Clinical Director – Neurosurgery and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery at Texas Neurosurgical Institute, PA
June 2010 - Present | 7712 San Jacinto Suite 200 Plano, Texas 75024 Ph 972.208.8475 Fx 972.208.8476 [email protected] www.texasmis.com
The TEXAS NEUROSURGICAL INSTITUTE is a minimally invasive spine surgery group that takes a multidisciplinary approach to treating disorders of the spine and central nervous system. The Institute is led by neurosurgeons with the highest levels of education, training, and expertise, and uses the best surgical spine technology available for its patients. The TEXAS NEUROSURGICAL INSTITUTE is committed to helping patients with spinal disorders and diseases of the central nervous system by combining the art of medicine with the surgical skill sets of spine surgeons that are fellowship trained in minimally invasive spine surgery. Texas Neurosurgical Institute are dedicated minimally invasive spine surgeons from accredited fellowship programs. There are very few spine surgeons in Texas with this level of training.
Medical Director, Tissue Bank Director at Nuvasive, Inc
June 2008 - Present | San Diego, CA
I have served in an academic manner to work with Nuvasive since 2008 to manage and maintain one of their primary tissue banks in Memphis, TN. This tissue banks serves a large part of the US because it has the advantage of using Memphis as a distribution hub through its partnership with Federal Express.
Director of Bioscience Consulting and Networking at Hybrid Bioscience, Inc.
June 2007 - Present | Denver, Colorado
We make biosolutions to fit your needs for all types of science, medicine, academics, and the business that drives these fields. Areas of focus are Academics, R&D Build Up, Bioscience, Startup Biotechnology, The Business of Science, Building Short and Long Term Bioscience Financial Models, Putting together a Research Team, The ABCs of Biologics Research, Animal Research, Human Research, Designer Operating Protocols, Training / Mentoring, Public / Private Grants, Life Science Intellectual Property Building, Patent Writing, Patent Portfolio Maintenance & Defense, Medicine and Medico-Legal Consulting, Ideas and Discovery Science, Applications from Ideas and Discoveries, Bioproducts from Applications, Comamercial Therapies from Bioproducts. And Beyond.
R&D, Translation, Clinical, IP, Business Development at Biotechnologist - All Roles
1995 - 2013
Tissue Bank and Medical Director at Nuvasive, Inc.
February 2008 - November 2012
Tissue Bank and Medical Director at Nuvasive, Inc.
Stem Cell Biology Consultant at Discgenics, Inc.
June 2006 - March 2012 | Salt Lake, Utah
All things adult stem cell biology and their use for regenerative therapeutics for disease. DiscGenics, Inc. utilizes a proprietary adult disc stem cell technology in a tissue engineering approach to treat degenerated human discs.
https://gust.com/c/discgenics
Founder, Lead Scientist, Program Director, President, Board Member, and CSO at Discgenics, Inc.
March 2006 - March 2012
DiscGenics is using regenerative medicine and stem cell technology to target degenerative disc disease. A degenerating disc exhibits a progressive breakdown of tissue components such as collagen and proteoglycan, and insufficient regeneration of this material by local cell populations. We are developing an investigational product that provides the disc with new cells that can help restore the original properties of the disc.
Program Director - Molecular Neurosurgery Research Program at University of Tennessee Health Science Center
June 1999 - June 2011
Director of a Five Lab Molecular Neurosurgery Research Program Focused on Spine, Connective Tissue Disease, Cancer, Stem Cell Biology, Stem Cell Therapeutics, Neuroscience, Tissue Engineering
Assistant Professor at University of Tennessee Health Science Center
February 2004 - March 2011
University of Tennessee, College of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Assistant Professor, R&D Group Leader, Research Programs - Stem Cell Biologics of the brain, spine, and cancer. Experimental Therapeutics. Translational Science. Academic Teaching of Graduate and Medical Courses. Scientific Mentoring of Medical and Graduate Students in a Research Laboratory Environment.
Academic Lecturer for Graduate Studies at University of Tennessee Health Science Center
September 2004 - October 2010
Tumors of the Adult Central Nervous System
Tumors of the Pediatric Nervous System
Pharmacology of High Grade Brain Tumors
Molecular Imaging in Animal Models of Disease
Founder, Lead Scientist, Program Director, President, Board Member, and CSO at Novostem Therapeutics, Inc.
March 2006 - January 2010
Stem Cell Biologics Drug Discovery Company Targeting Cancer Stem Cells with High Throughput drug library screening of cancer stem cells, using biomarking molecular approaches for detection of signals and the correlated cell type.
President, Chief Science Officer, Founder, Board Member at Novostem Therapeutics, Inc.
2006 - 2010 | Memphis Tennessee
2006 – 2010
Novostem Therapeutics, Inc.
President
Chief Science Officer
Board Member
Founder
Associate Program Director - Neuro-oncology at University of Tennessee Health Science Center
April 2005 - June 2007
UTHSC Cancer Institute
Research Instructor at University of Tennessee Health Science Center
July 2002 - June 2005
Teach, Scientific Research
Assistant Professor, Program Director at The University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, and Molecular Neurosurgery Research Program
April 2010 - January 1999 | Memphis, TN
I directed a five lab research program with faculty, postdoctoral scientists, and graduate students / medical students. We started with one lab, and grew to five. We raised several million dollars, filed 8 patents, launched 2 stem cell biotech companies for cancer and spine disease, and published hundreds of manuscripts and scientific abstracts. We successfully worked with biotech and industry, developed new therapies for brain cancer, and obtained RO1 funding for novel brain cancer therapies.
Founder / Director of Fundraising, Appropriations, Volunteer Activities at THE TEXAS NEUROSURGICAL INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH
September 2011
A small nonprofit that promotes several paradigms directly or indirectly, currently focusing on: bone and joint spine scientific research, clinical spine research including outcome studies, general academics, spine industry and spine biologics biotechnology partnerships and collaborations, and fundraising for Dallas / Fort Worth community and research programs.
Efforts include on the ground activities by TNI staff and TNI foundation volunteers for R&D, raising awareness, fundraising, funding new investigators in cutting edge spine research, and supporting worthwhile community organizations in the Dallas / Fort Worth community.
THE DALLAS FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE
To Support the Dallas Sheriff Fraternal Order of Police: Email the Texas Neurosurgical Foundation at [email protected]; Contact them directly at Lodge 85 at 2146380630; or contact them directly by mail at PO BOX 36023 Dallas, TX - 75235 -1023.
THE DALLAS ZOO
Help the Dallas Zoo create new homes for there animals, play an integral role in conserving wildlife, or develop exemplary educational offerings for all ages. Your contributions to the Dallas Zoological Society will make the difference in the Zoo's future. Whether you are interested in supporting an upcoming capital project such as the new education facility, wanting to be even more connected to the Zoo's mission through a membership, or looking to establish long-term recognition for a loved one through a memorial gift, the Zoo and our animal family will be grateful for your support.
Support the Dallas Zoo: Email the Texas Neurosurgical Institute at [email protected]; contact the Zoo directly at 469.554.7500; or directly by mail at the Dallas Zoological Society - 650 South R. L. Thorton Freeway, Dallas, TX, 75023
For more information, go to www.texasmis.com or www.dallaszoo.com
Founder and Director of Fundraising, Appropriations, Volunteer Activities at A CHILD'S LIFE
October 2011
A Child's Life a small 501C3 nonprofit charity that is community based to engage the Dallas Regional Community and other national venues across the US in fundraising and community service activities.
A Child's Life directly and indirectly fundraises for research groups and treatment centers for children with spine and spinal cord injuries, and spinal cord disorders, such as ManeGait in North Dallas.
In addition, A Child's life supports:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Dallas Battered Children's and Women's Foundation
For more information, visit www.achildslife.com
Neurosurgery, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Neuroscientist at Texas Neurosurgical Inst, Texas MIS
2011
Neurosurgery, Scientific Research, Biotechnology, Academics, Teaching, Nonprofits
www.texasmis.com
[email protected]
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Director at Hybrid Bioscience Consulting
May 2006
Bioscience, Academics, Biotechnology, Research and Development, Scientific Writing, Intellectual Property, Stem Cell Biologics, Tissue Engineering, Medico-legal Consulting
Semmes-Murphey Neurologic and Spine Institute
2009 – 2010
Fellowship
Semmes-Murphey Neurologic and Spine Institute
2009 – 2010
Fellowship
Concentration: General, Complex, and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Activities: Dr. Christopher Duntsch, trained with Dr. Kevin Foley in a prestigious one-on-one Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. Other areas of focus are chronic pain, complex spine disease, degenerative deformity in adults, neuromodulation, peripheral nerve injuries, neurologic trauma, and spine trauma.
UTHSC, College of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery
2004 – 2009
Neurosurgery Residency
Concentration: General Neurosurgery
Activities: General Cranial and Spinal Neurosurgery
University of Tennessee-Health Science Center
2004 – 2009
Internship and Residency
Concentration: General Surgery and Neurosurgery
UTHSC, College of Medicine, Department of General Surgery
2003 – 2004
Surgery Internship
Concentration: General Surgery
Activities: General Surgery
UTHSC, College of Medicine
1995 – 2002
Doctorate of Medicine
Concentration: 7 Year Combined / Dual MD PHD Program, with Medicine from 95 - 97 and 200 - 2002
Activities: Graduating with High Honors
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Summa Cum Laude
College of Medicine Award for Excellence in Research
University of Tennessee-Health Science Center
1995 – 2002
Doctorate of Medicine, Doctorate of Philosophy
Concentration: Medicine, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Department of Biochemistry
1997 – 2000
Doctorate of Philosophy
Concentration: Stem Cell and Molecular Biology
Activities: Structure Function Molecular Biology of Cytokine/JAK/STAT Biology
Doctorate Focus: Cell Biology, Hematology – Oncology, Embryonic stem cell biology, Genetic Engineering, Molecular biology, Biochemistry, Gene Therapy, Bone Marrow Transplants, Immunology, Hematopoiesis, Molecular Engineering for Bioimaging, STAT models of Leukemia.
University of Memphis
1991 – 1995
Bachelor of Science, Vertebrate Zoology
Concentration: Pre-Medical Program, Minor-Biochemistry
Activities: Summa Cum Laude
University of Memphis Dean’s List 1991 – 1995
Phi Kappa Phi, Honor Society 1994
Alpha Epsilon Delta, Premedical Honor Society 1993
The University of Memphis
1991 – 1995
Bachelor of Science
Concentration: Vertebrate Zoology
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