Derek Wainwright

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About Derek Wainwright

Scientist and Thought Leader with a proven track record of translating basic science bench discoveries into the clinic for patients with brain cancer. Substantial experience in publishing high impact, clinically-relevant research: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=wainwright+da & sort=date. Principal Investigator with >10 years of experience leading NIH-supported research projects. Management experience of helping >20 students/trainees/staff at a time. Experience with discovery-based science aimed at developing new drugs/therapeutics with multiple patents. Scientist with proven track record of highly visible and successful life sciences and clinically-applicable research projects. Very flexible with the capability to apply skills in immunology, neuroscience, oncology, molecular biology and cellular biology. Solid experience in critical aspects of program development including: public affairs, conceptualization, recruitment, project management and instructional writing. Substantial scientific background offers the aptitude to efficiently serve as a medium between thought leaders in the science, medical- and business- sectors. Specialties: Neuroscience, immunology, oncology, cell biology, anatomy, molecular biology, public speaking, communications, persuasive writing, translational research, clinical relations, science policy, grant writing, client relations.