Virginia Bio is the statewide non-profit organization that promotes the scientific and economic impact of the life sciences industry in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Approximately 220 biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device companies are based...

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Dr. Amrie Grammer is a board member at [Virginia Bio](/org/virginia-biotechnology-association) and a former research investigator and group leader at the [National Institutes of Health](/org/national-institutes-of-health) (NIH). Dr. Grammer has also worked as a self-employed immunologist and a consultant for several companies in the pharmaceutical industry.

Dr. Grammer received their undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1987 and their PhD in immunology from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas in 1991. Amrie did their post-doctoral fellowship at UTSW from 1991 to 1999, during which time they also worked as a research investigator for the NIH’s Autoimmunity Branch. In 2006, they left the NIH to start their own consultancy business.

Since 2013, Dr. Grammer has been working with Artemis, an online pharmacological clinical interface program that provides quick access to key information for pediatric and neonatal healthcare practitioners. Amrie has also served on the board of directors for several biotech companies.

Amrie Grammer completed a PhD in Immunology at UTSW Med. Ctr. at Dallas, followed by an MS in Pharmacology at the [University of Virginia](/org/university-of-virginia). Amrie completed their undergraduate studies with a BS in Chemistry from the [University of Virginia](/org/university-of-virginia).

Amrie Grammer

William Stilley is a Board Member at [Virginia Bio](/org/virginia-biotechnology-association) and has over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. William has held various positions such as Senior Vice President of Research Operations, Business Development & Strategic Projects and COO & CFO. In 2007, they became a visiting lecturer at Darden School of Business where they taught for six years. William is also a board member and chair of the audit committee for Sysorex, Inc. and [Avalon Globocare](/org/avalon-globocare).

William Stilley received their Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the [University of Virginia](/org/university-of-virginia) Darden School of Business with a focus in finance and strategy. Prior to that, they earned their bachelor's degree in commerce/marketing from the [University of Virginia](/org/university-of-virginia).

William Stilley

James Powers is currently a board member at [Virginia Bio](/org/virginia-biotechnology-association). James was previously the Chairman and CEO of [HemoShear Therapeutics](/org/hemoshear-therapeutics), Inc. from January 2008 to July 2022. [HemoShear Therapeutics](/org/hemoshear-therapeutics) discovers novel biological targets and advances drug programs to treat metabolic disorders with significant unmet patient need. 

Powers was also the Executive Vice President at PRA International, Inc. from January 1988 to December 2006.

James Powers has a B.S. in Management Science from [Carnegie Mellon University](/org/carnegie-mellon-university) and attended Xavier High School.

James Powers

Robert Day

Ross Dunlap

Alex Euler

Carrie Roth

Elaine Horn-ranney

Warren Martin

Eric Paradise

Michael Perham

Mark Gignac

Brian Pollok

Jeff Pompeo

Carl Sahi

Kyp Sirinakis

Rony Thomas

Denise Toney

Kolaleh Eskandanian

Tom Frantz

Mia Masten

Alan Connor

Andrew Krouse

Jeff Gallagher

Newby was Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Veterans Services (VDVS), where he led an 850-member Agency located across 50 Virginia locations, delivering employment, education, benefits, behavioral health and long term health care services to Virginia’s Reservists, Guardsmen, transitioning service members and 725,000 veterans.

John Newby

Sherri Halloran

Caron Trumbo is the Vice President of Operations at [Virginia Bio](/org/virginia-biotechnology-association). Caron has over ten years of experience in the biotech industry, working in various roles such as technical sales representative, product specialist, community manager, and genetics research fellow/lab manager. Caron has a strong background in sales and marketing, with a focus on the life science market. Caron is responsible for the day-to-day operations of [Virginia Bio](/org/virginia-biotechnology-association), including sales, customer service, human resources, and finance.

Caron Trumbo reports to John Newby, CEO. Some of their coworkers include Frank Wilton - Vice President, Membership and Development, Sherri Halloran - Vice President Membership & Programs.

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