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Goleta, California

•Strategic Biotechnology Consulting in the fields of medical device research, technology assessment, cell therapy, and early stage start ups with novel medical products.

Santa Barbara, California

Responsible for strategic identification and technical assessment of aesthetic medical device technology for enhancement of Allergan device portfolio and pipeline.

Santa Barbara, Ca

Responsible for leading and developing Tissue and Material Science Department within Allergan Medical Division of Allergan with a focus on biologic research and development of Aesthetic Medical Device products.

Carlsbad, California

Led Research Department in the development of technology in support of a cellular vaccine moving into phase III clinical trials for treatment of melanoma and the preclinical research and development of a novel monoclonal antibody to collagen approved for phase one clinical studies. Served as an Officer in the company with completion of technology acquisition, significant corporate partnerships and the successful completion of an IPO.

Round Lake, Illinois

Led Research group of over 20 scientists and engineers working on stem cell and immunotherapy programs for Division. Worked internationally with divisions in Europe and with sales for to support current and future products.

Round Lake, Illinois

Oversaw corporate research activities in cell biology and managed group of 40 scientists and engineers working in fields of immunology, diabetes, medical devices and cell based therapies.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Professor in Departments of Medicine, Pathology and Microbiology. Led research team and conducted research in the fields of Immunology, inflammation, oncology and stem cell biology. Published over 100 manuscripts funded through multiple NIH and other competitive grants,and taught immunology and microbiology to medical students and graduate students.