INVESTIGATOR PROFILE: Heather DeLoid, DVM

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1 INVESTIGATOR PROFILE: Heather DeLoid, DVM

2 Meet Heather DeLoid, DVM Heather DeLoid, DVM, joins Preclinical Translational Services of Wake Forest Innovations as its new Associate Surgical Research Veterinarian. The addition of DeLoid expands the capabilities and resources of Preclinical Translational Services, a contract research organization providing specialized preclinical surgical services for medical device and diagnostics companies and for academia. Investigator Portfolio Page 2 DeLoid collaborates with industry and academic groups to create and conduct protocols for preclinical research and testing. She consults with sponsors, writes protocols, performs or assists in unique and innovative surgical procedures and imaging studies, supervises challenging anesthesia cases, provides an objective evaluation of the gathered data and manages clinical animal care. Studies involving large animals, such as pigs, sheep, and nonhuman primates, are conducted in a GLP-compliant large animal facility. This is my dream job, says DeLoid. It s an opportunity that I couldn t refuse. I get the opportunity to work and learn with other experts, to be closely involved in developing new and innovative devices and to find solutions to make surgical procedures work better.

3 Working in experimental preclinical research is challenging and stimulating because it puts you on the cutting edge of innovative ideas that will someday benefit a wide range of people. DeLoid s experiences in both industry and clinical practice have uniquely prepared her for her role in Preclinical Translational Services. DeLoid s first position in industry was as a surgical research technician at Charles River Laboratories, a contract research organization where she worked alongside world-renowned preclinical surgeons. There, DeLoid gained valuable hands-on surgical experience and an understanding of preclinical research. DeLoid then moved into a biocompatibility specialist position at Boston Scientific, where her interest in translational research deepened. At Boston Scientific, she evaluated the safety of new and updated medical devices. From her interactions with colleagues and outside testing facilities, she received a depth of experience in study and operational management. DeLoid left industry to complete a degree in veterinary medicine at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, she pursued clinical experience. She was an associate veterinarian at the North Shore Animal Hospital in Lynn, Massachusetts. During this time she honed her surgical and diagnostic skills. DeLoid sees her role at Preclinical Translational Services as the ideal opportunity to utilize the many skills she learned during her time in industry: Preclinical Research: creating study protocols, developing animal models and performing innovative experimental surgeries Study Management: analyzing data, directing studies, consulting with sponsors and collaborating with CRO partners Clinical Practice: determining diagnoses, performing clinical surgeries and practicing general patient care Page 3 Investigator Portfolio Background

4 Timeline Earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Biotechnology from Worcester Polytechnic Institute 2006 Joined the North Shore Animal Hospital as an Associate Veterinarian 2013 Investigator Portfolio Page Today Joined Charles River Laboratories as a Surgical Research Technician Joined Boston Scientific as a Biocompatibility Specialist Earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine Partnering with you to move your ideas into commercial realities

5 The Team A first-rate team of surgeons, veterinary technicians, project managers, compliance experts and administrative staff work alongside Dr. DeLoid, providing invaluable services to help your study succeed. The support team includes: We aim to help you accelerate the development of your life-improving products by providing accurate, professional and on-time services. Investigator Portfolio Page 5 Exceptional surgeons and veterinary technicians who provide best-in-class surgical support and data documentation over the course of your study Project managers to ensure that studies meet or exceed industry standards and deliver the data you need on time and under budget Compliance experts who ensure that your study adheres to all applicable state and federal regulations Administrative staff to handle contracting and facilitate easy access to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center s unique scientific research assets and talents Industry partners who work with Dr. DeLoid also gain access to the extraordinary clinical expertise and world-class scholarship of 1,100+ investigators housed in our nationally ranked medical center. Whatever your needs, our team provides insight and analysis into every step of the process so you can develop the most effective and cost-efficient studies and access the important data you need to drive decisions. Chris Jerome, BVetMed, PhD Vice President of Contract Research & Development Services The project manager enhances the scientistto-scientist relationship by focusing on communication, accountability and customer satisfaction. Kristen Jordan, PhD Head of Project Management

6 Investigator Portfolio Page 6 Wake Forest Innovations accelerates the journey from discovery to commercialization so that important scientific discoveries can become life-improving realities. Developing and Commercializing Proprietary Technology We help transform the ideas, discoveries and inventions of our scientists and clinicians into valuable proprietary technologies and license these to industry. Access to Specialized Research and Clinical Capabilities We help industry to research and develop its own discoveries by providing open access to the intellectual, clinical and research capabilities of Wake Forest. Through open innovation with industry we improve health by transforming ideas, discoveries and inventions into valuable health care products. Schedule a Meeting Today