Accomplished scientist with more than 25 years of experience in academic and industrial settings; specialty in cancer biology, tumor-induced bone diseases, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and regenerative medicine. Productive leader with experience in directing project teams, generating and administering research grants, and training, managing, and mentoring laboratory personnel, students, and post-doctoral fellows. Innovative thinker who strives to rigorously design and execute effective scientific strategies and to critically evaluate and disseminate relevant study information. Published professional who works well independently and thrives in collaborative team environments. Extensive project management and laboratory experience in animal, cell culture and tissue culture models, molecular biology (including next-generation sequencing), RNA Seq, biochemistry, histology, and histological scoring techniques. Strong understanding of GDP, GLP, and IVD/CDx product development design control.