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Molecular Biologist | Assay Development, qPCR/ddPCR Validation, Cell & Gene Therapy, Scientific Consulting

Profile Summary

I am a Ph.D. molecular biologist and scientific consultant with nearly two decades of experience supporting biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and contract research organizations through assay development, validation, laboratory operations, and technical problem solving. My professional experience spans academic research, biotechnology startups, global pharmaceutical companies, and CROs including BioAgilytix, IQVIA Laboratories, BASF, Chaperone Therapeutics, the University of Michigan, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I specialize in developing, optimizing, validating, and applying molecular biology assays within regulated laboratory environments. My experience includes quantitative PCR (qPCR), droplet digital PCR (ddPCR), nucleic acid extraction and quantification, bioanalytical method development and validation, sample analysis, laboratory automation, equipment qualification and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and preparation of scientific and regulatory documentation. I have served as the scientific lead for client-facing assay development projects supporting cell and gene therapy programs, including CAR-T, CAR-NK, AAV, lentiviral, and lipid nanoparticle (LNP) therapeutic platforms. My work has involved close collaboration with sponsors to design experiments, interpret data, refine assay performance, and successfully transfer validated methods into regulated sample analysis. Beyond laboratory science, I have substantial experience in laboratory process improvement, technical writing, SOP development, scientific presentations, project management, and mentoring laboratory personnel. I enjoy helping organizations solve technically challenging problems while maintaining rigorous scientific and quality standards. I am particularly interested in consulting engagements involving: • Molecular assay development and optimization • qPCR and ddPCR assay design, validation, and troubleshooting • Companion diagnostics and biomarker assay development • Bioanalytical method development and validation • Cell and gene therapy analytical support • Laboratory automation and workflow improvement • Scientific and technical writing • Validation documentation and regulated laboratory systems I welcome opportunities to collaborate with biotechnology, pharmaceutical, diagnostics, and research organizations requiring specialized scientific expertise on short-term projects or longer consulting engagements.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Biochemistry
• ☆ Immunoassay
• ☆ Binding Assays
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ Genetics
• ☆ PCR
• ☆ Cell Biology
• ☆ Cell-Based Assays
• ☆ Cell Culture
• ☆ Drug Development
• ☆ Bioanalytical Testing
• ☆ In vitro Diagnostics
• ☆ In vitro Diagnostic Validation
• ☆ Gene Therapy
• ☆ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ Experimental Protocols

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Product Development

Writing Clinical Trial Documentation, Medical Writing, Non-Medical Regulatory Writing, Technical Writing

Research Feasibility Study, Technology Scouting, Gap Analysis, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Consulting Operations Consulting, Scientific and Technical Consulting, Regulatory Consulting

Product Development Product Evaluation, Product Validation, Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC), Concept Development, Prototyping

Work Experience

Scientific Consultant

BDB LLC

July 2017 - Present

Associate Principal Scientist

IQVIA (United States)

November 2023 - November 2024

Scientist III

BioAgilytix Labs, LLC

March 2021 - November 2023

Research Scientist

Chaperone Therapeutics, Inc.

March 2018 - August 2020

Regulatory Protein Biochemist

BASF (United States)

January 2017 - February 2018

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

University of Michigan

October 2014 - November 2016

Graduate Research Assistant

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

August 2009 - September 2014

Research Technician

Ohio University

April 2007 - August 2009

Education

Associate of Applied Science (Information Technology)

Durham Technical Community College

January 2020 - December 2021

Doctorate of Philosophy (Genetics and Molecular Biology)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Lineberger Cancer Center

September 2009 - December 2014

Graduate Certificate (Bioinformatics and Computational Biology)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Lineberger Cancer Center

September 2009 - December 2014

Minor (History)

Université de l'ohio

September 2001 - June 2008

Minor (Chemistry)

Université de l'ohio

September 2001 - June 2008

Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences)

Ohio University

September 2001 - June 2008

Certifications

• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

  Q2 Solutions

  https://showcase.bdbllc.us/resumeAndCV/IQVIA/IQVIAYellowBeltCertificate.jpg

  January 2024 - Present

• EPA FIFRA Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) Training

  BASF

  https://showcase.bdbllc.us/resumeAndCV/BASF/BASF_FIFRA_GLP_Cert.pdf

  January 2017 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Brian Bower, Michael Garratt, Danielle Leander, Kaitlyn Pifer, Jonathan J. Herrera, Sharlene M. Day, Oliver Fiehn, Susan V. Brooks, Richard A. Miller (2019). 17‐α estradiol ameliorates age‐associated sarcopenia and improves late‐life physical function in male mice but not in females or castrated males . Aging Cell.

Brian Bower, Michael Garratt, Gonzalo G. Garcia, Richard A. Miller (2017). Sex differences in lifespan extension with acarbose and 17‐α estradiol: gonadal hormones underlie male‐specific improvements in glucose tolerance and <scp>mTORC</scp>2 signaling . Aging Cell.

Brian D. Bower, Jack D. Griffith (2014). TRF1 and TRF2 Differentially Modulate Rad51-Mediated Telomeric and Nontelomeric Displacement Loop Formation <i>in Vitro</i> . Biochemistry.

Jacob K. Grohman, Robert J. Gorelick, Colin R. Lickwar, Jason D. Lieb, Brian D. Bower, Brent M. Znosko, Kevin M. Weeks (2013). A Guanosine-Centric Mechanism for RNA Chaperone Function . Science.

Eric D. Horowitz, K. Shefaet Rahman, Brian D. Bower, David J. Dismuke, Michael R. Falvo, Jack D. Griffith, Stephen C. Harvey, Aravind Asokan (2013). Biophysical and Ultrastructural Characterization of Adeno-Associated Virus Capsid Uncoating and Genome Release . Journal of Virology.

Juan Ding, Edward O. List, Brian D. Bower, John J. Kopchick (2011). Differential Effects of Growth Hormone Versus Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I on the Mouse Plasma Proteome . Endocrinology.

E. O. List, A. J. Palmer, D. E. Berryman, B. Bower, B. Kelder, J. J. Kopchick (2009). Growth hormone improves body composition, fasting blood glucose, glucose tolerance and liver triacylglycerol in a mouse model of diet-induced obesity and type 2 diabetes . Diabetologia.

(2008). 4th International Congress of the GRS and the IGF Society . Journal of Endocrinological Investigation.

E. List, D. Berryman, B. Bower, L. Sackmann-Sala, E. Gosney, J. Ding, S. Okada, J. Kopchick (2008). The Use of Proteomics to Study Infectious Diseases . Infectious Disorders - Drug Targets.

DISSERTATION THESIS

(2014). An In Vitro Characterization of Functional Interactions Between Purified Telomere Repeat Binding Factors 1 and 2 and Rad51 Recombinase . University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Graduate School

BOOK CHAPTER

Brian D. Bower, John J. Kopchick (2011). Cancer . Laron Syndrome - From Man to Mouse.