Michael Parnham Email & Phone Number

• Pharmacologist with expertise in inflammation and immunopharmacology, particularly preclinical R&D of synthetic, biological and natural pharmaceuticals. Received four international research prizes, including the Prix Galien, Germany and the Lifetime Achievement Award of the International Association of Inflammation Societies. • Strong management background in strategic planning, team building/leadership, department startup, M&A support, and process development. Established and directed research groups (<60 people, < EUR 3m budget) in 3 countries with differing cultures. • Extensive international project management and partner acquisition skills; established many collaborative studies and brought 7 novel projects to clinical trials. Ebselen, biosimilar erythropoietin and filgrastim all reached national registration.• Ran for eight years an independent scientific consultancy, licensing and clinical logistics company. • Broad experience in writing and publishing; chief editor of an international peer-reviewed journal for 30 years, an encyclopedia, two book series, a textbook and co-author of over 200 other publications. Co-ordinated publication of 20 clinical trials. Organised many workshops and symposia. • Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology at Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany. • Strengths in directing and evaluating research and strategy, in organisation, training and communication.Specialties: Immunopharmacology, natural products, anti-inflammatory drug development, preclinical drug development, department set-up, team building, mentoring, external network creation, strategic planning, research process implementation, M&A experience, editing and publishing, fluent spoken German and Dutch, passable French, basic Croatian

Listed skills include Clinical Development, Strategic Planning, Editing, Drug Discovery, and 25 others.