Pharmacologist/molecular pharmacologist with both academic and industrial experience.Senior Laboratory Leader in both the pharmaceutical and medical device industries supporting multiple projects from pre-clinical to post development in multiple therapeutic areas with a major focus on metabolic disorders.Successful multi-functional team leader Extensive publishing record in top tier scientific journals and multiple presentations at national and international scientific meetings (>60 published papers, abstracts and chapters). Extensive expertise with all levels of drug discovery.Extensive understanding of pathophysiology and pharmacology of diabetesIndustry leading expertise in the role of afferent and efferent neuronal activity in the pathology and treatment of diabetes.Extensive understanding of the role of GI peptides, bile and microbiota in diabetes.Industry leading expert on the mechanism by which bariatric surgery reverses diabetes. Extensive experience with a wide range of in vivo models for diabetes and in vitro assaysInspiring and developing quality staff.Leading research groups of Ph.D. and none Ph.D. scientistsBuilding strong partnerships with internal and external groups, focused on meeting business needs