Funding and patent-achieving Cancer and aging Scientist/ Research Director with over 20 years of success in managing research projects in target and drug discovery, establishing and steering research laboratories in academia and industry. Solid expertise in drug discovery and development, patient-derived in vivo and in vitro cancer models for precision oncology, and pharmacological investigations for cancer and aging-associated diseases. Excellent leadership and project management skills to effectively manage, guide, and mentor teams of Scientists. Academic and corporate communication and writing skills to successfully deliver compelling presentations, submit grants and publish articles in respected scientific journals. Research Studies and Team Management Strategic Research Planning Regulatory Compliance Recruitment & Staffing Grant Proposal Development Contract Management & Negotiation Development of in vitro and in vivo Senescence Models Cancer and Senolytic Drug Discovery and Development Mechanisms of Drug Action and Resistance in cancer Personalized Cancer Models for precision Medicine In vivo Pharmacology Data analysis, Study Reporting, Patents, Grants and Publications
Group Lead at SENS Research Foundation
Certificate/Business of Innovation Commercialisation