ISOVive TEAM
Peter Swann, MD, FACOEM, FAAFP
Co-Founder, Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Swann is a subject matter expert in the fields of prebiotics, probiotics and the microbiome. He is a Board Certified Family Physician with a focus on patient health, wellness and prevention.
Peter Swann, MD, FACOEM, FAAFP
Dr. Swann is a subject matter expert in the fields of prebiotics, probiotics and the microbiome. He is a Board Certified Family Physician with a focus on patient health, wellness and prevention. A graduate of Dartmouth College and Tufts University School of Medicine, Dr. Swann is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. He received his Clinical Research Training through the NIH. He is also a Member of the Board of Trustees at the University of California, Merced. When not practicing medicine, Peter can be found playing tennis, lifting weights or playing the saxophone.
Lee R. Madsen II, PhD
VP and Chief Science Officer
Dr. Madsen, one of the inventors of ISOVive, is head of ISOVive’s R&D laboratory. Lee oversees commercial scale-up applied R&D as well as fundamental new research in the field of prebiotics and the study of the microbiome.
Lee R. Madsen II, PhD
Dr. Madsen, one of the inventors of ISOVive, is head of ISOVive’s R&D laboratory. Lee oversees commercial scale-up applied R&D as well as fundamental new research in the field of prebiotics and the study of the microbiome. He holds a B.S. in Chemistry and Nuclear Science and a Ph.D. in Analytical and Macromolecular Chemistry from Louisiana State University. Specializing in bench-to-pilot process scale-up, Dr. Madsen is an expert R&D and regulatory scientist with a focus on carbohydrate research and development (in the cane sugar, biomass, and energy sectors). Dr. Madsen also has extensive experience with natural products including the identification and quantification of fatty acids, polyphenolic antioxidants, specialty waxes, and polysaccharides. In his spare time, Dr. Madsen takes great pleasure in the discovery and enjoyment of craft beer and spirits.
Jack Oswald, MBA
Co-Founder, CEO and Chief Technology Officer
Jack is co-founder and one of the inventors of ISOVive Prebiotic Nectar. A successful entrepreneur whose former company was sold to Motorola, Jack is a visionary leader providing overall strategy and direction, scientific and engineering expertise to ISOVive.
Jack Oswald, MBA
Jack is co-founder and one of the inventors of ISOVive Prebiotic Nectar. A successful entrepreneur whose former company was sold to Motorola, Jack is a visionary leader providing overall strategy and direction, scientific and engineering expertise to ISOVive. He is a Member of the Board of Trustees, as well as on the faculty of the School of Engineering at the University of California, Merced. Jack is a graduate of Dartmouth College (AB Engineering) and Harvard Business School (MBA). He is also an avid pilot holding Commercial, Multi-engine and Instrument ratings. In his spare time, he loves to nurture his vegetable, fruit and herb garden, pickle olives from his 45-year-old rescued heirloom olive tree and make pizza in his wood-fired pizza oven.
Tina Higginbotham, MPA
Vice President, Clinical Research
Tina has 20+ years’ experience in GI Clinical Research Management, most recently at Vanderbilt University, including over 200 industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical studies.
Tina Higginbotham, MPA
Tina has 20+ years’ experience in GI Clinical Research Management, most recently at Vanderbilt University, including over 200 industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical studies. She has extensive experience in regulatory aspects of clinical research, spanning from start-up to close-out. She is experienced in the design and execution of multi-center clinical trials. Tina enjoys spending quality time with her family both stateside and abroad, spending time outdoors, and cooking. People are her passion and she delights in investing in others to help them achieve their goals.
Alyssa Jernigan
Clinical Research Project Manager
Alyssa is an agile leader with over 6 years of experience helping early-stage startups. She joined ISOVive after working with May Mobility, an autonomous vehicle company, where she helped launched the first ever commercial pilot AV program in the US.
Alyssa Jernigan
Alyssa is an agile leader with over 8 years of experience nurturing early-stage startups. She joined ISOVive after working at May Mobility, an autonomous vehicle company, where she helped launched the first ever commercial pilot AV program in the US. Now as a part of the ISOVive team, she oversees clinical studies, creates and streamlines processes, and manages day-to-day clinical operations. Alyssa is PMP-certified as well as a B.A. double major in Chinese and International Affairs from the University of Oregon. When she isn't building out scalable systems, Alyssa enjoys a good cup of coffee and dancing in her Argentine tango community.
Sarah Stanley
Bioprocess Research Scientist
Sarah received her B.A. in Biology, with a double minor in Chemistry and Archeology, from Colorado College. She received her MS in Molecular Biology from George Mason University.
Sarah Stanley
Sarah received her B.A. in Biology, with a double minor in Chemistry and Archeology, from Colorado College. She received her MS in Molecular Biology from George Mason University. Her past research has been with environmental microbes. Outside of work, Sarah plays rugby with aspirations of coaching one day. She also knits, backpacks and bakes amazing pies.
Gina Hillstrom
Study Coordinator
With a background in caregiving and leadership, Gina is one of our dedicated Study Coordinators. She is committed to ensuring participants in our studies are well-informed, feel supported, and have all the tools they need to get the most out of their experience.
Gina Hillstrom
With a background in caregiving and leadership, Gina is one of our dedicated Study Coordinators. She is committed to ensuring participants in our studies are well-informed, feel supported, and have all the tools they need to get the most out of their experience. She is committed to detail and excellence, which ensures that evaluable data is collected for our studies. When Gina isn't working directly with participants, she is working to support our Clinical Department and Staff. Off the clock, she loves to craft, spend time with family and friends, and watch comedy specials with her partner.
Dan Curcio
Administrative Assistant and Customer Success Associate
Dan is an experienced project manger and administrator in a multitude of industries. While Dan works to provide our customer's excellent service, he also assists our team in a variety of ways.
Dan Curcio
Dan is an experienced project manger and administrator in a multitude of industries. While Dan works to provide our customer's excellent service, he also assists our team in a variety of ways. He considers himself a bit of a nerd due to his love for computers and video games. His favorite hobbies (besides golf) often involve his wife Alicia. They enjoy a simple game of cards, exploring new restaurants, or traveling to different states and countries,
Research Collaborators
William D. Chey, MD
Research Collaborator
Professor, Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Health.
John Clarke, MD
Research Collaborator
Clinical Professor, Medicine - Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Director, Esophageal Program, Stanford University.
Colin Howden, MD
Research Collaborator
Professor Emeritus, University of Tennessee College of Medicine.
David Johnson, MD
Research Collaborator
Professor of Medicine and Chief of Gastroenterology, Eastern Virginia Medical School.
Emanuel F. Petricoin, PhD
Research Collaborator
Professor, Co-Director Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine, School of Systems Biology, George Mason University.
Advisors
Mike Walther
Member, Board of Directors
His industry experience spans greater than 25-years focused on GI pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and diagnostics. He launched two of the most widely prescribed proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), Prevacid and Dexilant, for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
John Selling, MD
Co-Founder and Medical Advisor
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine and Gastroenterology (retired), Lifetime Honorary Stanford Hospital Medical Staff Member, Stanford Medical School. He has 33 years experience in GI physiology research and practice, with published research in NEJM, Annals of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.
Christian Barnes, MPA
Business Development
He is a former global business development director, Nestle Health Science.
Karl P. Ronn
Strategy Advisor
He has 30 years’ prior experience at Procter & Gamble, where he was responsible for Global R&D for Pharmaceuticals and Over-the-Counter Health Care including Actonel, Vicks, Prilosec, and In-home Diagnostic Tests.
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