Robert S. Kellar, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Playa Vista, California, Us

Flagstaff, Arizona, Us

2024-present Professor of Practice in Biological Sciences, Adjunct Professor in Mechanical Engineering2019-presentCore Faculty, Center for Materials Interfaces in Research Applications (¡MIRA!) 2015-present Director, Imaging & Histology Core Facility (IHCF)2015-2024 Associate Professor of Practice in Biological Sciences, Adjunct Professor in Mechanical Engineering2016-2019Co-Director, Bioengineering PhD Program2018-2019Core Faculty, Center for Bioengineering Innovation (CBI)2013-2015 Lecturer in Biology & Adjunct Professor in Mechanical Engineering2008-2013 Instructor in Biology & Adjunct Professor in Mechanical Engineering2007-2008 Adjunct Professor in Mechanical Engineering

R&DProduct DevelopmentRegulatory Strategies & SubmissionsClinical Trial DesignBusiness & Marketing plansCommercialization PlansFund Raising

Flagstaff, Arizona, Us

Broomfield, Colorado, Us

Executive Management responsibilities.Manage and direct research, clinical, regulatory, product development, and manufacturing/production (Team >14 reports).Raised over $4.5 M in Series A round funding.Research grants submitted for over $4.0M in funding.Team facilitated the filing of two new US patents.Numerous scientific abstracts presented.Scientific manuscript publications. Product launch in first 16 months of company incorporation.510(k) regulatory submission in first 18 months of company incorporation.

Newark, Delaware, Us

2005-2007Worldwide manager for marketing, business, and sales for Thoracic Aortic Endoprothesis Business.Responsible for product market launches (US and International).Facilitated marketing focus groups with US and International physicians.Responsible for market research and evaluation for next generation product development.Responsible for competitive market analysis and product training for associates and physicians.Responsible for product surveillance and MDR reporting to the FDA.Team leader on R&D projects for new product development with stent graft technology and balloon catheter technology.Several US and International market launches.2003-2005Worldwide manager for marketing, business, and sales for Oral Health Business. Facilitated marketing focus groups with US and International physicians.Responsible for market research and evaluation for next generation product development.Responsible for competitive market analysis and product training for associates and physicians.Team leader on R&D projects for new product development using resorbable polymer technology.Scientific resource for resorbable polymer technology and stent graft technology.Team resource for clinical, regulatory, manufacturing, and packing of non-resorbable and resorbable polymer technology and stent graft technology.Successful 510(k) clearance for expanded indications for existing commercial products.Successful market launch of two new oral health products in US and International markets.

Sole scientific participant on team selected to market and sell company programs and R&D assets.Lead scientist on cross-functional cardiovascular business development team including: regulatory, clinical, engineering, legal, and business.Manage and coordinate multi-million dollar pre-clinical GLP and non-GLP studies.Manage grant funded programs including $2 million Federal NIST Grant: Ischemic Repair Device.Manage local animal vivarium and DEA license.Manage research associates and interns.Lead scientific discussions with CBER and CDRH within the FDA.Lead scientist for in vivo animal implant studies for cardiac and peripheral applications.Coordinate pre-clinical GLP and non-GLP studies.Develop experimental designs and IACUC protocols.

Tucson, Az, Us

Instructor of record for Anatomy & Physiology Lecture and Laboratory, BIO 201 and BIO 202.Design and develop course curriculum and syllabus.Design and administer lecture exams and laboratory practicals.Evaluate and grade individual student's progress.

Tucson, Arizona, Us

Testing and design of endovascular stents and vascular grafts.Evaluation and testing of polymer coatings and catheter-based delivery systems.Designed a new animal model for the evaluation of the healing response associated with polymers. Developed morphometric techniques for quantitative evaluations of polymer implants.Designed and developed a tissue-engineered epicardial device to stimulate angiogenesis.

Ph.D., Physiological Sciences

M.S., Physiological Sciences

B.S., Exercise Sciences