 PM: The Power of Biology, Jasmina Aganovic, Arcaea
3:00-3:30 PM: my-Beauty, Amit Chandra, PhD, Amway
3:30- 4:00 PM: Applying Innovation to Consumer Products - A New Carbon Economy for a Blue-Sky Future, Ellie Wood, Lanzatech
4:00-4:30 PM: Panel Q&A
4:30-6:30 PM: Welcome Happy Hour
In addition to lectures, the annual meeting includes an exhibition with nearly 100 exhibitors. To view the list of exhibitors, click here.