Updated: February 18, 2017

1. V. Anne Westbrook, Ph.D.
500 Bradley Ct., D, Frederick, MD 21703
240-440-2878 - westbrookva@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE: To utilize my 20-plus years in public health-related basic, transitional, and translational biomedical research,
in scientific/technical writing, and in program management for a leadership position with U.S.P.
PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH, WRITING, AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE:
Extensive basic, translational, and applied research techniques and technical writing in specialty areas:
• Infectious diseases
• Immunology
• Vaccine development
• Reproductive biology
• Contraception
• Bioinformatics
• Proteomics & genomics
• Molecular & cell biology
• Biochemistry
• Cell migration
• Cancer biology
• Systems biology
WRITING/EDITING EXPERIENCE:
• Publication of 24 peer-reviewed journal articles; co-authorship on patents and grant proposals, numerous
abstracts and presentations, national and international
• Reviewer of submitted research articles for scientific journals in fields of expertise
• Performed scientific reviews, editing, and critique on research proposals submitted for Congressional funding as
well as on quarterly and yearly reports
• Authored and co-authored bi-annual Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) topics identifying emerging and
innovative technologies in order to advance the patenting, licensing, and marketing processes
• Authored Broad Agency Announcements, for USAMRAA, quarterly to accurately reflect key topic areas
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE:
• Program manager and scientific reviewer/advisor of proposals and programs for Congressional research
appropriations while coordinating efforts of multidisciplinary teams of government and contract researchers
• Advised stakeholders after conducting market analyses utilizing research, interviews, and other techniques
• Supervisory experience includes prioritizing timelines and deliverable schedules
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Independent Scientific Writer, Editor, and Consultant, Frederick, MD 2011 - Present
Authored, reviewed, and edited proprietary works including presentations, abstracts, journal articles, review articles,
white papers, grant proposals, patent applications, and progress reports for private, public, and governmental sectors
Active collaborative research, presentations, writing, and editing with the following national and international start-up
companies and biopharmaceutical industry partners as well as others:
• Humagen – manufacturer of micro-tools used for in-vitro fertilization and laboratory research
• Contravac and SpermCheck – SpermCheck is the first FDA-approved male fertility home test measuring semen
samples of SP-10, a biomarker discovered and studied by myself and others.
• Berlex and Schering AG, Berlin, Germany – supported research and optioned technology for alternative
contraceptive modalities, focusing on developing countries
• Neoantigenics – a company that specializes in cancer research
• Ovastasis – company dedicated to female contraceptive technology with no hormonal side effects
• Contraline – company working on the development of a different type of male contraceptive, including a
reversible, non-surgical implant that blocks sperm
USAMRMC/TATRC, Ft. Detrick, MD; IPA: Geneva Foundation, Tacoma, WA 2007 - 2009
Portfolio Manager/Program Manager/Contracting Officer Representative
Program Manager and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) of new portfolios specific to Proteomics/Genomics and
to Infectious Disease/Vaccines for 20-50 congressional programs with budgets as high as $5,000,000,000

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• Domain expert coordinating the cohesive effort of multidisciplinary teams of up to 45 principle investigators of
government and contract researchers, clinicians, academic experts, and consumers
• Conducted market analyses and participated in scientific meetings to develop the technology roadmap
• Assessed current projects presented for “fit” in the portfolio and technology readiness level (TRL)
• Strengthened the overall agency strategy by advising the TATRC Director and Deputy Director on the maturity of
the technologies within the two portfolios
Certifications
• CLC106, COR with a Mission Focus, Defense Acquisition University
• Fort Detrick Contracting Officer’s Representative Class, USAMRAA
• Intermediate Medical Acquisition, BRTRC Institute
University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville, VA 2003 - 2007
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Cell Migration Consortium (CMC)
Research Associate
Developed and maintained the Cell Migration Knowledgebase (CMKB), a relational database of cell migration/adhesion
proteins, families, and complexes
Collaborated with Nature Publishing Group to develop the Cell Migration Gateway (www.cellmigration.org) comprising
three main sections: Cell Migration Updates, the Cell Migration Knowledgebase and the CMC Activity Center
• Designed the web interface to record, retrieve and present information
• Supervised programmers on developing the web interface
• Collaborated with investigators to determine the type and depth of knowledge
• Annotated cell migration proteins and signaling pathways
• Developed and maintained the CMC activities web pages for initiative groups
National Center for Biotechnology Information, NIH, Computercraft Corp, Rockville, MD 2002 - 2003
RefSeq Scientist
• Analyzed sequence data to provide the most complete, accurate reference sequence
• Contributed toward an international collaborative effort to resolve sequence associations for gene families
• Reviewed literature and database resources to provide expanded annotation including sequence features, gene-
specific information for display in LocusLink, and concise, informative summaries
• Collaborated with a variety of scientists with diverse backgrounds and training both inside and outside NCBI;
used state-of-the art computational tools and databases
Department of Cell Biology, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville, VA 1994 - 2002
Research Associate
• Areas of research specialty include basic, translational, and applied research (examples listed above)
• Publications include 24 journal articles, graduate level textbook chapter, multiple published abstracts, three
press releases, and one journal article in preparation.
• Participated in the development of intellectual properties and licensing agreements; co-authored two issued
patents, one provisional patent application, and three abandoned patent applications; co-authored grant
proposals for government, public, and private funding agencies;
• Peer-reviewer for three biomedical journals
Collaborative research:
• Participated in collaborations with biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industries, multi-university centers,
and international partners; participated in teams for experimental design, problem solving, presentation of
results, and industry applications
Public speaking, Teaching, and Administration:
• Presented multiple poster presentations, research seminars, and lectures for scientific meetings,
biopharmaceutical companies, and licensing organizations in the USA and abroad
• Lectured numerous undergraduate, graduate, and medical student laboratories and courses

3. • Taught and supervised technicians, laboratory students, and post-doctoral fellows
Westbrook – 3
• Prioritized and set project goals for myself, students, fellows, and technicians
• Implemented and managed human biosafety protocols, GLP, and standard operating procedures
• Established and maintained a multi-laboratory depository of human and other primate tissues, RNA, DNA, and
protein for research procedures
• Cellular/Molecular Biology Research Laboratory Skills
Computing Skills:
• UNIX/Linus, DOS/Windows, and Macintosh operating systems
• Microsoft Office 365; Dreamweaver MX; Flash MX, Fireworks MX, Access 2000
• Image analysis and statistical software
• Basic SQL (MySQL and PostgreSQL)
• Computer networking skills, shared file systems, compatibility and connectivity
• Established and maintained computer infrastructure in multi-laboratory center
Department of Cell Biology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 1988 - 1994
Graduate Student
• Protein biochemistry, immunology, and electron microscopy laboratory skills
Education
Ph.D., Cell Biology Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 1994
B.S., Zoology Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 1988
Volunteer 2013
Literacy Council of Frederick County, Frederick, MD
• Served as Administrative Assistant
• Tutored in Basic Literacy and ESL
Founder, Frederick Fiber Fellowship, Frederick, MD 2016 - Present
Organizing Committee, Frederick Fiber Festival 2017, Frederick News Post, Frederick, MD 2016 - Present
Organizing Committee, MABA: Maryland Alpaca and Fleece Festival, West Friendship, MD Present
Founding Member, Greater Maryland Graduate Women in Science, Frederick, MD Present