MTEC | Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium
Lauren Palestrini, PhD has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Currently, they are an Affiliate Member at Life Science Angels since March 2023. In the past, they held the role of Chief Science Officer at the Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium, where they focused on commercializing biomedical technologies for wounded warriors. Prior to that, they served as the Chief Operating Officer at Rutgers Research from May 2011 to September 2015. Lauren also worked as a Research Assistant, PhD Candidate, and Visiting scholar at the New Jersey Center for Biomaterials at Stony Brook University from September 2006 to April 2011. Additionally, they have worked as a Process Development Engineer at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and as an Oral Care Summer Intern at Johnson & Johnson- Consumer and Personal Products Worldwide. Lauren gained human resources experience through summer internships at Deutsche Bank in 2001 and 2002.
Lauren Palestrini, PhD, earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University in 2004. Lauren then pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biomedical Engineering from Stony Brook University, completing it in 2011. Lauren is also a Level III Candidate in the CFA Institute. Additionally, they obtained another Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University.
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MTEC | Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium
MTEC is a 501(c)(3) biomedical technology consortium collaborating with multiple government agencies under a 10-year renewable Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) with the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC). MTEC fosters integrated research partnerships and speeds the availability of solutions to the military, veterans the civilian population. With more than 500 members currently, we are always seeking to grow our membership that includes representatives from the following: •Small and Large Businesses •'Non-Traditional' Government Contractors •Not-For-Profit Organizations •Academic Research Organizations Membership Benefits include: •Networking opportunities with other industry and academic MTEC members in addition to opportunities with government stakeholders through annual membership meetings, conferences and forums. •Greater visibility into government needs and priorities as well as an increased ability to leverage IR&D investments to meet those needs. •MTEC operates through a flexible contracting vehicle that minimizes cash flow challenges for small businesses that receive research project awards. For more information, visit https://mtec-sc.org/