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# Scimar - Bringing Breakthrough Science to Market

Ending the type 2 diabetes epidemic with the science of hepatalin.

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- [Meet Nicole Smith](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/meet-nicole-smith/) - Nicole Smith is a Senior Business Analyst with Scimar. She’s a strategist who determines the best way to do things: from projects, to workflows, and documentations. “At the end of the day, everyone just wants to do their job,” says Smith. “It's interesting how quickly fragmented processes, or a break in the system, can really
- [Behind the Science: A Spotlight on Scimar's Director of Preclinical Research](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/kawshik-chowdhury/) - When Dr. Kawshik Chowdhury met Dr. Wayne Lautt — cofounder of Scimar — he was highly influenced by Lautt’s research. He now works at Scimar's laboratory under Dr. Lautt, advancing the science behind hepatalin: a hormone believed to be the missing link in the development, diagnosis, and treatment of type 2 diabetes. For Dr. Chowdhury,
- [Six Blind Men and the Elephant](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/6-blind-men/) - A long time ago, in a small village in India, there were six blind men. They were all of different ages and backgrounds, but over the years, they became friends. They spent many hours sitting under the shade of a large tree in the centre of town talking of politics, religion, and economics. They became
- [Black Swan Theory](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/black-swan-theory/) - On one exceptionally hot summer afternoon in Rome, a young man named Quintus walked into his classroom. It wasn’t really a room… just a sunshade made of wood with a thatched roof. It was open on the sides to allow for a breeze but covered on the top to protect the teacher and his four
- [Changing times](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/changing-times/) - Things move a lot faster in 2023 than they did in 1979. That includes life in the lab. “I guess what's changed mostly is the technology. The vast changes in technology have resulted in research that is better and faster with increases in efficiency, lower overhead costs and increased productivity,” says Dallas Legare, who has
- [Should you believe the headlines?](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/ozempic/) - The drug Ozempic has been in the news a lot lately. At first it grabbed attention for its clever television commercials which left viewers wondering “What’s Ozempic?” Ozempic is a drug intended to treat type 2 diabetes, but once word got out that it could be used to lose weight, it began flying off the
- [Blue water and WAV files](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/blue-water-and-wav-files/) - “Sometimes it’s hard to hear, you know, if it's really windy. But on a calm day, a long-distance sail is a perfect place to binge a podcast series.” Jeff Blundell, Scimar’s Creative Director, has been listening to podcasts for about 10 years. Just not always on boats. “I was a big fan of satellite radio
- [Healthy eating and diabetes](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/healthy-eating-and-diabetes/) - Diets versus dieting If you want to eat healthy, we need to talk about the d-word: diets. You’ve probably heard that most diets fail. And it’s true: they do. When dieters take on rigid, uprooting changes to what they eat, roughly 80% struggle to maintain whatever weight they lose. And dieters can’t be blamed. Psychological
- [See a Problem, Find a Solution](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/see-a-problem-find-a-solution/) - Growing up in Winnipeg, Mick Lautt saw a problem. Young people, in large numbers, were dropping out of high school. It wasn’t that he was worried they would go through the rest of their lives not knowing trigonometry, he knew it was a sign of a much bigger problem. “It's really about life skills because
- [Meet Allison](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/meet-allison/) - Allison Barsewsky is the Chief Financial Officer at Scimar. She’s responsible for the company’s financial planning. She also supervises the finance team and manages relationships with independent auditors. “It's busy, and every day brings a new challenge but I’m having the time of my life,” she says. Allison joined Scimar after working almost 10 years
- [Hepatalin hormone named the missing link in type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and obesity](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/hepatalin-hormone-missing-link/) - WINNIPEG, CANADA — 1 March 2023 — The Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology has published a review by Dr. W. Wayne Lautt that names hepatalin, a previously unknown hormone, the missing link in type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and obesity. The review describes hepatalin’s role in health and disease. “Since the discovery of insulin 100
- [What is hepatalin?](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/what-is-hepatalin/) - There is a new way to understand type 2 diabetes. This new perspective — this new paradigm — is built on a ground-breaking discovery in human metabolism. This is new science that explains how the nutrient energy you get from food can be stored between meals in a healthy way or in a dangerous way.
- [How we got here](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/how-we-got-here/) - This is the story of a discovery, a dream, and destination. In the 1990s, Dr. Wayne Lautt was a professor at the University of Manitoba. In fact, he was the head of the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics. He liked to ski, he did martial arts, and he was married to his high school sweetheart.
- [Chicken and egg](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/chicken-and-egg/) - The connection between mental health and chronic disease Do depression and anxiety lead to chronic physical disease, or does having a chronic disease lead to depression and anxiety? It could be either or both, according to Sara Jordan: “It’s chicken and egg.” Jordan, Executive Director of the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Calgary Region, says that
- [Dauphin Herald reports on Scimar's community commitment](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/dauphin-herald-reports-on-scimars-community-commitment/) - In its June 11 edition, the Dauphin Herald reported on Scimar's commitment to the community of Dauphin. Click here to read the article by Herald reporter M. A. Nyquist, posted with permission.
- [A Lautt of progress towards solving type 2 diabetes](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/a-lautt-of-progress/) - Founding researcher tells the Scimar story On December 8, 2018, Scimar’s early investors gathered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, for an update on the company’s scientific and business progress. Dr. Wayne Lautt — Scimar’s Founder and Chief Scientific Officer — shared the company story. Here is an edited transcript: Thank you all for being here. As you
- [Changing the world](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/changing-the-world/) - Scimar investor excited by the potential impact of HISS Seven grandchildren. Five acres. Two horses. One grand plan to help improve global health. These are the numbers on Trudy Steiner’s mind these days after nearly 40 years of crunching the numbers at Steiner Plumbing & Heating, the company she co-owned with her husband, Jim. In
- [Renovation and innovation](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/renovation-and-innovation/) - In his off hours, you might find Dallas Legare renovating his house or tiling a friend’s bathroom. During the day, though, this veteran leader trades in his tool belt for a lab coat. As Scimar’s Director of Laboratory Operations, Legare oversees the administration of the laboratory including the planning, organization, and co-ordination of multiple research
- [Real progress. Real potential.](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/real-progress-real-potential/) - Investment "checks all the boxes" for Johnston Group For Johnston Group, a national employee benefits company based in Winnipeg, their significant investment in Scimar this past summer is about purpose as much as it is about profit. "Scimar’s focus on battling type 2 diabetes and improving community wellness aligns very well with what we are
- [It's all about wellness](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/its-all-about-wellness/) - Celebrating cell culture and lab culture It's been said that good research is a marathon, not a sprint. But as long as any sort of running is involved, Dr. Victoria Sid is happy to be a part of it. For Dr. Sid, a Scientific Research Coordinator in Scimar's lab, her work and her life are
- [Fishing and hunting](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/fishing-and-hunting/) - Investing in science for a better future When it comes to his leisure time, Terry Cholka likes to fish. When it comes to investing, though, he’s more of a hunter. He hunts for investment opportunities that not only offer the potential of a significant return, but are also poised to make a difference in the
- [Scimar featured in MBiz magazine](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/scimar-featured-in-mbiz-magazine/) - Publication shines a light on HISS The Winter 2019 edition of MBiz magazine, published by the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, features a story on Scimar and its research into nutrient partitioning and hepatic insulin-sensitizing substance (HISS). Click here to view the magazine online. The story about Scimar can be found on pages 12-13.
- [Beyond the Norm](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/beyond-the-norm/) - Scimar consultant brings broad range of expertise In 2018, business development expert Norm Dupas attended a presentation about Scimar. At first, the former pharmaceutical sales representative was merely curious. By the end of the presentation, though, he was wide-eyed and blown away. “This is Nobel Prize-worthy science,” Dupas remembers thinking at the time. “This was
- [For the community, for the world](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/for-the-community-for-the-world/) - Chief Marcel Moody reflects on his community’s investment in Scimar The following is an edited transcript of a speech delivered by Chief Marcel Moody on December 7, 2019, at a Scimar investor event. Chief Moody is the leader of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN) in Manitoba. Thank you for the introduction and good afternoon everyone. I
- [A mandate to innovate](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/a-mandate-to-innovate/) - Fitness centre CEO reflects on participation in the Wellness Transformation Network It’s hard to believe that less than 50 years ago, most physicians discouraged exercise for patients recovering from heart surgery. Bed rest was recommended. Exercise could be dangerous, went the conventional wisdom of the day. Oh, how the times have changed. The Reh-Fit Centre
- [Front row seat](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/front-row-seat/) - Campfire conversations and investor confidence As a video production student in 1998, Sam Hofer shot a short video of Dr. W. Wayne Lautt in his University of Manitoba lab talking about his liver research and type 2 diabetes. “I think he just had one of his breakthroughs,” recalls Hofer, a Vancouver-based information technology product manager.
- [Drawn by values](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/drawn-by-values/) - New nutraceutical GM aims to make a difference “Picture a symphony,” says Diane Chia. “A project manager is like its conductor.” Chia, who left Taiwan at the age of 12 with a scholarship to study music in New York City, isn’t tutoring cellists these days. But what she brings to Scimar is full of harmony
- ["Science wins"](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/science-wins/) - Podcast host Dan Riskin reflects on science and storytelling In December 2020, Dan Riskin interviewed University of Alberta Professor and Nobel Laureate Michael Houghton, who co-discovered hepatitis-C in 1989. “What do we know about hepatitis-C that we could apply to COVID-19?” asked Riskin, a U of A alum and prominent science journalist. Houghton’s answer stuck
- [Bearing the responsibility](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/bearing-the-responsibility/) - Scimar scientist zeroes in on the HISS molecule Dr. Randall Gieni has been at the threshold of three paradigm-shifting discoveries in his research career, but it took joining the Scimar team in 2018 for him to have the opportunity to cross the finish line. First came his allergy research at the University of Manitoba, where
- [Working toward a national strategy on diabetes](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/working-toward-a-national-strategy-on-diabetes/) - Scimar’s Wellness Transformation Network partners with Diabetes Canada It wasn’t long after the onset of the pandemic in early 2020 that it became clear that people with diabetes were particularly vulnerable to COVID-19. And so the already-extensive advocacy work of Diabetes Canada took on new dimensions. The national organization championed remote work, virtual care, and
- [It's all connected](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/its-all-connected/) - Reflecting on the Indigenous experience in Canada In May 2021, Canadians took notice when the story of the remains of 215 children in unmarked graves on the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School made the news. Flags were lowered, voices were raised. To non-Indigenous Canadians, the grave sites in Kamloops and elsewhere have
- [He had me at “Hello”](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/he-had-me-at-hello/) - Scimar investment consultant reflects on a made-in-Manitoba match It takes mere moments for two Manitobans meeting for the first time to figure out who they know in common. It’s faster than a Google search, some would say. For Scimar CEO Mick Lautt and Charles (Chuck) LaFlèche, it was even faster than that when they sat
- [From ally to co-conspirator](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/from-ally-to-co-conspirator/) - Seeking progress through diversity “Wellness is not just a biomedical issue,” says Toni Tilston-Jones, Scimar’s Diversity Consultant. “We need to see wellness through the lens of who people are and the historical and current environments they live in.” Easier said than done, of course, but the important thing is that diversity, equity, and inclusion are
- [The Manitoba advantage](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/the-manitoba-advantage/) - Scimar poised to change the conversation When Dr. Jerry Gray is fishing on Crowduck Lake in eastern Manitoba, he is grateful for the solitude, the silence, and the province’s relatively low profile. But when it comes to business and innovation, he’d like more people to take notice of the keystone province. “We need to get
- [Paying for results](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/paying-for-results/) - Scimar explores use of novel financial instrument In 2017, a group of 17 U.K. institutional investors were repaid in full with a 3% per-annum return on an investment made in 2010. Around the same time, the city of Peterborough reported a 9% reduction of re-offending among short-term prisoners released from Her Majesty’s Prison in Peterborough.
- [Coming full circle](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/coming-full-circle/) - It’s Indigenous History Month! Meet Dallas Legare. He’s a member of the Red River Métis Nation and has been Scimar’s Director of Operations since 2018 (although his experience with the company’s research dates back decades prior). Dallas didn’t always plan to become a scientist. After a government hiring freeze in the 70s put his plans
- [Scimar unveils its new brand identity](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/scimar-unveils-its-new-brand-identity/) - Meet our new look! This week, we unveiled our new logos for Scimar and the Wellness Transformation Network (WTN). Our parent company also has a new stylization, with “Scimar” replacing “SciMar.” We wanted visual identities that better reflected our actual identities: something that represented inclusion, innovation, courage, positivity, authenticity, and boldness. Something that captured the
- [A must-make move](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/a-must-make-move/) - A fallen tree. A rock. A sharp turn. Another paddler. When you’re a white-water kayaker like Mick Lautt, you face obstacles and challenges all the time. That’s the rush, that’s the bliss, that’s the fun. “When I’m on a high-intensity river, that’s when I’m in my state of flow,” says Lautt, Scimar’s Chief Executive Officer.
- [Getting ready for take-off](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/getting-ready-for-take-off/) - Chief Development Officer and team take Scimar to exciting heights Fifteen years ago, John West was driving with his uncle near Bridal Falls, just east of Vancouver, British Columbia, when he saw a paraglider flying overhead. Eyes wide, West and Uncle Bruce darted through a maze of country roads, heads sticking out of the car
- [Scimar holds AGM](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/scimar-holds-agm/) - Dauphin-based firm reports significant progress Scimar, a Dauphin-based life sciences firm, held its Annual General Meeting on May 28, reporting significant research progress and company development. Scimar was established in 2009 to transform the prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes by advancing research into hepatic insulin-sensitizing substance (HISS), a hormone discovered by Dr. Wayne
- [A seat at the table](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/a-seat-at-the-table/) - In 1990, seven Manitoba chiefs representing seven tribal councils each put forward $25,000 to form Tribal Councils Investment Group of Manitoba (TCIG), and said: “Let’s try and do what we can for our communities and try not to be broke by the end of the year.” “So with that money, it really was their first attempt at
- [Scimar podcast tops Apple’s science charts](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/scimar-podcast-tops-apples-science-charts/) - Inside the Breakthrough celebrates science and discovery As of March 1, 2021 — only five weeks after launching its first episode — Scimar’s Inside the Breakthrough is Canada’s leading science podcast on the popular Apple platform. Not only is it #1 on the science charts, it’s #12 in Canada among all podcasts, all topics. “To
- [Vigour and rigour](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/vigour-and-rigour/) - Introducing SNI, Scimar’s clinical trials provider As a young man growing up in Rimouski, Quebec, Bernie Desgagnés, his brothers, and their dad would pass the time throwing axes, chopping wood, and competing against their fellow lumberjacks across North America to see who could saw through massive logs the fastest. Being a successful competitive lumberjack required
- [A 33-dollar bowl of fruit](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/a-33-dollar-bowl-of-fruit/) - Choosing good health in northern Manitoba About five years ago, Ted Bland’s doctor told him it was time to start taking insulin injections to keep his type 2 diabetes under control. Bland said no and told his doctor he would return in two weeks. Bland — who was Chief of York Factory First Nation at
- [Scimar investors gather for update](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/scimar-investors-gather-for-update/) - Guests introduced to NuPa Test More than 60 Scimar investors, staff, consultants, and other friends gathered on Saturday, December 7, to learn about the company’s progress in the lab and in the community. The event, held at St. Boniface Hospital’s Albrechtsen Research Centre, shone a bright light on the Wellness Transformation Network (WTN), Scimar’s innovative
- [Another curve to flatten](https://scimar.ca/news-stories/another-curve-to-flatten/) - Reflecting on type 2 diabetes and COVID-19 An updated version of this analysis was published in the June 11, 2020, edition of the Winnipeg Free Press. Click here. The term “underlying conditions” has become a convenient catch-all for measuring, understanding, and reporting the worst effects of COVID-19. The implication is clear. Bluntly speaking, if you

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## Team

- [Dr. W. Wayne Lautt](https://scimar.ca/team/wayne-lautt/) - Dr. W. Wayne Lautt co-founded Scimar and is its Chief Scientific Officer. He’s also a Professor Emeritus of the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics at the of University of Manitoba. In 1996, Dr. Lautt discovered hepatalin and announced that the liver plays a central role in metabolic health, nutrient partitioning, and type 2 diabetes. This
- [Mick Lautt](https://scimar.ca/team/mick-lautt/) - Mick Lautt is a graduate of University of Manitoba’s Recreation Management and Community Development program. With a focus on leadership and wellness, he has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of others through multiple community and business initiatives. After co-founding an adventure based learning company working with youth and staff teams, he recognized the alarming
- [Richard Senechal](https://scimar.ca/team/richardsenechal/)
- [Dr. Igor Osipov](https://scimar.ca/team/igor-osipov/) - Igor is a seasoned international strategy expert, business executive, digital transformation and philanthropic practitioner; VP International at Golden Arrow Life Sciences; founder, board member, and advisor to global and Canadian companies; PhD in social sciences (University of Alberta).
- [Warren Brent](https://scimar.ca/team/warren-brent/) - General Manager at PNP Pharmaceuticals, an industry leader in dry dosage formulations. With over 12 years of experience in both the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical space, he provides an in-depth understanding of research and development, manufacturing, and packaging.
- [Toni Tilston-Jones (she/her)](https://scimar.ca/team/toni-tilston-jones-she-her/) - A 2SLGBTQQIA* settler living in Treaty One Territory with over 25 years’ experience in leadership and organizational development in health and social services with a focus on creating and dismantling systems to achieve equity for all. Serves currently as the Owner/Principal of Resurgence Consulting and Executive Director of Youville Clinic.
- [Thomas Doherty](https://scimar.ca/team/thomas-doherty/)
- [Sue Boreskie](https://scimar.ca/team/sue-boreskie/)
- [Michael Alaniz](https://scimar.ca/team/michael-alaniz/) - Expertise spans across 12 years with a focus on helping brands launch products using organic and paid search marketing. Michael and his team of seven are working to develop digital marketing for the SciMar NuPa Daily brand.
- [Marcel Fisette](https://scimar.ca/team/marcel-fisette/) - Packaging and compliant artwork specialist, with a specialty in large SKU count management and brand consistency. Over 20 years of industry experience.
- [Jenn Sunnerton](https://scimar.ca/team/jenn-sunnerton/) - Jenn started in journalism for Discovery Channel and other major broadcasters. She became curious about how traditional television would survive the internet. Her curiosity led her down the rabbit hole of digital marketing. Her team now helps companies grow revenue with strategic sales funnels.
- [Dr. Linda Pullan](https://scimar.ca/team/linda-pullan/) - Helps companies with partnering. She has a PhD in biochemistry and over 20 years of industry experience in drug discovery and then business development, at Monsanto Healthcare, AstraZeneca, and Amgen.
- [Jennefer J. Nepinak](https://scimar.ca/team/jennefer-j-nepinak/) - A citizen of Minegoziibe Anishinabe Nation, experienced lawyer and advisor currently serving as Associate Vice President, Indigenous Engagement, University of Winnipeg, and Senior Advisor, Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Former Executive Director, Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba.
- [Jeff Blundell](https://scimar.ca/team/jeff-blundell/) - Jeff Blundell is the Creative Director at Scimar. Throughout his career, Jeff has worked to make science information fun, interesting, accessible, and important to audiences all around the world. He travelled the world as a producer for Discovery Channel’s Daily Planet, working with rocket scientists in Denmark, wildlife conservationists in Siberia, and stunt pilots in
- [Dr. Luke Zhang](https://scimar.ca/team/luke-zhang/)
- [Diane Chia](https://scimar.ca/team/diane-chia/) - Diane Chia is the General Manager of SciMar NuPa Daily: a nutraceutical produced by Scimar designed to support metabolic health. Diane oversees all operations and planning for this unit. As a project manager, Diane sees the big picture from 30,000 feet. She links people together, figures out where challenges arise, develops processes, and finds solutions—all
- [Carolina Fleury](https://scimar.ca/team/carolina-fleury/) - Carolina Fleury is the Finance Coordinator and Executive Assistant to the Board at Scimar. She oversees the company’s bookkeeping, banking, and financial records. She also helps manage communications and schedules for Scimar’s executives and Board of Directors. Carolina holds a degree in Commerce and Languages and has extensive experience in administration, finance, executive support, human
- [Kristine Dorward](https://scimar.ca/team/kristine-dorward/) - Seasoned bio pharmaceutical executive, assisting biotech clients to achieve their licensing and corporate development goals. Breadth of roles at pre-commercial and large pharma include licensing, M&A, strategic pipeline planning, marketing, market access, and sales. Public and private board director experience.
- [Nicole Smith](https://scimar.ca/team/nicole-smith/) - Nicole Smith is the Senior Business Analyst at Scimar. She keeps the company running smoothly. She harmonizes projects, people, and departments by developing processes, optimizing workflows, coordinating projects, and creating solutions to unique problems. With her background in Health Studies and Business and experience with SaaS, biotechnology, and healthcare, Nicole brings expertise and passion to
- [Dr. Paula Macedo](https://scimar.ca/team/paula-macedo/)
- [Ruggero H. Cessari](https://scimar.ca/team/ruggero-h-cessari/)
- [Dr. Jon Gerrard](https://scimar.ca/team/jon-gerrard/)
- [Kelly Lautt](https://scimar.ca/team/kelly-lautt/) - Senior management consultant and business leader; expertise in strategy and leadership, information management, operations, business transformation, and governance; experience in utilities, resources, retail, healthcare/biotech, and education.
- [Dr. Randall Scott Gieni](https://scimar.ca/team/randall-gieni/) - Dr. Randall Scott Gieni is the Senior Research Scientist at Scimar. His work gets down to the molecular level. In the lab, Dr. Gieni identifies hepatalin’s molecular identity; synthesizes and characterizes hepatalin candidates; analyzes and interprets liquid-chromatography/mass-spectrometry data; in order to define the mechanisms responsible for nutrient partitioning and increased glucose uptake after a meal.
- [Laurie Renee Sahulka](https://scimar.ca/team/laurie-sahulka/) - Laurie Sahulka is the Office Manager and Executive Assistant to the CEO at Scimar. She’s a multitasker extraordinaire. Laurie keeps the office running smoothly by providing staff with admin support, keeping the CEO organized and on task, and delivering comic relief when needed. She’s an experienced administrator with over 25 years experience in government, finance,
- [Tom Hodgson](https://scimar.ca/team/tom-hodgson/)
- [Ian Lodge](https://scimar.ca/team/ian-lodge/) - Over 20 years’ experience in technology, business processes, and IT security; lifelong community services volunteer
- [Bernie Desgagnés](https://scimar.ca/team/bernie-desgagnes/) - Chief market compliance strategist and commercialization advisor with a wealth of experience in regulatory affairs-related product development consulting.
- [Charles LaFlèche](https://scimar.ca/team/charles-lafleche/) - President & CEO, Golden Arrow Life Sciences; Executive Vice-President & CFO, Global Philanthropic; Founder, Momentum Healthware (where he raised $25 million in private capital).
- [Brina Gervais](https://scimar.ca/team/brina-gervais/) - Brina Gervais is the Content Writer and Community Manager at Scimar. She’s the voice behind Scimar’s marketing materials, blog articles, social media accounts, and webpages. When she’s not creating content, she’s moderating it across several branches of the company. Brina graduated from the Creative Communications program at Red River College Polytechnic with a major in
- [Dallas Legare](https://scimar.ca/team/dallas-legare/) - Dallas Legare is the Director of Operations for Scimar’s Laboratory. He manages both the lab and its people. He’s an expert problem solver for technically difficult scientific challenges, developing programs and processes to keep the lab running smoothly, on time, and within budget. In the lab, Dallas ensures his team is equipped with the tools
- [Karen Sanders](https://scimar.ca/team/karen-sanders/) - Karen Sanders is the Executive Administrator for Scimar’s laboratory. She supports the daily operations of staff. Among the first people that new hires at Scimar will meet, Karen supports staff from before they begin to each day afterward. She handles human resources, office management and logistics, and manages financial systems. Karen brings over three decades
- [Melanie Logan Lautt](https://scimar.ca/team/melanie-logan-lautt/) - Melanie Lautt co-founded Scimar and is its Strategic and Legal Consultant. She provides strategic and tactical advice to the company and its executives. She consults with Scimar’s executive team, its corporate legal counsel, and its patent legal team (where she helps manage the company’s intellectual property). Melanie completed all but a PhD in Sociology from
- [John West](https://scimar.ca/team/john-west-2/) - John West is the Chief Development Officer at Scimar. He builds and develops the company’s ability to raise the capital required to commercialize products. He also creates commercial partnerships and grows brand awareness to strengthen Scimar’s licensing and negotiation position. John works with all stakeholders to define success with measurable outcomes, working collaboratively within each
- [Claudia Mariana Cortes-Perez](https://scimar.ca/team/claudia-mariana-cortes-perez/) - Claudia Mariana Cortes-Perez is the Research Assistant at Scimar. She performs animal experiments (in vivo), helping Scimar understand how its research can be applied in people. Similarly, she works with cells derived from different tissues (in vitro) to test glucose intake. Claudia also assists others in the lab with experimental design and implementation. She helps
- [Dr. Vanu Ramprasath, Ph.D.](https://scimar.ca/team/vanu-ramprasath/) - Principal investigator for clinical trials; expert in clinical trial design, execution, and reporting to enable product commercialization. Over 15 years of clinical research experience.
- [Wayne King](https://scimar.ca/team/wayne-king/) - Board Member, Nature Conservancy of Canada; 37-year veteran of the high-tech industry; extensive experience developing business productivity, collaboration, and information security solutions.
- [Krista Coventry, M.Sc.](https://scimar.ca/team/krista-coventry/) - Project manager with a passion for strategic planning in health product commercialization and broad expertise in both design and critical evaluation of evidence-based clinical research.
- [Dr. Kawshik Chowdhury](https://scimar.ca/team/kawshik-chowdhury/) - Dr. Kawshik Chowdhury is the Director of Preclinical Science at Scimar. He helps develop research protocols and perform animal experiments, which allows him to study how peptides and hormones such as insulin and hepatalin affect the body. He also writes manuscripts and grant applications for the lab. Since 2013, Dr. Chowdhury has worked as a
- [Barbara Kephart](https://scimar.ca/team/barbara-kephart/) - Credentialled PMP Project Manager in health care, software development, medical research, academia, agriculture, mergers and acquisitions; former health care provider in medical technology diagnostics.
- [Allison Barsewsky, CPA](https://scimar.ca/team/allison-baresewsky/) - Allison Barsewsky is the Chief Financial Officer at Scimar. She’s responsible for Scimar’s financial planning. She monitors its cashflow, prepares current and forecasting reports, and helps plan for and evaluate the company’s capital structure and fundraising projects. She also supervises the finance team and manages relationships with independent auditors. Prior to Scimar, Allison worked in

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