Stephen Tapanes

Scientist @Life Extension

Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL, US

Act as a scientific expert for internal and external stakeholders as a member of the Scientific Affairs team.• Prepared white papers to address media publications and answer executive team queries as a scientific expert.• Build relationships with key opinion leaders (KoL) and collaborators (e.g. professors, doctors and PhDs).• Utilized tools such as EndNote, BioRender, Microsoft Office and GraphPad Prism.Core Accomplishments:• Collaborated on a 12 person human clinical trial measuring plasma concentration of endocrinological endpoints (e.g, luteolin, testosterone), reduced cost of goods by 20% due to increased bioavailability.• Suggested change of product marketing based on new FDA 21 CFR Part and FTC compliance guidelines; resulting in change of dosage, reformulation or discontinuation.• Participated as an expert panelist in company podcasts,\'Ask the Doctor\' videos, and live shows.• Authored and reviewed medical and scientific content for publication in company’s textbook, blog, and magazine as a medical writer; wrote an article which had readers in 2 months.

University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

University of Central Florida

Bachelor of Science - BS

City/Pembroke Pines Charter High School

High School Diploma