Mitch Sanders, PhD

Dr. Mitch Sanders, a distinguished serial entrepreneur and angel investor, boasts a remarkable 40-year career in diagnostics, preclinical animal models, and clinical product development specifically in advanced wound care.

Throughout his career, Mitch has been instrumental in securing substantial funding, amounting to $60M, for companies like Alira Health and ECI Biotech, along with garnering numerous grants for their development projects.

With a prolific publication record, Mitch has authored over 65 peer-reviewed papers and holds worldwide patents, reflecting his extensive contributions to the field of wound care.

Transitioning to Alira Health initially part-time, Mitch swiftly rose through the ranks, eventually becoming the Chief Scientific Officer and a Board Member, while also founding two Alira Health Ventures SPVs: Firefly Innovations LLC and WoundForce LLC.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Mitch Sanders is a passionate aficionado of literature and has ventured into the realm of horror book authorship, with his debut book already available on Amazon and a second book set for release in July 2024.

With a strong educational background, Mitch holds a BA in Biology from Boston University, an MS and a PhD in Molecular Biology and Biomedical Sciences from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, along with extensive postdoctoral training at the Whitehead Institute/MIT.

Furthermore, Mitch Sanders is a certified Laboratory Animal Technician with four decades of expertise in conducting preclinical wound healing and surgical models across various prestigious institutions like Boston University, UMASS Medical School, and Tufts University.

His professional affiliations include significant roles such as Former CEO of ProDevLabs, Former Chief Scientific Officer at Alira Health, Former Chair at The Venture Forum, and Former Founder of ECI Biotech, among others, showcasing his impactful leadership within the industry.