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Robert J. Harman, D.V.M., M.P.V.M. - Founder, Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Harman has more than 22 years of experience as a chief executive officer and biotechnology entrepreneur in four novel businesses, all financial successes. Dr. Harman is a veterinarian and statistician, and has overseen the completion of more than 1,000 contract research projects in his career for the development of veterinary and human biotechnology products. He has led the following companies: HTI Bio-Services, a contract research company; HTI Bio-Products, a biological reagent and antibody production company; and Animal Health Ventures, a veterinary product licensing company. |
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Michael Dale, B.S. - Founder, Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Dale has extensive business and managerial experience with multiple start-up biotech companies, and was co-founder of HTI Bio-Products, a biological reagent and antibody company. His expertise covers start-up and scale-up of operations; sales and marketing; data systems; and production. Mr. Dale and Dr. Harman have been partners for numerous years in biotechnology and veterinary service businesses. |
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Carolyn Wrightson, Ph.D. - Director of Laboratory Operations
Dr. Wrightson has more than 15 years of experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, and molecular pathology. Her expertise lies in scale-up of research technologies into high-throughput services, implementation of regulatory compliance, project management, and product development. Dr. Wrightson has experience in research and development, information systems and process development, lean systems analysis and implementation, intellectual property, and contract management. |
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Linda Black, DVM, Ph.D. - VP of Product Development
Dr. Black previously served as Director of Clinical Development for Vet-Stem. In that role, she designed and implemented the development strategy to add new indications to the regenerative veterinary medicine platform technology of adipose-derived stem cells. She authored, along with Dr. Harman, two publications demonstrating efficacy of adipose-derived stem cell therapy in dogs with osteoarthritis. Prior to joining Vet-Stem, Dr. Black worked in the human and veterinary pharma industries to support their scientific and marketing strategies. Dr. Black received her veterinary degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1992 followed by completing a postdoctoral fellowship at SmithKline Beecham. In 2001, she graduated from the University of Pennsylvania after completing her PhD in molecular and cell biology. |
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Corey Orava, D.V.M. - Veterinary Services Manager
Dr. Orava brings extensive clinical experience to his role as Veterinary Services Manager. He graduated with honors from Ontario Veterinary College before completing a year-long large animal internship at Atlantic Veterinary College. He then worked for more than six years in equine practice, working predominantly with English sport horses, many of which competed at an international level. His main interests include lameness, diagnostic imaging, and dentistry. Dr. Orava has over 5 years experience with stem cell therapy in horses, dogs and cats. |
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Kathryn Fitzwater, D.V.M. - Veterinary Services Manager
Dr. Kathryn Fitzwater obtained her B.S. in biology, with honors, from the University of New Mexico. She received her D.V.M. degrees from Washington State (cum laud) and Oregon State Universities. She has been working in clinical practice for over 22 years. Dr. Fitzwater was previously a technical services veterinary consultant for Masterfoods USA - Petcare in the consumer and veterinary support department for 13 years. Her areas of interest include nutrition, alternative/ regenerative medicine and behavior. Dr. Fitzwater has over 4 years of experience with stem cell therapy in horses, dogs and cats. |
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Susan Hand – Manager Quality Assurance
Ms. Hand has over 20 years experience in the Biotech and Pharmaceutical Industry. She has extensive experience in Quality Assurance with emphasis on Quality Systems Regulations and ISO Requirements. She worked as the Quality Manager for Cytori Therapeutics, a human stem cell company utilizing adipose derived stem cells. She is also qualified in ISO and ASQ Quality Auditing. |
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Sue Harman A.H.T., B.S.- Manager of Clinical Development
Ms. Harman has extensive experience in Clinical Study Management as well as in post marketing data collection from clinical cases. In addition, her hands on experience in animal health and her attention to detail provide the experience for her role as Animal Safety Advocate. |
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