The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas Alumni

Agnieszka Szczepek

Berlin Area, Germany
staff scientist/otology and a laboratory leader at the Charité University Hospital
Hospital & Health Care

Education
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas   1999 — 2000
2000, Medical Sciences, Neuroscience

University of Alberta   1994 — 1999
1999, Medical Sciences/Immunology

University of Warsaw   1980 — 1986
1986, Microbiology/Immunology

Experience
Charité University Hospital   August 2006 - Present
Max Planck Institute of Infection Biology   2001 - 2006
Max Planck Institute   2000 - April 2001
University of Alberta   January 1994 - November 1999
University of Adelaide   1997 - 1997
University of Alberta   January 1989 - December 1993
University of Alberta   January 1988 - January 1989

Skills
Immunology, Confocal Microscopy, Grant Review, Project Planning, Sequence Analysis, in situ RT-PCR, Planning, Problem Solving, qPCR, Team Leadership, DNA sequencing, In Vivo, Medical Devices, Grant Management, Grant Writing, RT-PCR, Medical Education, Animal Models, Clinical Research, Financial Planning, Antibodies, Project Coordination, Mentoring, Neuroscience, Flow Cytometry, Special Events, Healthcare, Laboratory, Cancer, Grant Research

Andreas Scherer

Finland
Project Director Biomarkers and Molecular Diagnostics
Biotechnology

Education
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas   1997 — 1999
Postdoc, Developmental Biology and Embryology, Molecular Biology

Max-Planck-Institute for Immunobiology/University of Freiburg, Germany   1992 — 1997
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Molecular determinants of cell polarity

Max-Planck-Institute for Immunobiology, Freiburg, Germany   1990 — 1992
Bachelor's degree, Immunology

University of Cologne, Germany   1985 — 1990

Experience
Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM)   September 2014 - Present
Spheromics   August 2007 - Present
Australian Genome Research Facility (AGRF)   2011 - 2013
Novartis   2004 - 2007
Novartis   January 2000 - 2004

Skills
Genetics, Molecular Diagnostics, DNA, Biomarker Development, Gene Expression..., Biomarkers, Scientific Writing, Biomarker Discovery, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Immunology, Gene Expression, Microarray Analysis, Cell Biology, Drug Discovery, Biochemistry, Genomics, Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Transcriptomics, Computational Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell

Andrew Souter

Bath, United Kingdom
Consultant in Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine at Royal United Hospital Bath
Hospital & Health Care

Education
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas   1993 — 1994
Fellowship in Pain Management, Pain Management

The University of Edinburgh   1981 — 1986
MB ChB, Medicine

Faculty of Pain Medicine RCA
FFPMRCA, Pain Medicine

Royal College of Anaesthetists
FRCA, Anaesthesia

Experience
CircleBath   March 2010 - Present
BMI Bath Clinic   September 1996 - Present
Royal United Hospital Bath   September 1996 - Present

Skills
Medicine, Interventional Pain..., Healthcare Management, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Anesthesia, Medical Education, Healthcare, Hospitals, Inpatient, Pain Management, Clinical Research

Christopher Antos

Dresden Area, Germany
Group Leader (Principle Investigator) at CRTD
Research

Education
Max-Planck Institute for Developmental Biology   2003 — 2007
Post-doctoral Fellowship (Laboratory Chrisiane Nüsslein-Volhard), Regenerative (Cell and Molecular) Biology

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas   1996 — 2003
Ph.D. (Laboratory Eric N. Olson), Molecular and Cellular Biology

Max-Planck Institute for Immunology/Albrecht-Ludwigs Universität Freiburg   1993 — 1994
Fulbright Scholarship (Laboratory Ralf Kemler), Understanding the Role of Cadherins in Tissue Determination

Indiana University Bloomington   1988 — 1993
B.S Biology/ B.S. Music and Outside Field (Chemistry)

Experience
DFG-CRTD (Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden)/Technische Universität Dresden   2007 - Present
Max Planck Institute of Developmental Biology   2003 - 2008

Skills
Fluorescence Microscopy, Leadership, Molecular Biology, Regeneration Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Cloning, Research, Biochemistry, Signal Transduction, zebrafish, qPCR, Cell, Zebrafish, Immunohistochemistry, Developmental Biology, mouse, Cell Culture, Confocal Microscopy, Stem Cells, PCR

Dario Brambilla

Milan Area, Italy
Ricercatore presso UNIMI
Research

Education
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas   2001 — 2002

Università degli Studi di Milano   1998 — 2002
Dottorato di ricerca

Harvard Medical School   2000 — 2001

Università degli Studi di Milano   1991 — 1998
Laurea in Scienze Biologiche, Biologia/Scienze biologiche, generale

Experience
UNIMI   January 2005 - Present

Dr. John M. Armstrong

Paris Area, France
Strategic Therapeutic Area Manager, Galderma Global Marketing
Pharmaceuticals

Education
Laboratory of Immunology, NIAID, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland   1997 — 1999
2nd Post-doctoral Fellowship, Allergy and Immunology Residency Program

Drug Biotransformation, Sandoz/Novartis Pharma Ltd, Basel, Switzerland   1996 — 1997
1st Post-doctoral Fellowship, Drug biotransformation, PK/PD

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas   1989 — 1996
Ph.D., Immunology

Experience
Galderma   September 2013 - Present
Lead Horse Technologies, Inc.   April 2006 - November 2012
Centocor   2002 - 2006
Immunarm, Inc.   September 1999 - August 2002
New World Science and Technology   1999 - 2001

Skills
Patient Safety, TNF alpha, Adverse Drug Events, Marketing Communications, Oncology, Chronic Illness, Medicine, EMRs, Therapeutic Areas, Infectious Diseases, Drug Development, Cell, Medical Affairs, Fab, Dermatology, Monoclonal Antibodies, Risk Management, Drug Safety, Health IT, Medical Science Liaison, Inflammation, Immunology, Operations Management, Drug Information, Business Development, Rheumatology, ADE, Management, Rheumatoid Arthritis, MSL, Cardiovascular Disease, Immune Disorders, Production Managment, Neurology, Clinical Development, TNF, Clinical Trials, Surveillance, Pharmacovigilance, Department..., Clinical Decision..., Information Technology, Medical Writing, New Business Development, Biologics, Pulmonology, Personalized Medicine, Safety surveillance, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical Industry

Francisco Blanco Lucena

Germany
Regulatory Affairs Manager at DVA Agro
Chemicals

Education
Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour   2014 — 2014
Temporary Stay, Analytical Chemistry

Universitäres Steinzentrum, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Germany   2013 — 2013
Temporary Stay, Urolithiasis

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas   2012 — 2012
Temporary Stay, Analytical Chemistry - Urolithiasis

Universidad Española de Educación a Distancia   2010 — 2010
Postgraduate Degree, Quality Control Technology/Technician

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona   2009 — 2010
Master's degree, Analytical Chemistry

The University of Glasgow   2008 — 2009

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona   2004 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Chemistry

Experience
DVA Agro   December 2014 - Present
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona   September 2010 - November 2014

Skills
Nanomaterials, HPLC, Analytical Chemistry, Spectroscopy, IC, Hyperspectral Imaging, Nanotechnology, Lifesciences, Chemistry, Science, Medical Devices, ICP-MS

Hans Bock

Freiburg Area, Germany
MD at University Freiburg
Hospital & Health Care

Education
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas   2000 — 2003
Postdoc

Leibniz Universität Hannover

Experience
University Freiburg   Physician-scientistAlbert Ludwigs University of Freiburg, Germany2003 - Present
UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas   2001 - 2003

Skills
Immunohistochemistry, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, Cell Culture, Molecular Biology

Kathryn Taubert

Basel, Kanton Basel-Stadt, Switzerland
Vice President at American Heart Association
Research

Education
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

Experience
American Heart Association   January 2014 - Present
UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas   March 1986 - Present
World Heart Federation   April 2010 - April 2014
American Heart Association   April 2005 - April 2010
American Heart Association   1995 - 2005

Skills
Neuroscience, Informatics, Program Development, Public Health, Global Health, Nonprofits, Healthcare Management, Internal Medicine, Health Policy, Medical Education, Translational Research, Medical Imaging, Non-profits, Prevention, Outcomes Research, Fundraising, Research, Strategic Communications, Hospitals, Cardiology, Biostatistics, Medicine, Clinical Research, Grant Writing, Science, Health Education, Epidemiology, Medical Research, Healthcare, Clinical Trials

Lilja Kjalarsdottir, Ph.D.

Iceland
Head of Research and Development at Genis
Biotechnology

Education
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas   2006 — 2011
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biomedical Sciences, General

Háskóli Íslands / University of Iceland   2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biochemistry

University of California, San Diego
Drug Discovery, Development & Commercialization - Coursera Course

Experience
Genis   August 2014 - Present
Duke University   January 2012 - July 2014
UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas   August 2006 - January 2012
University of Iceland (Háskóli Íslands)   October 2005 - August 2006
Genis ehf   May 2005 - July 2006

Skills
Mouse Handling, Metabolomics, Life Sciences, insulin secretion, Acetylomics, Genomics, Signal Transduction, Animal Models, Diabetes research, Cell Viability Assays, Primary Cells, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Insulin Resistance, Microarray Analysis, Cell Culture, Metabolic Syndrome, Mitochondrial research, Islet isolation, ELISA, Islet biology, Immunocytochemistry, Molecular Biology, Western Blotting, Lifesciences, Immunohistochemistry, Calcium Imaging, Science, Biotechnology, Immunofluorescence

Mostafa Nashaat

Berlin Area, Germany
PhD Candidate, Berlin School of Mind and Brain
Research

Education
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin   2013 — 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Neuroscience

Cairo University   2008 — 2011
Diploma, Islamic Studies

Harvard University   2010 — 2010
Student, Harvard Summer School, Introduction to Political Philosophy (GOVT S-10)

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas   2010 — 2010
Special Student, Basic Sciences Graduate Program

The American University in Cairo   2008 — 2010
M.Sc., Biotechnology

Cairo University   2002 — 2007
B.Sc., Pharmaceutical Sciences

Experience
Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin   July 2013 - Present
Max Planck Institute for Medical Research   2012 - Present
The American University in Cairo   January 2012 - September 2012
The American University in Cairo   January 2012 - June 2012
The American University in Cairo   September 2010 - June 2012
Minister of Health Cabinet, Egypt   January 2011 - May 2011
Harvard University   June 2010 - August 2010
UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas   July 2009 - May 2010
Misr University for Science and Technology   March 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Behavioral Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Philosophy Of Science, NI LabVIEW, Scientific Writing, Cell Culture, Bioinformatics, Psychophysics, Biotechnology, Stem Cells, Neuroscience, Philosophy of Mind, Animal Models, Molecular Biology, Research, Experimentation, Neurophysiology

Naoko Mizuno

Germany
Group Leader at Max Planck Institute for Biochemistry
Research

Education
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

東京大学 / The University of Tokyo
Bachelor of Science (BS), Ph.D., Biophysics

Experience
Max Planck Institute for Biochemistry   October 2011 - Present
National Institutes of Health   July 2007 - September 2011

Skills
Biochemistry, Cell, PCR, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Microscopy, Confocal Microscopy, Structural Biology, Fluorescence Microscopy, Flow Cytometry, Protein Chemistry, Protein Expression, Cancer Research, Molecular Cloning, Biophysics

Stephen Helms

Amsterdam Binnenstad en Oostelijk Havengebied, Provincie Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Data Scientist and Independent Scholar
Research

Education
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas   2005 — 2011
PhD, Cell Regulation, Signal Transduction

Indiana University Bloomington   2001 — 2005
BS, Biology, Honors

Indiana University Bloomington   2001 — 2005
BA, Biochemistry

Experience
Optiver   September 2015 - Present
AMOLF   April 2012 - August 2015
Amsterdam University College   January 2015 - May 2015
UT Southwestern   May 2005 - April 2012
UT Southwestern   September 2007 - December 2007
UT Southwestern   August 2006 - September 2006
Indiana University Bloomington   September 2003 - May 2005
Indiana University Bloomington   November 2002 - May 2005

Skills
High Throughput..., Site-directed..., Electrophysiology, Genetics, Caenorhabditis elegans, Neuroscience, Teaching, Dynamical Systems, Stochastic Processes, Protein Expression, Experimental Design, Writing, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab, Assay Development, Drosophila, Project Management, Research, Data Visualization, Systems Biology, Machine Learning, Microscopy, Nonlinear Dynamics, Cell, Linear Models, Git, Biophysics, Time Series Analysis, Image Analysis, Python, Simulations, Bioinformatics, Cell Biology, C#, Confocal Microscopy, Presentations, Science, Fluorescence, Protein Purification, Molecular Biology, Cell Signaling, Data Analysis, Big Data, Biochemistry, High Performance..., Fluorescence Microscopy

Troy Dominguez

London, United Kingdom
Consultant, Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care
Medical Practice

Education
University of Pennsylvania   1997 — 1999
MSCE, Clinical epidemiology and biostatistics

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas   1988 — 1992

Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bioengineering

Experience
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust   January 2009 - Present
The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia   July 1999 - January 2009

Skills
Emergency Medicine, Medical Research, ECMO, Outcomes Research, Cardiac Care, ICU, ACLS, Pediatrics, Medicine, Clinical Research, Medical Education, Critical Care, Patient Safety, Pediatric Intensive Care

Viswanathan Seshan

Eindhoven Area, Netherlands
IP&S Manager Healthcare at Philips Intellectual Property & Standards
Medical Devices

Education
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas   1991 — 1996
Ph. D., Biomedical Engineering

The University of Texas at Arlington   1991 — 1996
Ph. D., Biomedical Engineering

California State University-Sacramento   1990 — 1991
Biomedical Engineering

NSS College of Engineering   1983 — 1987
B. Tech., Instrumentation & Control Engineering

University of Calicut   1983 — 1987
B. Tech., Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Experience
Philips Intellectual Property & Standards   February 2013 - Present
Philips Intellectual Property & Standards   June 2007 - January 2013
Philips Intellectual Property & Standards   July 2004 - May 2007
Philips Intellectual Property & Standards   October 2003 - June 2004
GE India Technology Centre   November 2001 - August 2003
GE Yokogawa Medical Systems Ltd.   September 1996 - October 2001
Steel Authority of India Limited, Bhilai   July 1988 - August 1990

Skills
Medical Imaging, Medical Devices, MRI, Biomedical Engineering, FDA, Innovation Management, Optics, Listening Skills, Patentability, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, R&D, Licensing, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Intellectual Property, Regulatory Affairs, Image Processing, Digital Imaging, Patent Litigation, Hardware Diagnostics, Technology Transfer, Public Speaking, Humor, Patents, Signal Processing, Patent Prosecution, Commercialization

laura abrahams

United Kingdom
Attended The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

Education
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas   1997 — 2002