SAFETY TESTING SERVICES

TOXICOLOGY CONSULTING,PHARMACEUTICAL,BIOPHARMACEUTICAL, BIOMATERIAL,SAFETY TESTING,DRUG DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT,PRECLINICAL REGULATORY AFFAIRS

BARRY OSBORNE, BACKGROUND

Education:
1968-1973 PhD in Toxicology, Bradford University, Bradford, UK.
1959-1962 BSc in Zoology & Physiology, Nottingham University, Nottingham, UK.

Languages: English, French (Spoken)


DETAILS

  • 1996-2007, (Canada)
    President, Safety Testing Services (STS) Inc.

    Started STS for preclinical support for drug/product development programs and consultation in design, conduct, monitoring and reporting of preclinical safety tests. Trained in QA & GLP's, toxicity study protocol design, study conduct, laboratory technology, data evaluation & report preparation. Did onsite monitoring & review of toxicity studies & reports. Gave expert opinion and toxicology/pharmacology summaries in support of IND/NDA and advice for venture capital groups & banks evaluating funding applications from startup pharmaceutical, biomaterial & biotechnology companies. Guidance was given on new laboratory facility construction.

  • 1992-1996, (Canada)
    Vice President, Marketing, Bio Research Laboratories Ltd., Montreal, Quebec

    Marketed wide range of preclinical testing services throughout the USA, Europe, Canada, Japan & Korea. Extensive international travel to make scientific presentations to national & multi - national pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical & agro - chemical companies. Provided scientific guidance on the design & conduct of product development programs as well as advice on international safety testing regulations. Directed marketing policy, market evaluation and product promotion.

  • 1990-1992, (USA)
    Director, Toxicology Operations, Frederick Research Center Frederick, Maryland.

    Established a 20-room contract research laboratory to perform acute, sub-acute, chronic & reproductive toxicity and carcinogenicity studies. Trained scientists & technicians in toxicological procedures, trained study directors in preparation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), protocol design, study scheduling, data collection/collation & report preparation/writing. Monitored quality & timelines of all research programs. Established Good Laboratory Practice conditions through the laboratory. Developed national & international client base. Project completed in 16 months.

  • 1979-1990, (Canada)
    Vice President & Scientific Director, Division of Toxicology Operations, Bio Research Laboratories Ltd., Montreal, Quebec, (Three Years).

    Vice President, Division of Toxicology Operations, Bio Research Laboratories Ltd., Montreal, Quebec, (Four Years).

    Director, Division of Toxicology Operations, Bio Research Laboratories, Montreal, Quebec, (Two Years).

    Head, Dept of General Toxicology, Bio Research Laboratories Ltd., Montreal, Quebec, (One Year).

  • 1974-1979, (UK)
    Head, Division of Non-Rodent Toxicology, Inveresk Research International, Edinburgh, Scotland, (Two Years).

    Head, Division of General Toxicology, Inveresk Research International, Edinburgh, Scotland, (Three Years).

    Conduct of toxicity studies and department managerial and fiscal responsibilities

  • 1964-1974, (UK)
    Project Leader, Huntingdon Research Centre, Cambs, England.

    Performed short & long term toxicity studies. Trained and managed a staff of 40 scientists and technicians. Completed doctoral thesis entitled "Toxicological Applications of Electrocardiography''. First degree of its kind granted in the UK.

    PUBLICATIONS

  • 10 in Cardiovascular Toxicology

    Further information can be obtained by contacting:
    JOY OSBORNE,
    SAFETY TESTING SERVICES INC.,
    2639 BELMONT,
    ST. LAZARE, QUE., J7T 2A1, CANADA.

    Tel: 450-458-1613
    Fax: 450-458-4137
    E-Mail: toxozzy@consult-toxicology.com