Paul Lawrence, Ph.D.

Biocogent LLC

Dr. Lawrence received his doctorate in molecular microbiology from Stony Brook University and Bachelor of Science in molecular biology from the University of New Mexico. He conducted anti-viral research at Brookhaven National Laboratory and the Plum Island Animal Disease Center. He worked on contract biopharmaceuticals for the Collaborative Bioalliance and Dow Chemical. He was Director of DNA Production for Applied DNA Sciences. Currently, he is Executive Director of Bioscience Research, Discovery, and Scientific Communications for Biocogent, a bio-active ingredient manufacturer. He also teaches microbiology at 2 colleges for nurses, doctors, and cosmetic care professionals. He volunteers as associate editor for the Journal of Cosmetic Science, Chair of the SCC Committee on Scientific Affairs, and as an instructor for the SCC’s educational program. Moreover, Dr. Lawrence has published more than 50 research manuscripts, review articles, online digests, and a textbook chapter on the molecular pathogenesis of one of the most infectious viruses.