With 17 years of experience as a physician and pharmaceutical executive in the management of infectious diseases, the development of new anti-infectives and their market introduction, I have developed thorough understanding of the epidemiology, course and management of infectious diseases. My background ranges from hands-on patient care and working in research and development of new medicines to the engagement in global health issues and lobbying for innovative R&D programs for poverty related diseases.

Expertise:

• Board certified physician with extensive experience in the medical care for people with HIV, TB, tropical diseases and other infectious diseases
• Coordination of multicenter academic research programs on management and treatment of HIV and AIDS
• Physician in the pharmaceutical industry in the areas of
• Clinical development in the areas of HIV, viral hepatitis and malaria
• Academic collaborations and advisory boards
• Medical marketing and communication strategy
• Medical information and education
• General administration and management
• Physician in not-for-profit development partnership
• R&D of innovative HIV prevention tools
• Representation of not-for-profit Biotech to donors and stakeholders
• Development of access strategies for new HIV prevention technologies

Therapeutic Areas:

• Infectious Diseases, specifically HIV and viral Hepatitis
• Tropical Medicine
• Poverty Related Communicable Diseases