MISSION

healthy people, healthy environments

MAKING BIOTECHNOLOGY WORK

Apr 14 2023

MAKING BIOTECHNOLOGY WORK FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD

Technology Analyst. Business Strategist. New Product Developer. Public Health Innovator.
For over 25 years I have been driven through my research and industry work to build and advance biotechnology solutions for complex problems impacting health and the environment. Currently working to advance new technologies with public health, biosecurity, and environmental applications.

Previous Companies

Intrexon | pioneering synthetic biology and genetic engineering company
Exonhit Therapeutics | microarray molecular diagnostics for chronic disease and genetic variant screening
Vectrant Technologies | biodefense threat detection systems and infectious disease medical diagnostics
Nanogen | microarray molecular diagnostics for chronic and infectious diseases
Gen-Probe | molecular tests for screening US blood supply and clinical diagnostics for infectious diseases

Highlights

Advanced first-in-class genetic engineering products and new product development programs for health, food, consumer, biosecurity, and environment sectors at pioneering synthetic biology company (Intrexon) (see list)
Pioneered gene-edited bioremediation platform for environmental cleanup of contaminants of concern (Intrexon)
Supported diligence and business strategy for biotechnology acquisitions exceeding $400M (Intrexon) (see list)
Developed novel molecular diagnostics and environmental biothreat detection systems with integrated immunoassay and molecular tests for US Intelligence Community (Vectrant)
Launched the APTIMA infectious disease molecular diagnostic platform with first FDA-cleared combined chlamydia and gonorrhea test (Gen-Probe)
Developed molecular tests for safety screening of US blood supply against HIV, HCV, HBV, and West Nile Virus (Gen-Probe)
Developed several first-in-class molecular diagnostics at leading diagnostics company (Gen-Probe) and have specialized experience developing FDA regulated medical diagnostics (see list)

MISSION: HEALTHY PEOPLE, HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS I believe that the health and biosecurity of humans, animals and ecosystems is interconnected, and we can realize healthier, more secure lives now and for generations to come by developing new technologies designed to serve the public good by improving health outcomes and promoting healthy living and healthy environments. The public good can be measured in part by the impact of our investments in making people healthier, protecting our environment, and ensuring the safety and security of our communities.

I am focused on making biotechnology work for the public good. To achieve this aim I have worked for pioneering biotech companies and research institutions, as well as founded businesses to advise biotechnology startups and establish new ventures that contribute to healthier people and healthier environments. I am interested in opportunities to advance new technologies:
• Helping founders realize their innovations and establish new ventures promoting environmental and public health
• Advising companies on business, technology, and new product development strategies
• Providing technology scouting and technical diligence support to help de-risk investments

As part of my effort, I am currently honing my skills performing epidemiological and risk analyses to better understand targets for intervention, resource requirements, and methods for analyzing data to inform next steps developing and deploying technologies to operationalize environmental and public health interventions. Learn more below about my activities and the experiences that catalyzed a personal mission to use my decades of experience in the biotechnology industry to promote global public health, biosecurity, and healthy spaces in our natural and built environments.

FOCUS AREAS (click to read more)
MAKING BIOTECHNOLOGY WORK
PUBLIC HEALTH AND BIOSECURITY
ACADEMIC RESEARCH
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
BUILDING PUBLIC TRUST

Learn more about my BIOTECH EXPERIENCE & AFFILIATIONS