Orthocell Team
Paul Anderson, Managing Director
Paul has over 14 yrs experience in the medical device and cellular therapeutic fields with expertise in bridging the gap between research and clinical practice in the development of emerging medical technologies. This encompasses applying the regulatory framework to the product and the accompanying ‘grey area’ interpretation, rebating pathways, marketing, sales, developing orthopaedic relationships, strategic and financial planning. Paul has a strong track record with his previous board position with Verigen Australia Pty Ltd a human cell therapies company.
Professor M.H. Zheng, Chief Scientific Officer
Professor Zheng is inventor of the Orthocell technology. and brings a strong track record of innovation. He completed his PhD in 1993 and Doctor of Medicine (DM) in 1998 UWA and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists. Currently, he is the Director of Research in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Surgery and Pathology, University of Western Australia. His research focus involves finding new ways of treatment for osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and tendon injuries using cutting edge cellular and molecular biology techniques.
Nicole Telford, Chief Financial Officer
Nicole is a chartered accountant and has over 12 year’s commercial experience in financial controller / group accountant roles. Nicole’s background provides her with a broad range of experience having achieved her professional qualifications whilst employed with Arthur Andersen in the audit division. She has commercial experience in financial and management reporting, office administration and staff management.
Monique Cannon, Operations Manager
Monique Cannon has a Bachelor of Science (Hons) from the University of Western Australia. Monique’s background includes cell culture research before moving to the manufacture of an autologous cell-based therapeutic product in a GMP environment. Having gained four years experience in qualification systems, quality system management and significant regulatory experience (ISO, TGA, FDA), Monique joined Orthocell as the Operations Manager in April 2007.
Fay Bahemia, Quality Assurance Manager
A versatile biological sciences professional with fifteen years experience in human and animal pharmaceutical industries, including regulatory affairs, QA and QC, cGMP, GLP, GCP, R&D, microbiology and four years in the food-manufacturing industry.
