Mark Lana
Description Dr. Ferris was elected as a director on August 14, 2007. Dr. Ferris is the Founder and President of Strategic Science LLC. He is a specialist on advanced topics in biotechnology, business management, and technology-based economic development. He provides strategic guidance to technology companies in the areas of scientific, business and corporate development, and is passionate about applying these backgrounds to optimize health and wellness outcomes. His professional career has also resulted in significant relationships with many academic, scientific, tech-policy and business opinion leaders. Dr. Ferris previously served as the Director of Biosciences Programs for the State of Colorado's science and technology development agency. The agency was formed to promote public/private consortia and foster research excellence, technology transfer and technology-based business development. As a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the U.S. Army, Dr. Ferris has an extensive background and training in military medical capabilities and protocols as well as chemical, radiation and biological defense. Dr. Ferris served as Chair of both the Letterman Army Institutional Review Committee and the Animal Care and Use Committee. A resident of Colorado since 1983, Dr. Ferris has been involved in biological sciences research and business activities for over 20 years. His particular expertise is in the convergence of basic science and emerging technologies and taking these to market. Dr. Ferris earned both his B.S. (animal science) and M.S. (reproductive physiology) from The Ohio State University, his M.B.A. from the University of Colorado and his Ph.D. (reproductive physiology) from Utah State University. Dr. Ferris has graduated from numerous Army military medical courses and schools, including the Command and General Staff College. To view the detailed information, you need to SUBSCRIBE with us. |
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