Derek Banyard

Dr. Derek Banyard, MD, MS, MBA, is a distinguished physician-scientist, entrepreneur, and consultant based in Southern California with a diverse array of expertise.

His professional focus areas include adipose-derived stem cells, stromal vascular fraction, adipose extracellular matrix, burn wound microenvironment, statistical modeling, aesthetics, koinophilia, big data, and machine learning.

Dr. Banyard's educational background is extensive, spanning from his Doctor of Medicine in Medicine from Meharry Medical College to multiple Master's degrees from institutions like Vanderbilt University and UC Irvine.

He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sayenza Biosciences, and has held various roles in organizations such as the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Recros Medica, Inc., UCI Health, Syntr Health Technologies, and more.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Dr. Banyard is actively involved in translational research, health policy analysis, life sciences, biotech consulting, advocating for under-represented minorities in medicine, and working towards eliminating healthcare disparities.