AAPharmaSyn culture is characterized by:
Autonomy
Empowerment to make and own decisions
Problem Solving
Excitement toward finding solutions to challenging problems
Communication
Concise and articulate presentation of information
Our Management Team
Ruslan Pryadun
President
Relevant Experience
- Innovation management
- External partnerships development and management
- Business strategy execution
- Various scientific leadership roles
- Customer relationship management
- Community outreach initiatives
Education
- MBA - INSEAD (University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, visiting)
- Postdoctoral Fellow - Harvard University (Richard Holm), Princeton University (Charles Dismukes)
- M.A. and Ph.D. Chemistry - State University of New York at Buffalo
- B.S. Biology and B.S. Chemistry - University of Redlands
Contact
- Phone No. 734-213-2123
- Email : ruslan.pryadun@aapharmasyn.com
Paul Kim
Director of Medicinal Chemistry
Relevant Experience
- Natural Product Synthesis
- Drug Discovery and Development
- SAR and Lead Optimization
- Multiple Publications and Patents
- Extensive SBDD / Heterocyclic Chemistry Experience
Education
- Postdoctoral Associate - Yale University
- Ph.D. Synthetic Organic Chemistry - Purdue University
- M.E. Industrial Organic Chemistry - Kyungpook National University, S. Korea
- B.E. Industrial Organic Chemistry - Kyungpook National University, S. Korea
Contact
- Phone No. 734-213-2123
- Email : paulk@aapharmasyn.com
Alexander Bridges
Medicinal Chemistry Subject Matter Expert
Relevant Experience
- Director of Diabetes Chemistry, Pfizer
- Oncology Discovery Executive, Director
- Senior Director of Preclinical Sciences, Quatrx Pharmaceuticals
- >40 patents and 70 publications
- Deep oncology expertise
- Extensive track record of medicinal chemistry campaigns across multiple indications
Education
- B.A. in Chemistry, First Class Honours - Oxford University
- D. Phil. Chemistry - Oxford University
Contact
- Phone No. 734-213-2123
- Email : alex.bridges@aapharmasyn.com
Volker Bornemann
Analytical Chemistry Subject Matter Expert
Relevant Experience
- Analytical Method Development
- GMP and GLP
- Regulatory science
- Metabolomics
- Crop Protection Products
- Metabolism
Education
- Postdoctoral Associate - University of Hawaii
- Ph.D. Chemistry - Rice University
- Vordiplom, Chemistry - University of Hamburg
Contact
- Phone No. 919.604.4571
- Email : volker.bornemann@avazyme.com
Cara Nygren
Head of New Business Development
Relevant Experience
- B2B Sales
- Strategic Marketing
- New product launch
- VC fundraising
- Scouting and evaluation of new business and new technology opportunities
- Licensing
Education
- Ph.D. Crystallography - University of Tennessee
- B.S. Chemistry - Wilkes University
Contact
- Phone No. 734-213-2123
- Email : cara.nygren@aapharmasyn.com
Jack Li
Synthetic Organic Chemistry Subject Matter Expert
Relevant Experience
- 12 Patents
- 34 Peer Reviewed Publications
- 32 Books including "Total Synthesis of Natural Products: At the Frontiers of Organic Chemistry" with E. J. Corey
- 64 Reviews and Book Chapters
- Internationally recognized expert in Organic Synthesis
Education
- B.S. Chemistry - Nanjing University
- M.S. Chemistry - Nanjing University
- Ph.D. Chemistry - Indiana University
- Postdoctoral Fellow (Rick L. Danheiser) - MIT
Contact
- jack.li@aapharmasyn.com
- 734-213-2123
Drago (Mike) Sliskovic
Operations Manager
Relevant Experience
- HPLCm
- NMRm
- Equipment maintenance and restoration
- QC/QA
- Facility Operations
Education
- B.A. in Biology and History - Eastern Michigan University (in progress)
Contact
- Phone No. 734-213-2123
- Email: drago@aapharmasyn.com
