Dennis Hlasta
About Dennis Hlasta
Dennis Hlasta serves as a Scientific Review Officer at the National Institutes of Health, where he has worked since 2011. He possesses extensive experience in various therapeutic areas and has a strong academic background in chemistry and synthetic organic chemistry.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Dennis Hlasta has served as a Scientific Review Officer at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2011. In this role, he oversees the review process for small business grant applications focused on Drug Discovery and Development. His responsibilities include providing leadership and coordination for peer review activities, particularly in the areas of Bioanalytical, Bioengineering, and Imaging Technologies. His extensive experience in this position contributes to the advancement of research initiatives within the NIH.
Education and Expertise
Dennis Hlasta holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from The Ohio State University. He furthered his education at Yale University, where he earned a Ph.D. in Synthetic Organic Chemistry. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in various therapeutic areas, including Antibacterial, Antibiotic, Inflammation, Cardiovascular, CNS & Pain, and Metabolic fields.
Background
Before joining the NIH, Dennis Hlasta worked at Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical R & D as a Senior Research Fellow from 2000 to 2010. This decade-long experience in the pharmaceutical industry equipped him with valuable insights into drug development processes and research methodologies, which he applies in his current role at the NIH.
Therapeutic Area Experience
Dennis Hlasta has extensive therapeutic area experience that spans several critical fields. His expertise includes Antibacterial, Antibiotic, Inflammation, Cardiovascular, CNS & Pain, and Metabolic areas. This diverse knowledge base supports his work in overseeing grant applications and peer review activities related to drug discovery and development.