Research Specialist/Senior Development Specialist
Shire Hgt (Formerly Tkt)
Senior Research Specialist IResponsibilities included the functional characterization of proteins for use in the development of therapies for rare diseases.Senior Development Specialist (2003-2005)Responsible for the development, optimization, and characterization of animal free media formulations for human cell lines. Trained and supervised a Development Specialist I.Research Specialist III (1998-2003)Research Associate I (1996-1998)Planned and executed collagen matrix studies, for the delivery of therapeutic proteins, both in-vivo and in-vitro.Designed and performed in-vitro bioactivity assays to test angiogenic potential of collagen matrix components. Developed a serum free injectable matrix system. Performed studies using various implant substrates such as Vicryl Knitted mesh and Ethisorb. Maintained rabbit, human, and canine fibroblast clones in-vitro.