Brian Dalby
About Brian Dalby
Brian Dalby serves as the Senior Director of Research Concierge at Scientist.com, bringing extensive experience in genetics and cell biology from his previous roles at Life Technologies, AnaptysBio, and GenVault Corporation.
Current Role at Scientist.com
Brian Dalby serves as the Senior Director, Research Concierge at Scientist.com since 2014. In this role, he oversees research concierge services, facilitating connections between researchers and service providers. His responsibilities include coordinating research activities and ensuring that client needs are met efficiently.
Previous Experience at Life Technologies
Dalby worked at Life Technologies Corporation from 1997 to 2008, where he held positions as Scientist and Senior Scientist. During his tenure, he coordinated research and development activities across various business functions, including Operations, Marketing, and Legal. He also planned and executed feasibility studies to assess novel technologies.
Professional Background at AnaptysBio
At AnaptysBio, Brian Dalby served as Associate Director of Protein Expression from 2010 to 2013. He established and led the Protein Expression department, which supported both internal and partnered therapeutic antibody programs. His leadership contributed to the advancement of protein expression technologies within the organization.
Educational Qualifications
Brian Dalby has an extensive academic background in genetics and cell biology. He earned a Ph.D. in Genetics from the University of Dundee (1988-1992), followed by post-doctoral fellowships at Harvard University (1992-1994) and UC San Diego (1994-1997). Additionally, he holds a BSc in Biochemistry from Imperial College London (1985-1988).
Research and Development Contributions
Dalby has made significant contributions to research and development throughout his career. He developed a new quality control procedure for GenCode-ID at GenVault Corporation, reducing the failure rate from over 40% to less than 5%. He also led the development of GenCode-ID, a biological bar-coding system for tracking and confirming sample identity.