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Lawrence Blyn

Lawrence Blyn

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Director, Carlsbad Biologics at Abbott

  • Education

    • University of Utah School of Medicine

      1985 - 1991
      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Molecular Biology

    • University of California, Irvine

      1991 - 1996
      Postdoctoral Fellow Virology

    • California Institute of Technology

      1991 - 1991
      Postdoctoral Fellow Yeast Regulation

    • Harvey Mudd College

      1981 - 1985
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Genetics

  • Experience

    • Saddleback College

      Jan 1994 - Dec 1995
      Adjunct Professor

    • Ibis Biosciences, a Subsidiary of Ionis Pharmaceuticals (formally known as Isis Pharmaceuticals

      Oct 1996 - Dec 2008

      Responsible for biology and microbiology laboratory and staff. Principle investigator for a number of government contracts and grants.Development of assays for the T5000 detection system designed for direct detection of bacteria, viruses and fungi from biologically relevant samples. Responsible for customer sample processing as well as direct interactions with customers. Development of assays for the PLEX-ID detection system designed for direct detection of bacteria, viruses and fungi from biologically relevant samples. Show less

      • Executive Director of Biology

        Jan 2006 - Dec 2008

      • Director, Biology

        Jan 2002 - Dec 2005

      • Associate Director or Molecular Biology

        Jan 1999 - Dec 2001

      • Senior Scientist

        Oct 1996 - Dec 1998

    • Abbott

      Jan 2009 - now

      Directly responsible for assay development group for the IRIDICA products. Responsible for assay development, Verification, Validation and CE Mark approval for 5 independent IRIDICA assays (BAC BSI, BAC LRT, BAC SFT, Viral and Fungal assays).Responsible for development, Verification and some Validation of the BAC BSI assay for US use as well as large portions of the FDA submission including direct interaction with FDA staff.Responsible for on-market support for all IRIDICA CE Marked assays. Show less Directly responsible for assay development group for the PLEX-ID and IRIDICA products. Development and ultimate FDA approval of the PLEX-ID Flu detection assay. This assay was, in its research format, responsible for the initial detection of the 2009 H1N1 flu strain. Responsible for assay development, Verification, Validation and CE Mark approval for 5 independent IRIDICA assays (BAC BSI, BAC LRT, BAC SFT, Viral and Fungal assays).Responsible for development, Verification and some Validation of the BAC BSI assay for US use as well as large portions of the FDA submission including direct interaction with FDA staff.Responsible for on-market support for all IRIDICA CE Marked assays. Show less

      • Senior Director, Carlsbad Biologics

        Jan 2020 - now

      • Senior Director, Science and Technology

        Oct 2015 - Dec 2019

      • Director Science and Technology

        Jan 2009 - Oct 2015

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Lawrence Blyn
      Entrance into Volwilers Society as a Senior Research Fellow Abbott Laboratories Nov 2015 Acceptance into the Volwiler Society as a Senior Research Fellow. Abbott Laboratories established the Volwiler Society in 1985 to recognize the company's most distinguished scientists and engineers. Named for the late Dr. Ernest H. Volwiler, Ph.D., a scientist and former Abbott president and chairman of the board, the society encourages professional growth and constant pursuit of innovation and scientific discovery. A committee of Abbott's scientific leaders… Show more Acceptance into the Volwiler Society as a Senior Research Fellow. Abbott Laboratories established the Volwiler Society in 1985 to recognize the company's most distinguished scientists and engineers. Named for the late Dr. Ernest H. Volwiler, Ph.D., a scientist and former Abbott president and chairman of the board, the society encourages professional growth and constant pursuit of innovation and scientific discovery. A committee of Abbott's scientific leaders elects and promotes members of the society. Candidates are evaluated on their ingenuity, scientific excellence, consistent productivity and performance at Abbott. There are four levels of membership: associate research fellow, research fellow, senior research fellow and distinguished research fellow. Show less
    • Awarded to Lawrence Blyn
      Abbott Chairmans Award Abbott Laboratories Nov 2014 Given for the launch of the IRIDICA platform and assay suite.