Dr. Robb Akridge Is Opening Keynote Speaker at SCC’s 76th Annual Scientific Meeting

The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) 76th Annual Scientific Meeting & Technology Showcase will open in Los Angeles on Monday, Dec. 12 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.

Akridge is a member of many professional organizations including the American Academy of Dermatology and as a board member of the Independent Beauty Association.

Additional keynote speakers are Frontiers of Science Keynote Lecture by Paul Cox, PhD, Brain Chemistry Labs, and Henry Maso Keynote Award Lecture by Katherine Oglesby, Nuritas.

More information the full agenda can be found online.