Executive Profile

Christopher H. Porter Ph.D. Life Sciences Commercialization Consultant, Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association

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Background

Dr. Christopher H. Porter, Chris Ph.D. is the Principal of Medical Genesis. Dr. Porter has been Life Sciences Commercialization Consultant of The Washington Biotechnology and Biomedical Association since March 2011. He served as Vice President of Research and Development of American Medical Systems Holdings Inc. from 1981 to 1987. He assists early-stage companies, mentors, and participates in entrepreneurial education at the University of Utah, Seattle University and ... University of Washington. Mr. Porter has started 6 medical-device companies. Mr. Porter has founded, invented products for, and contributed heavily to the success of numerous medical-device companies and started three divisions within major corporations. He has had a successful 36-year career in the medical-device and biotechnology industry including research and development and management experience with 3M, Johnson & Johnson, and Pfizer Inc., as well as several early stage companies. He served in a variety of positions including Chief Executive Officer , General Manager, top technical and top manufacturing positions in both major corporations namely 3M, Johnson and Johnson, and Pfizer, as well as early stage medical companies. Dr. Porter has been a Director of American Medical Systems Holdings Inc. since 1998. He serves as a Director of American Medical Systems, Inc. He serves as a Trustee of Seattle Biomedical Research Institute and serves on several advisory boards. He has introduced over 35 medical products during his career and holds 42 U.S. patents. Dr. Porter received his Ph.D. in Chemical and Material Engineering from the University of Utah.

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