| Meet Our Research Team |  | | Drs. Hanlon & Barnes |
David Barnes, Ph.D. Research Director
Dr. Barnes studied animal science at the University of California at Davis where he earned his M.S. and Ph.D. From 1990 to 1995, he was a senior research fellow at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences in North Carolina where he studied toxicology in marine animals and the role minerals play in insulin-regulated metabolism. In 1995, Dr. Barnes took an assistant professor position at the University of Arkansas where he earned the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, awarded to the top 60 young scientists in the U.S. each year, for his research on the interrelationship between mercury and insulin. In 1999, Dr. Barnes joined the faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to study the multi-drug resistance proteins involved in the detoxification mechanisms of the gut in humans and birds. He has also been active in studying the mechanism of action of dietary phenolic compounds on cholesterol metabolism.
In 2004, his interests in the synergistic effects of food constituents led him to accept the position of research director at Standard Process Inc. He is responsible for providing scientific evidence for Standard Process products. He is an avid woodworker and blacksmith and currently lives in rural Wisconsin with his wife Reid, their two children, and a growing number of animals.
 | | Joe Leonard and a fellow researcher |
Joe Leonard Manager of Outcomes Research
Joe has a B.S. in biology, M.S. in journalism, and M.S. in public health. He has worked for Standard Process since November 2000, when he joined the research group as a communications specialist. Because of his strong science background, he was soon recruited to conduct clinical outcomes research. His specialty areas are study design and data analysis.
Joe manages two large studies at Standard Process: the Standard Process Corporate Wellness Program Study and the Health Outcomes and Product Effectiveness (HOPE) Study. Joe also serves on the company's Wellness Program Committee, which develops wellness programming for Standard Process employees.
Paul Hanlon Ph.D. Manager of Biological Research
Dr. Hanlon received his Ph.D. in Molecular Toxicology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2003. His doctoral work focused on the molecular mechanisms by which dioxin, an environmental contaminant, affected the development of fat cells. From 2003 to 2005 Dr. Hanlon held a research fellowship at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) in Durham, North Carolina. At NIEHS he studied the cardio-protective effects of erythropoietin, a substance that stimulates bone marrow to make red blood cells. His desire to continue working in the laboratory led him to accept the position of Manager of Biological Research at Standard Process. Here, he and his team conduct experiments using sophisticated in vitro models to study the biological effects of whole foods.
Brandon Metzger Research Scientist
Brandon earned his biochemistry degree at Northern Michigan University in 1998. Prior to Standard Process, he worked as a research scientist in the biotechnology industry. Since arriving at Standard Process in 2000, Brandon has been working toward his doctorate degree in Nutrition at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where his research has focused on modification of cholesterol levels by multiple mechanisms including the effect of buckwheat on cholesterol absorption in the gut. In his spare time, he applies his knowledge of nutrition and research to home beer brewing and enjoys experimenting with non-typical grains and more traditional brewing recipes.
Lori Hammon Technician
Lori has worked with Standard Process since 1993. She started in the Quality Control department and in 2000 she became part of the newly established Research and Development department. She began in R&D working on product development, performing literature searches and conducting lab work. In her current role, Lori maintains day to day operations of the lab, provides technical support to the other scientists and conducts many lab experiments. Lori is a devoted lover of animals and an active member of many animal welfare organizations. She regularly volunteers at the local animal shelter and have several pets of her own.
Jon Rykwalder Product Development Coordinator
In 2002, Jon graduated from UW-Whitewater with a B.S. in Biology/Cell Physiology. Shortly after graduation, Jon joined the Standard Process team as a Microbiologist and was soon promoted to supervisor in the Microbiology lab. Jon earned his Master's degree in Biotechnology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2007. The program broadened his knowledge in molecular techniques and applications and introduced him to product development theories and strategies. Jon recently took the position of Product Development Coordinator where he coordinates product development from conception to realization. In this role, he evaluates new raw materials, mixes experimental batches, and prepares finished products for clinical evaluations
Melissa Williams Research Assistant
Melissa is a recent honors graduate of the bachelor's program in cell physiology at UW-Whitewater. She has experience working in both molecular and physiology laboratories where she has conducted numerous cell culture experiments.
Carol Irwin Administrative Assistant
Carol has been the Research and Development Administrative Assistant for Standard Process since the R&D department was established in 2000. Carol provides administrative support to the office of the Director of R&D and many of the R&D staff. While she's been at Standard Process, Carol pursued her interest in horses, an interest she shares with many other Standard Process employees. She lives in a small town near Palmyra with her husband and horse Flicka. She has two grown children and three young grandchildren.
R&D Interns R&D hires undergraduate interns from the nearby universities to train and work in the biological research lab. Standard Process is committed to provide funding for undergraduate internships so that students have an opportunity to gain experience in the field of molecular biology. Through these internships undergraduates get hands-on experience on state-of-the-art instruments as well as experience in conducting sophisticated experiments. Forging new relationships with researchers-in-training provides Standard Process the opportunity of potential new hires and future collaborators.
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