Thirty years of Academic, Industrial and Consulting experience in R&D of recombinant proteins as therapeutics, including cytokines, mAbs and peptides
Particular expertise in the critical transition from research to manufacturing
Accomplishments include the discovery and invention of gene expression systems, biologics production technology, rationally designed proteins and novel methods for targeted delivery of small molecules
> Products developed under my direction include IFNa-2, CNTF, BDNF, NT-3 and mAbs.
> Evidenced by over 40 major publications, 17 US patents and many patents worldwide
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Non-testifying Technical Expert
> Four years hands-on experience in all phases of patent litigation from early discovery through bench and jury trial
> Document and prosecution history review, claim construction, deposition and trial assistance
Expert Witness
> Ten years experience in design, organization and direction of laboratory experiments testing patent claim enablement, validity and infringement
> Extensive knowledge of proprietary framework and current applications of biotechnology and IP assessment
Accomplishments include settlements of over $600 million in major cases of patent litigation
LANGUAGES
English, French, Greek
CLIENTS
Companies, Law and Venture Capital (VC) firms throughout the US and Canada (list available on request)
BACKGROUND
Senior Academic and Industrial positions with Biogen, Michigan State University and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. NIH Fellow at U. Wisconsin-Madison. Ph.D. - Loyola U. of Chicago
Professor (Adjunct) (2008-present)
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Engineering (PME) Graduate Program at Stevens Institute of Technology
MEMBERSHIPS
New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS)
American Chemical Society (ACS)
