Research Scientist

DAVID J. FAST

Grand Rapids, MI ***** 616-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/david-fast *******@*****.***

EXPERIENCED SCIENTIFIC WRITER

Scientific writing related to medical, biotech, and wellness fields Scientific writer specializing in medical, biotech, and wellness fields, skilled in translating complex scientific concepts into accessible content. Expertise in patents, journal articles, and diverse publication types. Proficient in editing for non-native English authors and developing clear, impactful scientific communications.

- Scientific Communication

- Peer-reviewed Publication

- Technical Editing

- Research Methodologies

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, Falls Church, VA 2023 - 2025 Scientific Review Officer

● Recruit subject matter experts to review biomedical grant proposals submitted to Department of Defense and are funded by the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP)

● Coach panel members while they review grant proposals and monitor their submitted reviews so that they adhere CDMRP standards

● Together with the panel’s chairperson, mediate panel discussion of all reviewed applications

● Write summary documents that are used by CDMRP management to decide which applications will be funded.

TOPEDIT AUTHOR SERVICES 2022

T3 Editor

● Provide proofreading/copyediting service to academic manuscript author clients AMWAY CORPORATION, Ada, MI 2002 - 2021

Senior Principal Research Scientist 2016 - 2021

● In response to COVID-19, co-authored an internal white paper on company's capabilities, competitive landscape, and effectiveness of company products as well as other natural compounds informing strategic decisions.

● Co-authored, with cross-functional colleagues, a standard operating procedure for conducting internal clinical trials to evaluate intestinal absorption of botanical compounds.

● Published peer-reviewed papers on effect of botanical compounds on health and wellness.

● Led Nutraceutical and Natural Products focus group for American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists driving development of scientific content for annual meeting.

● In house proofreading and editing of manuscripts written by colleagues for whom English is a second language

DAVID J. FAST

● Developed Interferon Stimulated Response Element reporter assay for discovery of botanicals with anti- viral activity contributing to company’s innovation pipeline

● Implemented model and designed assays for screening of botanical materials for healthy aging activity using C. elegans.

Principal Research Scientist 2011 - 2016

● Reviewer for Journal of Leukocyte Biology and Cellular Immunology

● Led team that discovered a blend of turmeric, quercetin, and rosemary synergistically activated antioxidant response element to induce innate antioxidant defenses as shown by qPCR and western blot.

● Published papers on the effect of botanical compounds on health and wellness.

● Provided efficacy data leveraged in development of new bone health product and redesign of Double X multivitamin, multimineral product.

● Used 6-sigma and lean green belt training to work with the departmental team for lab redesign. Senior Research Scientist 2002 - 2011

● Granted 9 US patents for effects of botanical compounds on skin aging and health.

● Generated efficacy data leveraged in development of new allergy product, luxury skin care product, and genetics targeted heart health product.

● Mentored technical staff and interns fostering a culture of continuous learning and development PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

ENDOREX/DOR BIOPHARMA, Senior Research Scientist

● Led design and execution of pharmacokinetic animal trials, audited contract research supplier, and analyzed pharmacokinetic data.

● Devised and conducted vaccine animal trials to evaluate a prototype adjuvant. Results lead to publication of peer-reviewed journal article.

THE S.R. NOBLE FOUNDATION, Post-Doctoral Fellow

● Devised and performed basic research regarding immune cell killing of cancer cells.

● Authored or co-authored 12 peer-reviewed scientific journal articles describing results of research. EDUCATION

● Ph.D., Microbiology/Immunology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

● BA, Biology, Concordia College, Moorhead, MN

ACHIEVEMENTS

● Access Business Group R&D/QA Excellence Award for introduction of in vitro bioavailability – 2004

● Access Business Group Creativity Award Nominee for development of allergy panel of bioassays – 2006

● Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt Certification – 2007

● Dale Carnegie Course - 2016

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

● Member of Society for Leukocyte Biology: (2008 – 2021) Development committee (2014 - 2017) DAVID J. FAST

● Member of American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists: (2013 – 2019) Steering team for Nutraceuticals and natural products focus group (2013 – 2019) Steering team chair (2017 - 2019)

● Reviewer for Journal of Leukocyte Biology (2012), Cellular Immunology (2012 – 17), International Archives of Allergy and Immunology (2016)

REFERENCES

● My bibliography can be found at my Google Scholar profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=LShCJiMAAAAJ&hl=en

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