Versatile Scientific Program Director and Mentor

Professional Summary

Dedicated Scientific Program Director with decades of academic and bio-pharmaceutical industry experience in drug development, including small molecules, antibody technologies, and device development. Proven expertise in biochemistry, biophysics, preclinical development, asset evaluation, and clinical studies. Law degree with a focus on intellectual property, specializing in business development, funding, grant writing, contracts, and patents. Recognized cellular systems expert in target identification and mechanism of action. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a strong background in scientific communication, grant writing (SBIR, STTR), and regulatory strategy. Previous grant reviewer and specialist in program development. Specialist in workforce development focused on underserved populations. Teaching professional with experience in developing new academic programs in biotechnology.

Core Competencies

Drug Development & Biopharmaceuticals

Program Development, Management & Strategy

Preclinical & Clinical Development

Intellectual Property & Patent Analysis

Grant Writing & Fundraising

Scientific Communication & Publications

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Data Analysis & Interpretation

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion workforce development

Professional Experience

Adjunct Law Professor, Life Sciences and the Law MSJD Program

Suffolk University Law School – Boston, Massachusetts

2026-Present

Teaching a course on drug development for Master’s in Law students that are interested in working in the Biotechnology industry.

Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Biotechnology

Franklin Cummings Technical Institute – Boston, Massachusetts

2022 – 2025

Developed and lead academic programs in biotechnology, focusing on curriculum development and student engagement.

Founder and CEO Creative Innovation Consulting –

Greater Boston Area

2013 – Present

Provide strategic consulting services to bio-pharmaceutical companies, focusing on drug development and commercialization strategies.

Oversee grant writing efforts, securing funding for innovative research projects.

Chief Operating Officer SiNON Therapeutics –

Boston/Durham

2020 – 2021

Managed operational strategies and project timelines for drug development programs.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones were met within budget and regulatory requirements.

Consultant and Adjunct Faculty Suffolk Law School

2017 – 2019

Taught the Life Cycle of a Biotech Company course, integrating legal and regulatory aspects of biotechnology.

Aided in the development of their Master’s in the Law of Life Sciences program

Consulting Director of Research University of Utah, Cardiac Arrhythmia Research and Management Group

Salt Lake City, Utah

2021 – 2013

Directed research projects focusing on cardiac arrhythmias, leading to significant advancements in clinical understanding and treatment options.

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Cardiology

Harvard Medical School –

Boston, Massachusetts

2008 – 2013

Conducted research on cardiac electrophysiology, teaching medical students and contributing to numerous high-impact publications.

Assistant Research Professor, Cardiology

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

New York, New York

2004 – 2008

Led research initiatives in pharmacology and cardiology, with a focus on cellular communication mechanisms.

Education

Suffolk University Law School – Boston, MA

Juris Doctor, Intellectual Property Focus

Albert Einstein College of Medicine – New York, NY

PhD in Neuroscience, Magna Cum Laude

Albert Einstein College of Medicine – New York, NY

Masters in Neuroscience

University of Colorado – Boulder, CO

Masters in Physiology

University of Colorado – Boulder, CO

Bachelor of Science

Honors and Awards

Named to the Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Clinic Staff at Suffolk Law School (2014)

Dean’s List, Suffolk Law School (2013)

Young Investigator Awards from the International Society of Heart Research (2007)

Multiple Keystone Symposia Funded Scholarships

Editorial Activities

Lead reviewer and editorial board member for 16 national and international journals (2005 – Present)

Teaching Experience

Developed and taught courses in life sciences, biochemistry, and biotechnology at various institutions.

Designed and developed a new Associate Degree program in biotechnology, accredited for Franklin Cummings Technical Institute.

Professional Speaking Engagements

Keynote speaker at over 75 national and international conferences, including Harvard and Johns Hopkins.

Selected Publications of over 50

1.Meens MJ, Kwak BR, Duffy HS. (2015). Role of connexins and pannexins in cardiovascular physiology. Cell Mol Life Sci, 72(15), 2779-2792.

2.Dolmatova E, Spagnol G, Boassa D, et al. (2012). Cardiomyocyte ATP release through pannexin 1 aids in early fibroblast activation. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol, 303(10): H1208-18.

3.Duffy HS. (2011). Fibroblasts, myofibroblasts and fibrosis: fact, fiction and the future. J Cardiovascular Pharmacol, 57(4): 373-375.

4.Additional publications available upon request.

Keywords to Emphasize

Scientific Program Management, Drug Development, Regulatory Strategy, Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration, Grant Writing, Project Leadership, Stakeholder Communication, Biopharmaceutical Innovator

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