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John A. Bogdan, Jr,

John A. Bogdan, Jr,

Post Doctoral Research Fellow

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    President @ Valaria Technical Consultants, LLC Expert in non-dilutive funding strategies and vaccine and therapeutic product development and licensure for infectious disease.

  • Education

    • Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo

      1986 - 1993
      MA, PhD Microbiology and Immunology 3.62

      Activities and Societies: Microbiology & Immunology Journal Club, Microbiology & Immunology Social Chairman, Microbiology & Immunology Department Softball Team Ph.D. Thesis: “Characterization of a conserved surface-exposed epitope of the P6 protein of Haemophilus influenzae recognized by mab 3B9.”Research project included development of direct and competitive inhibition ELISA assays and immunocytochemistry techniques, cloning and sequencing of bacterial proteins and immunoglobulin genes, computer modeling of immunoglobulins, recombinant expression of bacterial proteins, monoclonal and polyclonal antibody development, site-directed mutagenesis,… Show more Ph.D. Thesis: “Characterization of a conserved surface-exposed epitope of the P6 protein of Haemophilus influenzae recognized by mab 3B9.”Research project included development of direct and competitive inhibition ELISA assays and immunocytochemistry techniques, cloning and sequencing of bacterial proteins and immunoglobulin genes, computer modeling of immunoglobulins, recombinant expression of bacterial proteins, monoclonal and polyclonal antibody development, site-directed mutagenesis, animal models of infection, antibody and bacterial protein purification. Show less

    • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

      1982 - 1986
      B.S. Undergraduate Thesis: Immunochemical Analysis of Lyme antigen specific for BorreliaBurgdorferi Biology

      Activities and Societies: Member, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, 1983-1986 Member, Lambda alpha Epsilon (LAE) Alumni Board of Directors for SAE, 2005-2010, MD-DC-VA Social Chairman RPI SAE Alumni Rensselaer Fellows Award Recipient in Biology 2005

  • Experience

    • DuPont Merck

      Jan 1993 - Jan 1996
      Post Doctoral Research Fellow

      -Developed custom genetic libraries and implemented genetic screening platforms including the yeast two-hybrid screen-Identified several novel targets for development of therapeutics to treat cardiovascular disease and cancer-Transferred two-hybrid screen to internal collaborators-Trained staff and summer student on library construction, screening and hit validation processes-Developed custom analytical and cell-based tools and methods to validate targets-Presented results to scientific leadership team in cardiovascular diseases and at scientific meetings -Published results Show less

    • Wyeth-Lederle Vaccines and Pediatrics

      Aug 1996 - Apr 1997
      Research Scientist

      Supported assay development and testing of human immunogenicity Streptococcal polysaccharide conjugated in Prevenar.

    • Wyeth-Lederle Vaccines & Pediatrics

      Aug 1996 - Mar 1997
      Research Scientist

    • Baxter Healthcare

      Apr 1997 - Jan 2003
      Senior Research Scientist

      -Discovered and implemented a new fermentation process that significantly increased pertussis toxin production -Discovered and implemented an alternative high affinity peptide-based purification process for pertussis toxin-Directed research associates and Bio-process Fermentation and Purification Teams to scale-up the processes and transferred processes to the Pre-clinical Manufacturing Group -Managed a Molecular Biology Laboratory staffed by research associates and a summer intern-Discovered and implemented novel technologies for genetic manipulation of pathogenic bacteria and vaccine process development-Presented results to scientific leadership teams and at scientific meetings-Published results in leading scientific journals-Patented novel processes Show less

    • LTS Corporation

      Feb 2003 - Sept 2003
      Contract Scientific Review Officer at NIAID

      Assisted in organizing and managing scientific review panels and constructing summary statements for grants to fund the construction of bio containment laboratories across the United States critical for establishing our Biodefense and Emerging Infection research and medical response program.

    • National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

      Oct 2003 - Jun 2006
      Scientific Review Officer

      Responsible for organizing and managing scientific review panels and authoring summary statements and technical evaluation reports to fund the construction of biocontainment laboratories across the United States in the last 10 years, establishing genomic data bases for Biodefense pathogens, vaccine and preclinical testing services and facilities,and select scientific research programs critical for establishing a sustainable Biodefense and Emerging Infection research and medical response program. Show less

    • The National Institutes of Health

      Jun 2006 - Nov 2016
      Therapeutics Development Program Officer

      -Program Officer, Project Officer and Contracting Officer in the Office of Biodefense Research Resources and Translational Research-Provided support for Emergency Response Requirements by evaluating suitability of lead candidates for pre-clinical and clinical product development -Developed concepts and solicitations for product development funding-Negotiated and made recommendations for funding award and managed and co-managed complex product development contracts with industry -Performed outreach and organized meetings with product developers-Trained professional NIAID and Interagency staff including junior Project Officers-Served as a Subject Matter Expert for therapeutic and vaccine development -Served on internal scientific and portfolio analysis committees -Reviewed product development programs and platforms and advised on availability of preclinical resources / services and funding opportunities to product developers-Advised Senior Management on NIAID Program Officer and COR training and professional development programs-Briefed staff and representatives from other government agencies on product development status and presented product development accomplishments at scientific meetings-Provided technical and product development advice on intramural research efforts to develop therapeutics and vaccines to priority pathogens and evaluated product development, patenting and licensing opportunities-Advised on complex agreements between intramural investigators and extramural Divisions with non-profit and for-profit organizations on material transfer and use, confidentiality, and research collaborations agreements that include: CRADAs, IAAs and IIAs and preclinical (NCEAs and MTAs) and clinical trial agreements (CTAs) for NIAID's Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Office- Created portfolio reviews and other briefing documents for Senior Management and Institute Director Show less

    • Valaria Technical Consultants, LLC

      Nov 2016 - now

      “Solving Real-life Illnesses Proactively with Breakthrough Technology” Specialized in federal funding opportunities, partnering and resources for Vaccines, Therapeutics and Diagnostics. Partnering scientific investigators with strategic advisors to bring innovative science into game changing products. Reviews and develop plans for proposals, white papers, grant applications and RFIs for organizations seeking non-dilutive funding.30+ years experience in therapeutics, vaccines and assay development for infectious diseases.20+ years experience in industry and federal grant and contract review, funding initiatives and management of product development activities.Experience developing licensed products to prevent or treat infectious diseases. Experience working with product developers and technology innovators in academia and industry. Worked with and negotiated business with businesses and non-profits and managing a team of technical and business consultants. Show less

      • President

        Jul 2024 - now

      • President

        Nov 2016 - Jul 2024

    • Logistics Management Institute

      Oct 2019 - Apr 2022
      Consultant to JPEO CBRN Medical at the US DoD

      Senior Technical Consultant reporting through the Chief Technology Office (CTO) at Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) at Fort Detrick, MD to provide guidance on programs to develop botulinum toxin, plague and filovirus medical counter measures and perform scientific outreach through interactions with other federal agencies (FDA, NIAID, BARDA) and product developers to advance these and other important programs including COVID-19 and drug repurposing efforts for the military through proof-of-concept studies, advanced development in phase 2/3 testing and licensure.• Attends scientific meetings and workshops sponsored by USG agencies and other for profit and non-profit organizations • Performs site visits of JPEO technical contractors • Represents JPEO CBRN Medical on BARDA Techwatch and Corona Watch meetings to evaluate and provide guidance to product developers on government resources for funding and testing services for vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostics, Personal Protective Equipment, Manufacturing and Clinical Resources and Critical Reagents for the Supply Chain for COVID-19 and CBRN agents. Participated in hundreds of meetings with product developers and reviewed several hundred whitepapers and proposals.• Provides advice on repurposing licensed products and products in late-stage clinical development for other indications for COVID-19. • Reviewer of whitepapers, proposals and grant applications submitted JPEO, BARDA, DTRA/JSTO, DARPA, FDA, Army Xtech prize (AI/ML) and JPEO Sparks for product development/manufacturing/AI/ML for COVID, emerging infectious disease and high-profile DoD pathogens. Show less

    • LMI

      Apr 2022 - Jul 2024
      Principal, Biology

      Principal Technical advisor supporting JPEO CBRN Medical and LMI Science & Technology Division

    • CorVent Medical Inc.

      Sept 2024 - now
      Lead Advisor Ventilator Procurement

    • Kuorum Institute for Advanced Sciences

      Oct 2024 - now
      Faculty and Advisory Board Member

    • CYGNOS BioTech LLC

      Oct 2024 - now
      Vice President for Product Development and Partnering

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Contracting Officer Representative Level III

      US Federal Government
      Sept 2004

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to John A. Bogdan, Jr,
      2021 DoD Chemical and Biological Defense Excellence Award DoD Chemical and Biological Defense Nov 2021 Team Award 1st Annual Excellence Award issued to JPEO CBRN Medical team for response to COVID-19 while maintaining ongoing CBRN programs
    • Awarded to John A. Bogdan, Jr,
      The 2021 DoD/Army Packard Award for Acquisitions Excellence – JPEO CBRND US Army Oct 2021 For rapid solicitation, negotiation and award of multiple contracts associated with the COVID-19 Response
    • Awarded to John A. Bogdan, Jr,
      The 2021 JPEO Award for Team Excellence – JPEO CBRND JPEO Sep 2021 Received by the CBRN Medical team for their effort in response to the COVID-19 pandemic while maintaining ongoing excellence in CBRN programs
    • Awarded to John A. Bogdan, Jr,
      2021 Luminary Award LMI Aug 2021 LMI’s Luminary Award, LMI's highest honor for “Meeting the Moment” by supporting JPEO CBRN Medical’s pandemic response to COVID-19 to support rapid development and testing of vaccines and therapeutic products and deploy medical supplies to combat the pandemic.
    • Awarded to John A. Bogdan, Jr,
      2021 Edison Bronze Award Edison Apr 2021 Team Award for Prescription Drug Access Platforms For Defense Threat & Security using Rapid Acquisition and Investigation of Drugs for Repurposing (RAIDR) framework for COVID-19 and CBRN agents at JPEO CBRN Medical
    • Awarded to John A. Bogdan, Jr,
      NIAID Merit Award NIAID Jul 2012 The NIAID 2011 Merit Award received in recognition of outstanding contributions and efforts in support of the NIAID mission.
    • Awarded to John A. Bogdan, Jr,
      NIAID Special Service Award 2008, 2009 and 2010 NIAID May 2009 In Recognition and Appreciation of Special Achievement in Support of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
    • Awarded to John A. Bogdan, Jr,
      Rensselaer Alumni Association Fellows Award Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Oct 2005 Received in recognition of an outstanding role model for the students of Biology and the Rensselaer campus as a whole.
    • Awarded to John A. Bogdan, Jr,
      NIH Director's Award 2003 NIH Jul 2004 The NIH Director’s Award received in recognition of exceptional initiative or leadership in carrying out activities to improve NIH program operations for National Biodefense Infrastructure.
    • Awarded to John A. Bogdan, Jr,
      High School Student Brookhaven National Laboratory Jun 1982 Alexander Hollaender Award in Biology

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Grand Knight 2006-2007 and 4th Degree Member James Cardinal Gibbons Assembly 2001-present

      Issued by Westminster Council Knights of Columbus #1393 on Jan 2000
      Westminster Council Knights of Columbus #1393Associated with John A. Bogdan, Jr,

    • Coach

      Issued by Westminster Jaycees Softball and Charles Carroll Softball on Jun 2015
      Westminster Jaycees Softball and Charles Carroll SoftballAssociated with John A. Bogdan, Jr,

    • Singer and Musician

      Issued by St. John Westminster MD Adult Choir on Sept 2003
      St. John Westminster MD Adult ChoirAssociated with John A. Bogdan, Jr,

    • College Fair Volunteer

      Issued by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on Sept 2006
      Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteAssociated with John A. Bogdan, Jr,

    • Lambda Alpha Epsilon Housing Corporation, Board Member

      Issued by Sigma Epsilon Fraternity NY Epsilon Chapter on Oct 2005
      Sigma Epsilon Fraternity NY Epsilon ChapterAssociated with John A. Bogdan, Jr,

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Cold Weather Shelter Carroll County, Westminster MD on Jan 2016
      Cold Weather Shelter Carroll County, Westminster MDAssociated with John A. Bogdan, Jr,

    • STEM Night Presenter

      Issued by Carroll County Public School System on Mar 2016
      Carroll County Public School SystemAssociated with John A. Bogdan, Jr,

    • Assistant Coach

      Issued by WSA Youth Soccer Westminster MD on Oct 2013
      WSA Youth Soccer Westminster MDAssociated with John A. Bogdan, Jr,

    • Member of NIH Speaker's Bureau (2005-2012) and Adventures in Biology Program Faculty (2012-present)

      Issued by National Institutes of Health on Jan 2005
      National Institutes of HealthAssociated with John A. Bogdan, Jr,