CytexOrtho

Brad has held various research and development positions in the medical device industry in addition to acting as a consultant for both small, start-up and large, established medical device companies. Brad started his career in the orthopedic division of Medtronic and spent almost a decade commercializing products in key growth markets, including products with difficult regulatory paths. In total, he has over 25 years of industry experience in medical device design, research and development of orthopedic devices, FDA interactions for the purposes of regulatory approvals, and launching novel orthopedic inventions from lab to marketplace. Dr. Estes leads the Cytex team in applying regenerative medicine techniques to novel solutions for unmet needs in orthopedic medicine. Dr. Estes is an inventor with over 50 patents associated with medical devices. Dr. Estes earned a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University.

Farsh is a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Washington University, Director of Research for the St. Louis Shriners Hospitals for Children, and co-director of the Washington University Center of Regenerative Medicine. His laboratory is currently pursuing a multidisciplinary approach to investigate the etiology and pathogenesis of various musculoskeletal diseases – particularly arthritis – as a basis for developing new bioengineering-based therapies. He has published over 300 articles in peer-reviewed journals and has co-edited four books. He is the past-president of the Orthopaedic Research Society and former editor-in-chief of the Journal of Biomechanics. He has won several national and international awards for his research. In addition to his many academic responsibilities, Dr. Guilak is the current Chairman of the Board at CytexOrtho.

Frank is also one of the co-founders of CytexOrtho. He has an extensive background and experience in medical applications of textiles and biomaterials, specifically those used in medical devices. Dr. Moutos has been involved in the development of new technologies for the treatment of osteoarthritis and related degenerative joint diseases using various biomaterials, stem cells, and gene therapies. During his pursuit of his Ph.D. while conducting various research in tissue regeneration, Frank helped develop the woven textile methods and processes that are now incorporated into the novel, CytexOrtho 3D printed implant. Dr. Moutos is a multiple patent holder, and he received his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University. No Social Media accounts

Christine oversees daily business operations, finance, and federal compliance efforts. Ms. Estes has over 10 years of experience in financial management and has held various positions in small and large businesses, including software consulting, management training, tax preparation, and human resource roles. Ms. Estes has extensive training and acquired expertise in federal grants management and holds a B.S. in Mathematics from Vanderbilt University.

Nikhil has over 15 years of experience in tissue engineering research and product development in both academic and small business environments. In his current position at CytexOrtho, he draws upon his R&D experience in controlled GLP, GMP and cGMP quality system environment to drive complex products through preclinical and clinical translation towards commercial manufacturing. Nikhil received his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from Rice University.

Vince has extensive experience in molecular and stem cell biology toward developing engineered cartilage with specific genetic, biochemical, and mechanical properties. At CytexOrtho, Dr. Willard spearheads research efforts on current and next generation technology. Through his 15+ years of research experience, Dr. Willard has led numerous interdisciplinary teams to complete projects in a variety of bioengineering subjects including articular cartilage and fibrocartilage biology and tissue engineering, orthopaedic tissue biomechanics and interspecies comparisons, pluripotent stem cell differentiation, and gene therapy. Dr. Willard earned his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Rice University.

Barry has considerable experience in both business and academic leadership. In addition to his current roles as an Executive-in-Residence at Pappas Ventures and as a Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Duke, Dr. Myers maintains an active consulting practice, advising clients concerned with product safety. He is recognized as a world leader in injury research and product safety, with over 100 publications. Rounding out this experience, he has also served as past Managing Director of the Duke Office of Licensing and Ventures. Dr. Myer's scientific and business background add significant insight for both product and business development as a member of the Board of Directors at CytexOrtho.

Dave is a results-oriented leader with over 20 years of business development experience. Formerly of Zimmer Biomet, Dave successfully executed organic and inorganic growth strategies to deliver strong operating performance and stock price appreciation. Mr. Nolan provides key business development experience to the CytexOrtho Board of Directors due to his in-depth knowledge of domestic and international sales and operations and significant experience in strategic planning, financial management, mergers and acquisitions, and business integration. No Social Media accounts