Has more than 30 years of experience in the research, development, production and commercialization of medical devices and diagnostic systems. As founder and president of Robert Case & Associates, Inc. in Chicago, IL, a long time consultancy to the diagnostics industry, his clients have included Abbott, Beckman Coulter, Bayer, Gen-Probe, B-D & Roche, as well as development stage companies.

Has over 30 years of diagnostic and pharmaceutical experience in both large and small companies, including over 11 years with Becton Dickinson. He has taken over 25 diagnostic products through clinical trial and regulatory examination (FDA, UL, TUV, ISO, MHW, etc). He is the holder of multiple patents, the author of numerous scientific articles and the leader in several acquisitions and mergers.