Chris holds blanket PI status and works directly for Dr. Jess Reed.   He develops, directs, and evaluates research program strategic planning initiatives and establishes objectives to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative, and staffing resources . These activities integrate the functionality of our operational resources (small animal, large animal, BSL-2 cell/microbial cultures, natural product chemistry) to current and future funding opportunities (Federal Grants and Industry Partnership) and our patent portfolio managed by WARF.