Howard Dobson

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Past Experience: Veterinary radiologist, contract research, preclinical and translational drug development, medical devices How Howard can help you with your venture: Following an academic career at the University of Guelph, I have worked in contract research for the last 20 years. Now I work as a consultant with a number of established companies as well as start-ups. Most of my work has been in preclinical and translational aspects of drug development, but also with medical devices. This has involved multiple disease categories. In this area of research, transitioning from a university-based laboratory to a start-up company often involves animal work outside of the university. My broad experience in selecting or developing animal models and study design, as well as finding the best contract research organization, can be an asset to any growing company. While much of my career has involved imaging, including all imaging modalities across the full range of species, I am equally at home with non-imaging based work. I am closely involved with the newly established University of Guelph Bench to Bedside Institute for Translational Health Research, where one of my roles is business development, which includes engaging with start-up companies where a clinical trial in naturally occurring disease in companion animals can be a means to derisk a human clinical trial. I am also an active angel investor, having been a member of the Golden Triangle Angel Network (GTAN) for several years. As a result, I fully understand the issues associated with starting up a company.

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Entering clinical trials, need help with study design, identifying CROs, medical device help

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