Spirovation's unique model enables our partners to work with world-class academic investigators at UNC's Marsico Lung Institute. This broad-based biomedical research team is organized to provide maximum technical and intellectual support, with a common focus on the rapid “translation” of basic science insights into the clinical patient care arena.
CEO
Tony has a wealth of experience in research and in project management. Tony has worked in the respiratory space for the past 15 years applying and honing his skills. Prior to joining the Spirovation team he was a laboratory manager in the Pulmonary Division at Duke University for Monica Kraft and David Schwartz.
Tony has a Master's degree in Industrial / Organizational Psychology. A critical focus of Tony's research and academic training has focused on improving respiratory research by optimizing leadership, collaboration and efficiency strategies.
Internal Scientific Adviser
Ray is an associate professor of microbiology and immunology at the UNC School of Medicine. With over 20 years of experience, Ray has deep expertise in respiratory research. His academic lab focuses on respiratory virus infection of the lung.
Ray received his PhD in Pharmacology from the University of Cambridge and conducted postdoctoral work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Kenan Professor of Medicine, UNC – Chapel Hill
Director of the UNC Marsico Lung Institute
Professor of Pediatrics, Medicine & Microbiology/Immunology, UNC – Chapel Hill
Director of UNC’s Center for Environmental Medicine, Asthma, and Lung Biology