Brendan McCarthy, PhD

Brendan McCarthy, PhD has extensive work experience in various scientific and technical roles. Starting from their most recent position, they worked as a Technology Consultant at CARI Health from February 2023 until the present. Prior to that, from October 2020 to January 2023, Brendan was a Principal Scientist at Zense Life, where they played a crucial role in optimizing manufacturing processes, analyzing ex-planted sensors, and developing methods for sensor wire coating. Brendan also worked as a Staff Scientist at Biolinq from January to September 2020, where they focused on developing a micro-needle-based sensor array for continuous glucose monitoring.

Before their time at Biolinq, Brendan worked at Dexcom as a Staff Medical Device Engineer from May 2016 to September 2019. In this role, they built an analytical lab, implemented new equipment and standardized test methods, and conducted analytical testing for sensor membrane research and development.

Prior to their work at Dexcom, Brendan was the Owner/Operator of Hut Pointe Inn from March 2007 to April 2016. Brendan successfully managed all aspects of the eco-friendly inn's operations in the Bahamas.

Brendan also worked at MediVas LLC from 2001 to 2006 in various roles including Director of Technical Assessment, Director of Polymer Research, Manager of Polymer Development, and Senior Staff Scientist. During their time at MediVas, they assessed the technical viability of R&D projects and contributed to successful licensing deals.

Earlier in their career, they gained experience as a Postdoctoral Researcher at The Scripps Research Institute and SRI International, where they conducted research on polymer synthesis and purification techniques.

Overall, Brendan McCarthy, PhD is a highly experienced professional with a strong background in scientific research and development, technical assessment, and process optimization.

Brendan McCarthy, PhD, completed their Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in the years 1985 to 1989. Brendan then pursued their doctoral studies in Chemistry at the University of Southern California from 1989 to 1995, earning their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree.