By Madison
Fichtner, Operations Manager
HOUSTON, May 1, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- EverGlade Consulting is pleased to announce the
appointment of Dr. Joe Larsen as
Managing Director, effective April
2024. Dr. Larsen brings with him a rich background in
biomedical research and healthcare policy, significantly
enhancing EverGlade's capabilities in navigating complex
regulatory and scientific challenges. His impressive career spans
over two decades, during which he has held pivotal roles in both
governmental and private sectors.
Prior to joining EverGlade, Dr. Larsen spent five years at
biotechnology companies developing anti-infective drugs for the
treatment of antibiotic resistant bacteria. He served as the Vice
President of Clinical Development at Locus Biosciences, where he
led the development of novel bacteriophage therapies. Before
that, he served as Vice President, Strategic Portfolio Development
at Venatorx Pharmaceuticals, where he managed the biodefense
development program for two antibiotic candidates.
"I look forward to providing strategic leadership within
Everglade to ensure we remain committed to providing high quality
technical, financial, and program management services for our
clients and delivering the value they expect." — Dr. Joe Larsen
Ph.D, Managing Director
Dr. Larsen's extensive government service includes significant
roles at the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority
(BARDA), where he served as Deputy Director of the Division of CBRN
Medical Countermeasures. In that role, Dr. Larsen helped lead the
strategic planning and execution of BARDA's advanced research and
development funding as well as Project Bioshield. Joe also
initiated BARDA's Antimicrobial Program and led the
establishment of CARB-X, a global accelerator for novel preclinical
antimicrobial vaccines, diagnostics, and therapies. His work
focused on developing strategies to prepare for and respond to mass
public health emergencies involving chemical, biological,
radiological, and nuclear threats, a testament to his commitment to
public health and safety.
Dr. Larsen holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from
the Uniformed Services University of the
Health Sciences and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Kansas.
"I am thrilled to welcome Joe to the team, and know he will be
able to enhance the expertise available to our clients." —
Eric Jia-Sobota, Founder and
National Consulting Leader
Dr. Larsen's addition to the EverGlade team underscores the
firm's commitment to leadership excellence and its dedication to
providing cutting-edge solutions in healthcare consulting. His
expertise will be instrumental in guiding EverGlade through its
next phase of growth and innovation.
About EverGlade Consulting:
EverGlade Consulting is a national consulting firm connecting
public sector needs with private sector solutions. We offer
services ranging from Pursuit, Proposal and Post-Award support to
comply with federal regulations at agencies including BARDA, ASPR,
NIH, DTRA, JPEO, DOD, DIU, DOE, and DARPA.
For additional information about EverGlade Consulting, reach out
to:
info@everglade.com
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