Dean K. Smith

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About Dean K. Smith

Experienced Immunologist and Senior Scientific Evaluator committed to providing regulatory leadership that supports innovation in vaccine development, manufacturing and quality control; dedicated to uphold standards while striving to provide added value to sponsors through regulatory engagements; and determined to render robust evidence-based decisions using the best practice standards and available science within appropriate risk-benefit frameworks. Professional Skills Profile: • Graduate research studies in molecular biology, autoimmunity and viral based gene therapy; • Research Associate in the Vaccine Design Division of the Canadian National Research Council (NRC) investigating BCG based anti-cancer vaccines and T cell memory; • Knowledgeable Product Specialist for both viral and bacterial vaccines at Health Canada since 2002; • Acting Division Chief responsible for lot release and product recommendations for bacterial and viral vaccines and plasma-derived hemostatic products; • Accomplished moderator, chair, presenter, and internationally recognised expert in the fields of vaccines and vaccine stability regulation; • Actively engaged with the WHO on vaccine guidance development and implementation; • On-going Health Canada representative to international scientific and regulatory advisory committees; • Sessional guest lecturer at University of Ottawa since 2005,(BPS 4102) Pharmaceuticals: Federal and International Regulations.