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Marina Alamanou BSc, PhD Cellular and Molecular biologist with over 12 years of experience in academia, start-up companies and multinationals Professional experience spans a wide range of areas: Cancer research. Preclinical drug development. Biomarker discovery research. In vitro diagnostics industry experience. Clinical project management Biomedical areas of expertise include oncology, bone biology, oxidative stress mechanisms, RNA metabolism and angiogenesis inhibitor-related toxicities Strong experience in start up environments. Business development: creation of white papers, brochures, technical data sheets, and commercialization plans during new business development Writing technical documentation: scientific publications, review manuscripts, abstracts, grant proposals, detailed and summarized project progress reports. Authoring posters and power point presentations. Presented results at in-house and extramural scientific meetings Skilled at initiating, administrating and executing across a portfolio of projects harmonizing technical needs with business realities: conceptualization, budgeting, estimation, planning, mentoring, development and testing Qualifications PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology (area: biomarker discovery) Bachelor of Biological Sciences Related Experience Project Management (managing complex multifunctional projects) Budget Management (for start ups) People Management. Training Management. Technology and Knowledge Transfer (articulate communicator fluently speaking the language of both people and technology) Cross functional coordination Professional experience Life Science Consultant 12/2015 – today Solutions throughout product development Freelancer Facilitating activities of the research teams, study design, writing project proposals and developing and implementing budgets. Preclinical and Clinical Development Programs & Study Design Achievements Planed, directed, and coordinated activities of designated preclinical and clinical studies to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the duties personally or through project team members Product development Scientist 01/2015 – 09/2015 Development of molecular diagnostic assays DiaSorin Ltd, Dublin, Ireland Member of the technology transfer team: process scale-up, process validation and manufacturing for successful process validation and commercialization of LAMP technology Review documentation for new product introduction (NPI). Support R&D in preparation of DHFs and Technical Files to ensure products meet regulatory requirements Achievements: Ability to set-up appropriate communication channels between functional units at donor and receiving sites to facilitate right first time technology and knowledge transfer Sabbatical break from career 12/2013 – 12/2014 Travelling (Canada, Europe) and taking online courses (www.coursera.org) related to management; drug discoverydevelopment and commercialization; innovation and commercialization; brand management: aligning business, brand and behaviour, start up funding for entrepreneurs, investment, business analysis Experienced Scientist (Marie Curie) 11/2011 – 11/2013 In a EU-supported project (AngioTox) between SMEs, Academia, Bayer and Roche OncoMark Ltd, Nova UCD Dublin, Ireland Managed the histology facility of the start-up company and preparing preclinical reports (Pathology Experts GmbH) Assisted the CEO with marketing strategies and plans: preparing white papers, technical data sheets and brochures. Preparing business plans during engagement with the venture capital community Assisted the CEO in intellectual property (IP) negotiations. Applied staged-gate principals to research and validation of patent claims during technical development of the Intellectual Property portfolio of the Company Ability to set-up appropriate communication channels between: scientific advisors/consultants and potential corporate partners Achievements: Initiated a collaborative relationship between OncoMark Ltd and clinicians regarding angiogenesis inhibitors currently in clinical trials for the identification/ verification of novel biomarkers of toxicity for the development of new cancer diagnostic tests Senior Scientist/ Lab manager Genomic Screening Laboratory 04/2008 – 04/2011 CIBIO, Trento, Italy Overall planning and developing of new research projects, timetable management and coordination of scientific work, budget management: from start through to completion Responsible for costing, estimating and planning projects. Tracking activities against the detailed project plans Updated project plans to include agreed changes. Producing accurate financial reports Managerial duties included: scheduling staff, reordering supplies, and maintaining security standards, responsibility for all equipment, software, and documentation. Preparation and submission of grant proposals. Designed and supervised high-throughput screening studies for the identification of novel drug targets (breast cancer) Achievements: Setting up a laboratory and common spaces (facilities) in a start-up environment: organizing workspace and instrument selection, install, assemble, operate, manage and maintain instrumental apparatus and equipment. Involvement in the purchase of consumables and liaising with approved suppliers Post Doc 03/2005 – 03/2008 Bone Homeostasis Laboratory University of L’Aquila, Italy Designed, conducted and supervised studies evaluating the effect of small peptides on bone homeostasis including: preparation, sampling, data collection and analysis and preparation of results and reports Planned and development of preclinical in vitro and in vivo studies with drugs of Novartis Pharma Presented results at in-house and extramural scientific meetings Prepared abstracts, posters and slide presentations for congress symposia and posters Achievements: Discovery of the molecular mechanism of action of PRELP peptide Designed, conducted and supervised studies during preclinical product development (small molecules, and peptides) Facilities Management roles OncoMark Ltd, Dublin, Ireland: headed the histology facility of the start-up company and as such coordinated its activities as a service provided to outside users (2011-2013) Cibio/ University of Trento, Italy: headed the set up of a new laboratory (for conducting Genomic Screening) and common spaces (proteomics, genomics and microscopy facilities) in a start-up environment (2008-2011) Cibio/ University of Trento, Italy: headed the microscopy facility of the start up institute (2008-2011) and as such coordinated its activities as a service provided to scientists in other departments Department of Experimental Medicine, University of L’Aquila, Italy: headed the microscopy facility of the institute and the histology unit of my laboratory, managed junior staff members and trained students and staff in microscopy laboratory procedures (2006-2008) Department of Applied Biology, University of L’Aquila Italy: Serving as Biosafety Officer. I was part of a team responsible for the coordination of health and safety instructions and university policies and procedures (2000-2004) Other competencies Languages Greek - Native English - Fluent in speaking, writing, reading (First Certificate in English-FCE from University of Cambridge in England) Italian - Fluent in speaking, writing, reading Business Software, Hardware Systat Sigmaplot, Adobe Photoshop, ImageJ, IBM SPSS, DesignExpert, Data analysis tools for life sciences MS Office Process Know-how Project Management. Budget Management Design (preclinical and clinical studies, biomarker discovery, companion diagnostics assays) Types of products (Small molecules, Peptides, Molecular diagnostics, Immunoassays, Microarrays, Imaging) Training Management (mentoring and training regarding technology use) Technology and Knowledge Transfer and Validation Design dossier (testing reports, clinical evaluations, risk management assessments) Equipment Know-how Laboratory Manufacture site (batch, production) Packaging Education and training University University of L’Aquila, PhD. Cellular and Molecular Biology (Italy) (2000-2004) University of L’Aquila BSc of Biological Sciences (Italy) (1994-2000, five yrs course) Personal details Contact Details: Email: [email protected], Phone: 00353 (0) 87 935 7851, Skype ID: biomarinium76 Nationality: Greek, Date of Birth: 31/05/1976