Tara Smith

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Executive Vice President, Innovative Therapies at Med-Life Discoveries @ Med-Life Discoveries
Saskatoon, SK, CA
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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, Canada
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About Tara Smith

I am driven by a desire to make innovative therapies for diseases with high unmet need, especially those that are considered rare and do not get the attention they deserve. My focus has been on finding creative ways to address the underlying metabolic deficiencies that appear to drive disease manifestations and progression. Currently I act as the Executive Vice President, Innovative Therapies at Med-Life Discoveries and CSO at GraySpace Therapeutics. Through these roles I oversee the therapeutic development of novel treatment strategies for neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Multiple Sclerosis as well as an orphan disease called Rhizomelic Chondrodysplasia Punctata (RCDP). This includes planning and managing the proof-of-concept research, safety pharmacology, clinical trial design, patient advocacy, trial logistics, auditing, regulatory strategy.

Tara Smith's Current Company Details
Med-Life Discoveries

Med-Life Discoveries

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Executive Vice President, Innovative Therapies at Med-Life Discoveries
Saskatoon, SK, CA
Website:
med-life.ca
Employees:
4
Tara Smith Work Experience Details
  • Med-Life Discoveries
    Med-Life Discoveries
    Saskatoon, Sk, Ca
  • Med-Life Discoveries
    Executive Vice President, Innovative Therapies
    Med-Life Discoveries May 2022 - Present
    Saskatoon, Ca
  • Med-Life Discoveries
    Vp Therapeutics
    Med-Life Discoveries Mar 2018 - Present
    Saskatoon, Ca
    In my role at Med-Life Discoviers I am responsible for the preclinical and clinical development programs of Med-Life Discoveries plasmalogen replacement compounds which focus on the treatment of the ultra-rare disease Rhizomelic Chondrodysplasia Punctata (RCDP). This includes overseeing the preclinical and clinical development including safety pharmacology, clinical trial design, patient advocacy, trial logistics, auditing and regulatory strategy.
  • Grayspace Therapeutics
    Chief Scientific Officer
    Grayspace Therapeutics Jul 2020 - Present
    Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Ca
    My role at GraySpace Therapeutics is to lead the PPI-1011 development program in both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. I am responsible for the oversight of the preclinical and clinical development including safety pharmacology, clinical trial design, patient advocacy, trial logistics, auditing, and regulatory strategy.
  • Med-Life Discoveries Lp
    Senior Scientist And Team Lead, Therapeutics
    Med-Life Discoveries Lp Jan 2017 - Mar 2018
  • University Of Saskatchewan
    Research Support Specialist
    University Of Saskatchewan Sep 2016 - Jan 2017
    Saskatoon, Sk, Ca
  • Phenomenome Discoveries Inc.
    Senior Scientist, Neuroscience
    Phenomenome Discoveries Inc. Nov 2012 - Sep 2016
    Taking primary lead on the planning, management and analysis (including preparing publications and patents) of both internal and collaborative human and animal research experiments with a focus on neurological disorders.
  • Phenomenome Discoveries Inc.
    Research Scientist
    Phenomenome Discoveries Inc. Dec 2011 - Oct 2012
    Responsible for the planning, management and analysis or both internal and contract research metabolomics experiments in a wide range of disease areas with a focus on cancer and neurological diseases.
  • Phenomenome Discoveries Inc.
    Postdoctoral Research Fellow
    Phenomenome Discoveries Inc. Aug 2009 - Nov 2011
    CIHR-funded postdoctoral fellow involved in the planning, management and execution and interpretation of both primary and therapeutic based research in a wide range of areas including: targeted and untargeted metabolomics analysis, cell culture, animal treatments, tissue harvest, cellular biology and GC/MS.
  • University Of Saskatchewan
    Sessional Lecturer
    University Of Saskatchewan Jan 2010 - Apr 2010
    Saskatoon, Sk, Ca
    Developing and presenting course material, as well as writing and marking all examinations for a Pharmaceutical Biotechnology class taught to third year pharmacy students.
  • University Of Saskatchewan
    Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Lab Instructor
    University Of Saskatchewan Jan 2005 - May 2009
    Saskatoon, Sk, Ca
    Responsible for demonstrating and teaching pharmacy students a variety of molecular biology techniques including DNA isolation and Western Blotting.
  • University Of Regina
    Biology Laboratory Teaching Assistant
    University Of Regina Sep 2003 - May 2004
    Regina, Saskatchewan, Ca
    Demonstrating and teaching biology students the laboratory components of 3 courses: Introductory Biology I, Human Biology, and Introductory Microbiology.

Tara Smith Skills

Cell Biology Biotechnology Project Management Project Planning Laboratory Skills Metabolomics Lipid Metabolism Molecular Biology Biomarkers Biomarker Discovery Neurological Disorders Neuroscience Drug Development Drug Testing Rare Diseases Biobanking Sample Management Cell Culture Life Sciences Collaborative Work Collaborative Project Management Research

Tara Smith Education Details

  • University Of Saskatchewan
    University Of Saskatchewan
    Pharmacy
  • Mcmaster University Continuing Education
    Mcmaster University Continuing Education
    Applied Clinical Research
  • University Of Regina - Luther College
    University Of Regina - Luther College
    Biochemistry

Frequently Asked Questions about Tara Smith

What company does Tara Smith work for?

Tara Smith works for Med-Life Discoveries

What is Tara Smith's role at the current company?

Tara Smith's current role is Executive Vice President, Innovative Therapies at Med-Life Discoveries.

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What schools did Tara Smith attend?

Tara Smith attended University Of Saskatchewan, Mcmaster University Continuing Education, University Of Regina - Luther College.

What are some of Tara Smith's interests?

Tara Smith has interest in Health.

What skills is Tara Smith known for?

Tara Smith has skills like Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Project Management, Project Planning, Laboratory Skills, Metabolomics, Lipid Metabolism, Molecular Biology, Biomarkers, Biomarker Discovery, Neurological Disorders, Neuroscience.

Who are Tara Smith's colleagues?

Tara Smith's colleagues are Kaeli Knudsen, Andrii Skryl.

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