David L. Brautigan, Ph.D has decades of experience as a biochemist and cell biologist studying enzymes and cellular signal transduction. He holds an appointment as F. Palmer Weber Medical Research Professor, Emeritus, at the University of Virginia. He has aided early-stage biotech companies with his expertise in assay development and drug discovery. He serves as reviewer and advisor for research programs in academia and as an industry consultant for research and product development. He supports PMT as a scientific advisor.