Rachel Tinker-Kulberg, PhD
Director of Research and Development at Kepley BioSystems Inc- Claim this Profile
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Ken Petren
Rachel Tinker Kulberg is a top-notch, highly trained scientist who studied under one of the great microbiologists of our time. Rachel has a perspective broader than most scientists. She has an uncommon ability to effectively translate science into everyday life and into products that have broad appeal. She is exceedingly professional and he personal interaction skills are exemplary.
Wanona Satcher
Rachel is a very thoughtful and community-focused scientist and lends her time and commitment to agricultural education. She is an asset to our local food system and is a strong advocate for community participation, educating youth and socially aware business. As a partner I definitely recommend Rachel.
Ken Petren
Rachel Tinker Kulberg is a top-notch, highly trained scientist who studied under one of the great microbiologists of our time. Rachel has a perspective broader than most scientists. She has an uncommon ability to effectively translate science into everyday life and into products that have broad appeal. She is exceedingly professional and he personal interaction skills are exemplary.
Wanona Satcher
Rachel is a very thoughtful and community-focused scientist and lends her time and commitment to agricultural education. She is an asset to our local food system and is a strong advocate for community participation, educating youth and socially aware business. As a partner I definitely recommend Rachel.
Ken Petren
Rachel Tinker Kulberg is a top-notch, highly trained scientist who studied under one of the great microbiologists of our time. Rachel has a perspective broader than most scientists. She has an uncommon ability to effectively translate science into everyday life and into products that have broad appeal. She is exceedingly professional and he personal interaction skills are exemplary.
Wanona Satcher
Rachel is a very thoughtful and community-focused scientist and lends her time and commitment to agricultural education. She is an asset to our local food system and is a strong advocate for community participation, educating youth and socially aware business. As a partner I definitely recommend Rachel.
Ken Petren
Rachel Tinker Kulberg is a top-notch, highly trained scientist who studied under one of the great microbiologists of our time. Rachel has a perspective broader than most scientists. She has an uncommon ability to effectively translate science into everyday life and into products that have broad appeal. She is exceedingly professional and he personal interaction skills are exemplary.
Wanona Satcher
Rachel is a very thoughtful and community-focused scientist and lends her time and commitment to agricultural education. She is an asset to our local food system and is a strong advocate for community participation, educating youth and socially aware business. As a partner I definitely recommend Rachel.
Credentials
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Certified Stormwater BMPs Inspection and Maintenance
North Carolina State UniversityMay, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Residential Rain Garden Professional
North Carolina State UniversityApr, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Blood Borne Pathogens
CITI ProgramSep, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Researcher Biosafety Training
CITI ProgramSep, 2020- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Kepley BioSystems Inc
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Research and Development
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May 2021 - Present
Lead investigator of a National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II grant to develop a novel approach to the diagnosis and management of septicemia and sepsis. The NSF commercialization grant, "A Rapid, Sensitive Pathogen Typing and Antibiotic Sensitivity Test for Bloodstream Infections" builds upon the company's previous ecological work to aquaculture horseshoe crabs to curtail their demise. #nsf #nsffunded
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Senior Principal Scientist - Product development and Innovation
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Jul 2019 - May 2021
Current research efforts are focused on the use of our marine-derived pharmaceutical products for the detection and identification of pathogens in human blood for the early treatment of septicemia. Product lines- Sustainably-produced Horseshoe crab Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL). #aquaculture #hydroponics #aquaponics
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Senior Scientist
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Jul 2017 - Jul 2019
Research and Development work across multiple product platforms- aquafeed development, vermiculture, marine aquaculture, and in vitro diagnostic assays. Lead author in three peer-review studies funded by the NSF Phase I SBIR grant- A Novel Horseshoe Crab Device and Approach for a Sustainable Endotoxin Testing Resource . #marineconservation #nsf #nsffunded
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Research Development Scientist
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Nov 2020 - Present
Current research focused on CRISPR-based Medical Diagnostic Technologies for Pathogen Detection (e.g., COVID-19) in biological specimens. Current research focused on CRISPR-based Medical Diagnostic Technologies for Pathogen Detection (e.g., COVID-19) in biological specimens.
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Director of Health and Nutrition Education @ CAARE / Founder of Floppy Hat Farms
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May 2012 - Jul 2018
Science-based consultancy and services for client projects focused on fresh and saltwater aquaculture-and hydroponic-based technologies, CED educational outreach and business-related workshops, and Farm-to-Table culinary and nutrition classes. FHF’s R&D aquaculture and vermiculture programs supported by community grants such as Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI), Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation, and City of Durham Neighborhood improvement. Science-based consultancy and services for client projects focused on fresh and saltwater aquaculture-and hydroponic-based technologies, CED educational outreach and business-related workshops, and Farm-to-Table culinary and nutrition classes. FHF’s R&D aquaculture and vermiculture programs supported by community grants such as Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI), Burt's Bees Greater Good Foundation, and City of Durham Neighborhood improvement.
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Scientific Writing & Editing Consultant
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Sep 2016 - Jan 2018
Editor for peer-reviewed scientific journal articles in the fields of Environmental Studies, Biology, Cancer Biology, Aquaculture, Ecology, Horticulture, Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics, Immunology, Parasitology, Microbiology, and Cell Biology. Editor for peer-reviewed scientific journal articles in the fields of Environmental Studies, Biology, Cancer Biology, Aquaculture, Ecology, Horticulture, Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics, Immunology, Parasitology, Microbiology, and Cell Biology.
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Pentair
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United Kingdom
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Scientific & Marketing Consultant
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Aug 2014 - Jun 2015
Fortune 500 company. Scientific consultant, technical advisor, and market researcher for a proprietary natural swimming pool technology (i.e. constructive wetland-related technology ) Fortune 500 company. Scientific consultant, technical advisor, and market researcher for a proprietary natural swimming pool technology (i.e. constructive wetland-related technology )
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Syngenta
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Switzerland
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Farming
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700 & Above Employee
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Plant Research Staff Scientist
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Jan 1999 - Feb 2002
Developed Biopharming / Molecular approaches using transgenic tobacco plants to produce pharmaceutical grade vaccines. Plastid Gene Expression, Plant Genetic Engineering, Human Vaccine Production Developed Biopharming / Molecular approaches using transgenic tobacco plants to produce pharmaceutical grade vaccines. Plastid Gene Expression, Plant Genetic Engineering, Human Vaccine Production
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Education
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1995 - 2000
University of California, San Francisco
Post-doctorate, Yeast Molecular Genetics/ Cell Cycle Control -
1989 - 1995
University of California San Diego
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Transcription and DNA Replication of Bacteriophage T4 in E. Coli -Biochemistry / Molecular Biology -
1985 - 1989
University of South Florida
B.S. Biology (Magna Cum Laude), Biotechnology Track
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