Dan Tanner, PhD, Dabt
About Dan Tanner, PhD, Dabt
Dan Tanner, PhD, Dabt, serves as the Senior Director of Non-Clinical R&D, Toxicology and ADME/DMPK at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, where he has worked since 2021. He has nearly two decades of experience in toxicology and has held various leadership roles in research and development.
Work at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals
Dan Tanner serves as the Senior Director of Non-Clinical R&D, Toxicology, and ADME/DMPK at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals since 2021. In this role, he oversees various aspects of non-clinical research and development, focusing on toxicology and absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics. Prior to this position, he briefly held the role of Director of Toxicology at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals in 2021.
Education and Expertise
Dan Tanner holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from The University of New Mexico School of Medicine, which he completed from 2000 to 2005. He also earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Biology from East Tennessee State University between 1998 and 2000. Additionally, he obtained two undergraduate degrees from Ohio University: a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Chemistry and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biological Sciences, both completed in 1996.
Background
Dan Tanner has nearly two decades of experience in research and leadership within the field of toxicology. His career includes significant roles at various organizations, including WIL Research, Frontage Laboratories, Inc., and Charles River Laboratories, where he served as Study Director. He also worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Rochester Medical Center from 2005 to 2013.
Professional Experience in Toxicology
Throughout his career, Dan Tanner has held multiple positions in toxicology, including Study Director and Associate Director roles at Frontage Laboratories, Inc. He has experience in managing teams and establishing productive work environments. His responsibilities have included overseeing toxicology studies, pharmacokinetics, and safety pharmacology, contributing to his extensive knowledge in the field.
Research and Data Analysis Skills
Dan Tanner routinely analyzes and critically evaluates data, distilling its significance for diverse audiences. His ability to communicate complex scientific information effectively is a key aspect of his professional skill set, allowing him to bridge the gap between research findings and practical applications in the pharmaceutical industry.