Robert J. Silverman

Robert J. Silverman is a director and strategic advisor to the company. He served as the CEO of mtm laboratories AG, an in vitro diagnostics company that developed and commercialized a portfolio of products for the early detection and diagnosis of cervical cancer.

Mr. Silverman was instrumental in raising capital and building mtm laboratories into a global, fully-integrated commercial business. He led the company to a $240 Million exit to Roche Diagnostics. Prior to leading mtm laboratories, he held senior executive positions at Viacell, Cytyc Corporation, Pasteur Merieux and Abbott Laboratories Pharmaceuticals.

He earned his Master's degree in Marketing and Finance from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. Bob received his B.S. degree in Pharmacy from the University of Michigan. He currently works with several companies and venture groups in a Board and Advisory capacity.