Pierre Floriano, PhD is an experienced MedTech consultant specializing in translational research and medical device development. He has worked in leading academic institutions such as the University of Texas at Austin, Rice University, and MD Anderson Cancer Center, as well as in the private sector. Pierre’s extensive portfolio includes more than 30 patents, 36 publications, and over $16M in federal and state grants, along with private funding, highlighting his significant contributions to innovation and research. Currently, Pierre provides strategic guidance to early-stage companies (www.comtexbio.com), assisting them with pre-clinical and clinical development efforts as well as non-dilutive funding strategies