ABOUT
JOHN D. ORR, Ph.D.
President, Associated Analytics LLC.
Bio
Analytical chemistry consulting firm owner with 28 years of pharmaceutical R&D experience, from drug discovery through commercialization of small molecules through antibody-drug conjugates, who is passionate about patients, people, and science.
Key Highlights:
Industry Service:
- Board of Directors Member, IQ Consortium
- Board of Directors Member, Allotrope Foundation
- Chair, Analytical Leadership Group, IQ Consortium
Drug Development, Analytical Chemistry:
- Led analytical team through successful Eribulin FDA Pre-Approval Inspection
- Contributed to numerous global NDA, MAA, IND, IMPD filings
- Contributed to >30 global CMC regulatory responses
Academic Affiliations:
Ph.D., Organic Chemistry
University of Chicago
Jason Pontrello
Bio
Pontrello entered the University of Michigan intending to go on to medical or some other professional school. But after getting the opportunity to teach through an honors chemistry program, he decided that he wanted to pursue a professorial path instead. He also spent a year and a half working at Pfizer during and after college.
Student Reviews of Professor Pontrello:
"Everyone fears organic chemistry. Pontrello explained everything step by step, making you understand why everything happens, so you are not left to memorize a million mechanisms. His lectures were always compelling. He was extremely organized and clear. He provided practice problems from previous years' exams that SAVED me. Best professor I've had.""Dr. Pontrello is incredible at what he does. His perennial spirit of adventure towards teaching and research is laudable.""I never thought I'd miss orgo, but I will. Pontrello's dedication is pretty amazing, and if you put forth the same amount of effort as a student you'll do well. Love this class"
Research:
Advances in understanding about teaching and learning which have taken place in the education sciences are often not utilized by basic science departments. As one of many interdisciplinary combinations that is possible in a chemistry department in the 21st century, joining together ideas about chemistry and education is a rich frontier for exploration. Read More →