Utilize my deep understanding of cell culture, cell biology and medical devices to provide technical support for process development, scale up and cGMP manufacturing of novel and existing cell and gene therapies and advise in the selection of the appropriate CDMO when needed.

Life Sciences Consultant targeting start-up organizations. I have a broad background in cell biology, cell culture and screening technologies like phage display and yeast two-hybrid.SpecialtiesStem Cell Biology, Mammalian cell culture, Phage display, Yeast two hybrid, Protein trafficking

Headed up a new initiative to develop novel cell culture growth surfaces for Corning Life Sciences. Responsible for the development and commercial launch of 3 new products:• Synthemax™: a synthetic surface for the expansion and differentiation of human embryonic stem cells.• Osteo Assay Surface: a surface that allows for the visualization and quantitation of bone resorption in culture.• Ultra-Web™: an electrospun nanofiber surface for more “in vivo” like cell growth.Managed several external collaborations. Led strategic planning, project management, and technology transfer within the product development group.

Led a team of scientists doing CHO cell line development to increase antibody production by using high throughput screening methods.

Co-Founder and research director responsible for both short and long term research goals for a drug discovery and characterization system utilizing membrane proteins. Received SBIR grant funding for proof of concept research. Participated in angel fundraising efforts.

Reporting directly to the CEO, led yeast two-hybrid screening efforts and assay development at the functional proteomics company focused on the identification of novel biological targets involved in T cell activation for drug discovery.

Led a team of scientists using phage display to develop peptide and antibody based affinity purification tools and therapeutics. Project manager on multiple profitable collaborations including work on the BLyS program for Human Genome Sciences.

Developed novel and patented cell based screening methods for phage libraries.

Developed cell based assays for drug lead optimization in the areas of inflammation and cancer.

Studied protein trafficking and membrane biogenesis using the asialoglycoprotein receptor as a model system.