Project Manager
Resume:
David R. Wood, Ph.D.
(Researcher / Manager / Professor / Medical Writing)
Cedar Hill, TX. 75104
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I am a lifelong learner dedicated to erudition and growth. I am leader who is passionate, high energy, and results oriented. I am a creative critical thinker with an innovative and analytical mind. I am exceptionally well experienced with advanced biomedical tools, experimental design and basic research processes. I have expert knowledge of a wide range of biomedical topics. I possess the unique ability to manage critical situations with efficiency, while maintaining high standards of excellence and integrity.
Research Experience:
• Clinical Diagnostics & Basic Research Experience (10 years).
o Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and other Cardiovascular Diseases.
o Genetic Diagnostics Inborn Errors of Metabolism.
o Gene Therapy Strategies for the Treatment of Diabetes.
o Mesenchymal Stem Cell research
• Project Management experience (6 years)
• Managerial and business development experience (11 years).
• Entrepreneurial, leadership & team building experience (11 years)
• Expert knowledge of Molecular Genetics & Recombinant DNA Technology (15 years).
• Medical Writing experience: Developed numerous patent & grant applications and published in peer reviewed articles.
• Expert public presentation skills: Hundreds of presentations made to audiences of all levels.
• Ability to travel and willing to relocate
Education:
Ph.D. Biomedical Studies, (Molecular Genetics) Baylor University, Waco, TX.
Dissertation: Design, Optimization and Evaluation of Conditionally Active Gene Therapy Vectors.
Mentor: Jiahuan Ding, M.D., Ph.D.
M.S. Biomedical Studies, Baylor University, Waco, TX.
B.S. Biology, North GA. State University, Dahlonega, GA.
(Minor in Chemistry)
Work History:
2008 - Current Biology Professor, Collin College.
Continue to challenge students to be critical and innovative thinkers in the areas of Genetics, Microbiology, Evolution, Biotechnology and Biology and develop strategies to effectively communicate complex scientific education. As Pre-Med advisor, founded a new Pre-Med / Biotechnology club that went from 0 to 75 members in the first year. Collaborated with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) at Baylor Medical Center (Baylor Research Institute, The Institute of Metabolic Disease, Jack and Jane Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital), Southwestern Medical Center, Collin College, and The Center for Advanced Studies in Mathematics and Natural Sciences (CASMNS) and led students in clinical research involving a diagnostic process, which utilized biomarkers for Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (FHM).
2007 – 2008 Biotechnology / Biology Professor, Mountainview College. (Temporary Full Time contract)
Initiated Mountainview’s new Biotechnology program. This was truly both a project management position, as well as, a teaching position. Developed curriculum, designed lab setups, maintained and verified all regulatory and academic records, made daily presentations and filed grant applications on behalf of department. Procured a 51K grant for the Biotech program at Mountainview College.
2005- 2007 Clinical Metabolic Research Technician
Baylor Medical Center, Institute of Metabolic Disease.
Managed laboratory activities, equipment and inventory with precision and efficiency. Carried out clinical diagnostic procedures for inborn errors of metabolism in a timely and accurate manner. All results were verified and crosschecked with multiple controls. Maintained a 100% accuracy rate in diagnosis. Recorded clinical patient data, investigational procedure data and quality & control data into SOP forms and databases. Records were verified for accuracy and regulatory compliance. Regulatory(CAP) inspections awarded a score of 100% with no recommendations for improvements under my watch. Maintained records according to GCP, ICH, FDA, CAP, CLIA, and HIPAA guidelines. Managed new lab workers and graduate students. Designed new SOPs. Conducted daily clinical testing, data analysis and verification and regularly used programs such as LIMS, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SAS.
2000 – 2005 Independent Consultant (Assorted Projects)
Required to be innovative and highly adaptive in this role. Projects and requirements were frequently variable. This required flexibility, critical thinking and excellent problem solving skills. Acted as scientific liaison, consultant and actively participated in the development of a wide variety of scientific projects including: the development of a novel microarray gene scanner, commercial water treatment systems, a M203 grenade launched stun projectile for the US Army, clinical diagnostic procedures to identify inborn errors of metabolism and identification of biomarkers for Type I & II diabetes, as well as, cardiovascular disease (particularly Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy).
1994 - 2000 Project Manager / Founder, Eco-Tech Biologics
Founded, successfully operated and grew a science based company. Constantly Improved efficiency and increased the overall number of projects. Acted as liaison and increased contacts with commercial government and academic interests. Sharpened leadership and organizational skills in a managerial capacity. Supervised chemical and biological tests of potable water. Oversaw the design and manufacture of residential and commercial water treatment systems. Responsibilities included: Establishing, developing and maintaining contacts with KOL’s, developing budgets, time lines, and quality guidelines for projects. Guided the selection and management of organizations used for projects, pro-actively worked with members of the project team, identifying issues that might delay the project and made recommendations to improve time lines for project completion. Compiled and verified documentation for the project, ensuring the accuracy and quality of data.
Honors:
• Academic advisor: BioMed (Pre-med / Biology club)
• Honor Society, Omicron Delta Kappa, Member
• Honor Society Golden Key, Member
• Honor Society, Phi Eta Sigma, Member
• Honor Society, Phi Eta Sigma, President
• Honors Biology
• Mu Epsilon Delta, Member
• Dean’s List
Professional Associations / Councils:
• Project Management Institute (PRI)
• American Society of Gene Therapy
• American Association for the Advancement of Science, Professional Member
• American Heart Association, Professional Member
• AHA Council on Basic Cardiovascular Sciences
• AHA Interdisciplinary Working Group for Functional Genomics and Translational Biology
Sample of Recent Professional Publications:
• Yi-Shing Lisa Cheng, Gabriele Mues, David Wood, Jiahuan Ding. Aromatase Expression in Normal Human Oral Keratinocytes and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Archives of Oral Biology (2006) 51, 612—620
• Chen S, Ding J, Yu C, Yang B, Wood David R, Grayburn PA. Reversal of Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetes in Rats by Gene Therapy with Betacellulin and Pancreatic Duodenal Homeobox-1. Gene Therapy, (2007) Apr 26; [Epub ahead of print]
• Shuyuan Chen, David Wood, Jiahuan Ding, Ralph V. Shohet, Bingzi Yang, Paul A Grayburn. Targeted In Vivo delivery of VEGF in Rat Myocardium via a Cardiac Specific Promoter & UTMD. Circulation Research. (Pending)
• David Wood, Bingzhi Yang, Shuyuan Chen, Jiahuan Ding. Construction and Characterization of a Novel, Cardiac Specific, Hypoxia Regulated Vector for the Treatment of Cardiomyopathy and Other Cardiovascular Disorders. Baylor University, Dpt. Of Biomedical Sciences, Ph.D. Dissertation. (2008)
• David Wood, Bingzhi Yang, Jiahuan Ding. Evaluation of a Novel Gene Therapy Construct for Hypoxia Mediated Feedback Regulation of DNA Based therapeutics for Ischemic Cardiovascular Disease. 2010 (In Progress)
Professional Skills:
• Leadership, problem solving, innovation, creativity, management, working in cross functional teams from varied backgrounds, project development & implementation, public speaking, teaching and an ability to grasp complex topics quickly.
• Experience in Clinical setting with GCP, SOPs, CAP, CLIA, HIPAA, etc.
• Knowledge of and experience using a wide array of Biotechnologies including, but not limited to, the following: PCR, sequencing, micro-array, ELISA, FISH, florescent microscopy, electrophoresis (gel and capillary), confocal microscopy, flow cytometry, DNA/RNA manipulation, vector construction, gene therapy techniques, proteomics, stem cell manipulation, mutation analysis, cell culture techniques, animal protocols, clinical procedures, etc.
• Experience using a wide array of Biotech software and databases.
• Advanced Computer skills: including, but not limited to: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Corel, C++, Pascal, BASIC, JMP, SAS, & SPSS.
• Ability to make good business decisions that may be unpopular
• Strong networking skills both internally and externally
• Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills
• A self-starter
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Excellent planning, organizational, and project management skills
• Strong financial business acumen and analytical skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong conflict management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proactive and critical evaluation of varied and multiple aspects of project implementation to ensure timely completion and with requisite quality
• Strong team leadership skills and motivational skills
• Ability to meet challenging milestones
• Ability to problem solve independently and with others
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