Andrew McDermott

Background

About Andrew McDermott

Biopharmaceutical Research & Discovery Scientist, Ph.D. Microbiology & Immunology, with valuable regulatory (GLP and GCP) method development and program management experience, with a strong background in biomedical research experience and notable expertise in the autoimmune space utilizing multicolor flow cytometry, in vivo modeling of disease, T-cell biology, cell culture, and in vitro functional assays. Select technical skills include: • In vitro culture of human PBMCs, primary murine cells, and cell lines including K562s and Jurkats. • Multicolor flow cytometry to immunophenotype T-cells, including intracellular cytokine and transcription factor staining, proliferation, and activation status. • In vivo modeling of disease including mucosal inflammation, allergy, and autoimmune disease. CORE STRENGTHS & EXPERTISE • Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Industries • Collaborative Partner, Team Builder, Mentor • Biomedical Scientific Research & Discovery • Excellent Presentation & Communications • Technical Writing & Scientific Grant Writing • FlowJo, BD FACSDiva • Development of Next Generation Therapeutics • Laboratory Staff Training & Development • MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, PRISM • Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator