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Biography
Dr. Seadler is a Professor Emeritus at the School of Science and Engineering. Prior
to his retirement from Duquesne University, he was the Associate Provost for Research
and Technology. In addition, Dr. Seadler held the Edward V. Fritzky Chair in Biotechnology
Leadership and was Director for the Center for Biotechnology where he established
the MS in Biotechnology. Dr. Seadler an instructor in the program.
Dr. Seadler has had an extensive career spanning both academic and industrial biomedicine
as well as entrepreneurship. Prior experiences include executive management positions
at Ciba-Corning, Fisher Scientific, and Amersham Life Science. In addition, Dr. Seadler
was the VP of Operations at Biological Detection Systems Inc. and at Visible Genetics
He was the Chief Operating Officer at Cellomics Inc. and served as CEO of Crystalplex
immediately before joining Duquesne University. He is a co-inventor on three patents
related to the DNA diagnosis of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).
Dr. Seadler holds a Bachelor of Arts from Case Western Reserve University and a Ph.D.
in Biology from Case Western Reserve University. His post-doctoral experience includes
research studies at McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
Education
- B.A. in Biology, Case Western Reserve University
- Ph.D. in Biology, Case Western Reserve University.
- Post Doctoral studies at McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
Research Interests or Expertise
- DNA diagnosis of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
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Departments, Centers, and Offices
- BTGY 508 Biotechnology