Christin Godale, PhD

Dr. Christin Godale is a scientist, executive, and life sciences strategist with a deep commitment to advancing innovation in biotechnology and healthcare in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. As the Executive Director of LifeSciKY (formerly Covington Life Sciences Partners), she leads efforts to expand scientific research, education, entrepreneurship, and job creation in Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati.

With a blend of academic research and venture expertise, Christin specializes in strategic planning, storytelling, and business development, helping early-stage life science companies navigate complex operational and strategic challenges. Her work spans therapeutics, cell and gene therapy, neuroscience, and other cutting-edge fields, bridging the gap between scientific discovery and real-world applications.

Before joining LifeSciKY, she served as Director of Life Sciences at CincyTech, a boutique early-stage venture firm, where she led investment due diligence, deal flow, and strategic alliances in biotech, pharmaceuticals, and medical technology, helping build and support innovative life sciences companies.

Christin earned her PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed her research at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, where she focused on epilepsy, cell signaling pathways, and neurobiology. As a recognized thought leader, she has authored peer-reviewed publications, contributed to editorial and policy articles, and is a frequent speaker at academic and industry conferences.

She is also actively involved in shaping the life sciences ecosystem through board and advisory roles, serving on the MidSouth Research Evaluation and Commercialization Hub External Review Board, the Northern Kentucky University College of Informatics Advisory Board, the Epilepsy Alliance Ohio Board of Directors, and more.
Beyond her work in science and business, Christin is a dedicated epilepsy advocate, raising awareness and supporting research to improve treatments and patient outcomes. She lives with her husband, Kevin, in Boone County, Kentucky.