R. Sam Niedbala
Founder at TB Biosciences, Inc.
Profile
Dr. Niedbala is a Professor of Practice in the Department of Chemistry at Lehigh University located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
He is the former Chief Science Officer and a co-founder of OraSure Technologies, Inc. At OraSure, he was responsible for development of all new products and technologies as well as over 60 approvals of new medical devices by the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration.
He serves as an advisor for Originate Ventures.
Dr. Niedbala received his Bachelor of Science from East Stroudsburg University and his Master of Science in Clinical Chemistry and a Ph.D.
in Chemistry from Lehigh University.
He holds professional memberships in the New York Academy of Science, American Association for Clinical Chemistry, American Chemical Society, Society of Forensic Toxicologists, and The American College of Forensic Examiners.
He holds numerous patents and over fifty peer-reviewed articles and book chapters in numerous areas of technology and medicine.
R. Sam Niedbala active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
TB Biosciences, Inc.
 TB Biosciences, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services TB Biosciences, Inc. operates as a early stage development medical diagnostics company which develops a rapid point-of-care tuberculosis tests. It uses key peptides to detect antibodies in patients with active tuberculosis derived from the genome of the tuberculosis organism, thus offering a completely new approach to testing. The firm is using an array of patented peptides developed and exclusively licensed from the New York university school of medicine. The company was founded by Daniel Malamud, Susan Zolla-Pazner, Suman Laal, R. Sam Niedbala and William Abrams in May 2013 and is headquartered in Bethlehem, PA. | Founder | 30/04/2013 |
American Chemical Society
 American Chemical Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Chemical Society engages as a scientific society which supports scientific inquiry in the field of chemistry. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
American Association for Clinical Chemistry, Inc.
 American Association for Clinical Chemistry, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services American Association for Clinical Chemistry, Inc. (AACC) is a scientific and medical professional organization that focuses on clinical laboratory science and its application to healthcare. The organization is based in Washington and was founded in 1948. AACC provides leadership in education, advocacy, and collaboration to help lab professionals adapt to change and provide vital insight and guidance for patient care. The organization offers accreditation programs, press releases, media advisories, and statements that spotlight scientific, clinical, and technological breakthroughs. AACC has a longstanding commitment to provide customers with the best possible experience every time they use the AACC website. Mark J. Golden has been the CEO of the American company since 2020. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
CryoConcepts LP
 CryoConcepts LP Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services CryoConcepts LP develops cryosurgical products for clinic, spa or salon. It offers histofreezer, cryoclear, coolifting, and cryoskincare. The company was founded by R.Sam Niedbala is headquartered in Bethlehem, PA. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Life Sciences Greenhouse of Central Pennsylvania
 Life Sciences Greenhouse of Central Pennsylvania Investment ManagersFinance Life Sciences Greenhouse of Central Pennsylvania (LSGPA) is a venture capital firm founded by Kevin M. Harter in 2002. The firm is headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of R. Sam Niedbala
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Originate Ventures LLC
 Originate Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Originate Ventures LLC (Originate Ventures) is an independent venture Capital firm founded in 2007 by Michael J. Gausling and Eric Arnson. The firm is headquartered in Bethlehem. | Private Equity Investor | - |
| ORASURE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Founder | - |
Training of R. Sam Niedbala
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | Undergraduate Degree |
| Lehigh University | Doctorate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| ORASURE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 6 |
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TB Biosciences, Inc.
TB Biosciences, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services TB Biosciences, Inc. operates as a early stage development medical diagnostics company which develops a rapid point-of-care tuberculosis tests. It uses key peptides to detect antibodies in patients with active tuberculosis derived from the genome of the tuberculosis organism, thus offering a completely new approach to testing. The firm is using an array of patented peptides developed and exclusively licensed from the New York university school of medicine. The company was founded by Daniel Malamud, Susan Zolla-Pazner, Suman Laal, R. Sam Niedbala and William Abrams in May 2013 and is headquartered in Bethlehem, PA. | Health Services |
American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Chemical Society engages as a scientific society which supports scientific inquiry in the field of chemistry. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Life Sciences Greenhouse of Central Pennsylvania
Life Sciences Greenhouse of Central Pennsylvania Investment ManagersFinance Life Sciences Greenhouse of Central Pennsylvania (LSGPA) is a venture capital firm founded by Kevin M. Harter in 2002. The firm is headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. | Finance |
American Association for Clinical Chemistry, Inc.
American Association for Clinical Chemistry, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services American Association for Clinical Chemistry, Inc. (AACC) is a scientific and medical professional organization that focuses on clinical laboratory science and its application to healthcare. The organization is based in Washington and was founded in 1948. AACC provides leadership in education, advocacy, and collaboration to help lab professionals adapt to change and provide vital insight and guidance for patient care. The organization offers accreditation programs, press releases, media advisories, and statements that spotlight scientific, clinical, and technological breakthroughs. AACC has a longstanding commitment to provide customers with the best possible experience every time they use the AACC website. Mark J. Golden has been the CEO of the American company since 2020. | Health Services |
Originate Ventures LLC
Originate Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Originate Ventures LLC (Originate Ventures) is an independent venture Capital firm founded in 2007 by Michael J. Gausling and Eric Arnson. The firm is headquartered in Bethlehem. | Finance |
CryoConcepts LP
CryoConcepts LP Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services CryoConcepts LP develops cryosurgical products for clinic, spa or salon. It offers histofreezer, cryoclear, coolifting, and cryoskincare. The company was founded by R.Sam Niedbala is headquartered in Bethlehem, PA. | Health Services |
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