Resumé
Christopher Jerome, B.Sc., B.Vet.Med., Ph.D., M.R.C.V.S.
Chris trained as a veterinary pathologist and in his research career has focused primarily on translational research in osteoporosis drug development. Recently, he has been more involved in bone safety issues, and in orthopedics and arthritis studies.
He has a strong ability to interpret and explain experimental bone data, coupled with deep expertise and troubleshooting skills in bone evaluation technology (biomarkers, densitometry, imaging, histology and histomorphometry), statistics, IT, and laboratory management/GLP.
His 15+ years in contract research and his entrepreneurial experience ensure a customer focus, emphasis on clear and prompt communication and reporting, and an understanding of key concerns underlying business decisions.
Positions Held
President, Think Bone Consulting, Inc.
Think Bone was founded and incorporated in Washington State in 2006, and has been my full-time occupation since then.
Consulting Senior Scientist, Allevia AG, 2007-8
As a consultant, participated in senior management and operations of this contract research organization (CRO) focused on osteoarticular disease. Details: CRO Research Experience
VP Efficacy Pharmacology, MDS Pharma Services, 2005-6
After SkeleTech’s acquisition by MDS, continued as manager during its integration into this international CRO.
Details: CRO Research Experience
CEO/COO, SkeleTech Inc, 1997-2005
Cofounder, executive and study director at this venture-financed, GLP, CRO specializing in bone and CNS diseases.
Details: CRO Research Experience
Assoc/Asst Prof Comparative Medicine, WFU, 1991-7/1982-8
1991-7: Directed research program using nonhuman primate models for osteoporosis and osteoarthritis research.
1982-8: Diagnostic pathology, reproductive biology, and bone biology in primates. NIH grant PI. Details: Academia & Industry Experience
Laboratory Chief, Sandoz Pharma AG, 1988-91
Developed in vivo models and associated technologies for evaluation of therapeutic agents for osteoporosis.
Details: Academia & Industry Experience
Postgraduate Research Pathologist, UC Davis, 1979-88
Research on reproductive toxicology and pathology in nonhuman primates. Veterinary diagnostic pathology.
Details: Education
Veterinary Student, RVC London, 1973-9
Veterinary training. Research projects studying infectious diseases of ruminants in Nigeria. Details: Education