Dave Smoller

Dave Smoller is a seasoned executive and entrepreneur in the life sciences industry with extensive experience in biotechnology and genomics. He currently serves as a Board Member at Vector Laboratories, Inc.4

Professional Background

Dave Smoller has held numerous leadership positions throughout his career:

Current Roles::

• Executive Advisor at Thompson Street Capital Partners2
• Entrepreneur in Residence at BioGenerator in St. Louis, Missouri2
• General Partner at Cultivation Capital Life Sciences Fund3

Previous Positions::

• Founder and Board Member of Canopy Biosciences2
• Chief Business Officer and Board Member at Horizon Discovery, Ltd2
• CEO of Sage Labs, Inc1
• President of the Biotechnology Business Unit and Chief Scientific Officer at Sigma-Aldrich in St. Louis, MO12
• Vice President of Corporate Development at EMD Biosciences2
• Founder, CEO, and President of Proteopex, Inc12
• Senior Vice President and Head of Genomics Program at Incyte Genomics12
• Founder and President of Genome Systems12

Education

Dr. Smoller has a strong academic background in biology and molecular biology:

• BS in Biology from Emory University12
• PhD from Emory University12
• Postdoctoral Fellowship at Washington University in the Drosophila Genome project12
• Postdoctoral Fellowship at Monsanto Corporation12

Throughout his career, Dave Smoller has demonstrated expertise in gene editing technology, functional genomics, and biotechnology business development. His experience spans from founding and leading startups to holding executive positions in established companies, making him a valuable asset to Vector Laboratories' board of directors.