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Christina Drathen leads the Product Management team for Metals and Minerals at Thermo Fisher Scientific. With over a decade of experience in X-ray analytical tools, Christina has a proven track record in the field. Following a postdoctoral fellowship at the European Synchrotron in France, she transitioned to the analytical instrument manufacturing industry. Here, she held roles as an application specialist and product manager for a diverse range of products. Christina’s deep understanding of both the scientific and commercial aspects of the industry enables her to effectively bridge the gap between research and practical applications. 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