Dr Fernandes has extensive management experience in biotechnology-based business development and IP and technology licensing. He began his business career in the pharmaceutical industry (Schering Plough and Leo Laboratories), gaining direct experience in areas such as analytical method development, assay validation, technology transfer, and production. Dr Fernandes currently sits on the Industrial Advisory board supporting the Irish National Research Support Fund Board. Prior to his work in industry, Dr Fernandes held post-doctoral research and lecturing positions in University College Cork, Ireland. Dr Fernandes has extensive management experience in biotechnology-based business development and IP and technology licensing. He began his business career in the pharmaceutical industry (Schering Plough and Leo Laboratories), gaining direct experience in areas such as analytical method development, assay validation, technology transfer, and production. Dr Fernandes currently sits on the Industrial Advisory board supporting the Irish National Research Support Fund Board. Prior to his work in industry, Dr Fernandes held post-doctoral research and lecturing positions in University College Cork, Ireland. During his academic career he published on apoptosis in a number of peer-reviewed journals.
E-mail: rfernandes@luxcel.com