David Walsh

David Walsh has extensive work experience in laboratory operations and management. David has held various leadership roles in multiple companies, including Turnstone Biologics, Histogen, AerNos Inc., DSM Food Specialties, Verenium Corporation, University of Victoria, and MB Laboratories.

At Turnstone Biologics, David currently serves as the Senior Manager of Laboratory Operations. David is responsible for overseeing a 20,000 square foot laboratory involved in the development and delivery of cell therapy medicines for solid tumor patients. Their duties also include managing Environment Health & Safety (EHS) and Hazardous Waste Disposal programs to ensure compliance with regulations.

Prior to their role at Turnstone Biologics, David worked at Histogen as a Manager of Laboratory Operations. During their tenure, they managed R&D and Quality laboratories focused on developing pharmaceuticals for tissue regeneration. Similarly, they oversaw EHS and Hazardous Waste Disposal programs to maintain regulatory compliance.

David also served as the Laboratory Operations Manager at AerNos Inc., where they managed various laboratory functions related to nano gas sensors. David established EHS and Hazardous Waste Disposal programs, enabling the commercialization of application-specific sensors.

In their previous roles, David held the position of Global Applications Manager at DSM Food Specialties, where they managed product technical and applications support for the development and commercialization of enzyme products. At Verenium Corporation, they served as a Technical Support Manager, responsible for the commercialization of Phospholipase C enzyme in the vegetable oil production market.

Before entering the private sector, David gained experience at the University of Victoria, where they managed a DNA sequencing facility. David oversaw budgeting, forecasting, maintenance, repairs, purchasing, and hazardous waste disposal.

David began their career as a Microbiology Research Associate at MB Laboratories, a contract laboratory specializing in food safety and testing.

Overall, David Walsh's work experience demonstrates their expertise in laboratory operations, management, and regulatory compliance across various industries.

David Walsh completed their Bachelor's Degree in Biology & Anthropology from the University of Victoria from 1995 to 2001. Prior to that, they obtained an Applied Chemistry & Biology Diploma from Camosun College between 1988 and 1992. In addition to their formal education, David has received certifications including "Maximizing Your Leadership Potential" from the Center for Creative Leadership. The details of their other certifications, such as "DSM Project Management Plaza - Level Silver", "French Wine Scholar (FWS)", and "Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) - Level 3", are not provided.