Robin Kastenmayer

Experience

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  SoBran-Inc

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  Veterinarian

  Clinical veterinarian supporting infectious disease research in rodent models (ABSL1-3). Oversaw rodent importation for NIH/NIAID.

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  National Institutes of Health

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2011

  Veterinarian

  Supported in vivo models of infectious disease through subject matter expertise, animal health surveillance/outbreak response, and developing staff while leading small teams. Delivered staff trainings and SOPs, including those for newly built vivaria and a gnotobiotic facility.

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  NIH/NIAID

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  Staff Scientist

  Studied the role of A-type inclusions in cowpox viruses and developed a new in vivo model. Trained staff on in vivo techniques.

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  AstraZeneca

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

  Director

  Transformed a large department of technical experts, scientists, and veterinarians into a highly engaged, efficient and dynamic team while ensuring all studies were completed to the highest standards. Established the internal welfare body, enhanced transparency, and achieved AAALAC accreditation. Led multinational teams to harmonize practices and standards.

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  ARETE Veterinary Consulting, LLC

  Oct 2016 - Dec 2019

  Owner

  A veterinarian-owned consulting company for in vivo model development and project management in research and toxicology programs

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  Champions Oncology, Inc.

  Jan 2018 - Oct 2019

  Associate Director, Veterinary Services

  Attending Veterinarian, managed the Veterinary Services team and Histology Department. Provided expertise and guidance in model and program development. Established vivarium training program and histology laboratory, including developing and marketing immunohistochemistry.

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  SoBran BioScience

  Oct 2019 - Aug 2020

  Associate Director, BioScience

  Led BioScience division; a talented team of over 100 industry professionals responsible for implementation of SoBran’s bioscience contracts in government, academia and industry.Oversaw the contract research facilities that conduct GLP studies in support of IND applications.Provided subject matter expertise in vivarium staffing, renovation, and animal models

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  National Institutes of Health/NICHD

  Aug 2020 - Apr 2022

  Animal Program Director (Acting)

  Attending Veterinarian and Animal Program Director (Acting), led a team of 90 government and contract staff providing support for all animal studies in the intramural research program. Implemented new ways of working to control budgetary growth and improve customer experience. Provided veterinary care and research support to the aquatics program

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  AstraZeneca

  May 2022 - now

  Senior Director, US Head AST