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Experimental Designs Consulting

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Our Clear Path

At EDC, we believe science is the focus. We believe with the right management system; scientists can focus on what they do best, science. We create an adaptable and teachable management system capable of initiating and sustaining a biomedical laboratory. To date, there has not been a successful system that does not require an experienced lab manager. At EDC, we now have developed that system.

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EDC Founders, Damien Wilpitz and Nick Guay-Ross have spent the last 20 years directing their attention toward understanding inefficiencies in life science research institutions. They have identified 4 key management components: Operational, Personnel, Financial, and Research management. The EDC team has acquired expertise in current methods of management practices and has selected the best systems and techniques to create a basic, adaptable skeletal system. It has proven the ability to increase productivity by capitalizing on all available resources. Our management strategy focuses on the growth and flexibility of laboratories by correcting critical inefficiencies with readily actionable improvements. These efforts serve as the EDC template, resulting in the development and expansion of ambitious laboratory environments.

EDC Founders, Damien Wilpitz and Nick Guay-Ross have spent the last 20 years directing their attention toward understanding inefficiencies in life science research institutions.

They have identified 4 key management components: Operational, Personnel, Financial, and Research management.

The EDC team has acquired expertise in current methods of management practices and has selected the best systems and techniques to create a basic, adaptable skeletal system.

It has proven the ability to increase productivity by capitalizing on all available resources. Our management strategy focuses on the growth and flexibility of laboratories by correcting critical inefficiencies with readily actionable improvements.

These efforts serve as the EDC template, resulting in the development and expansion of ambitious laboratory environments.

Damien Wilpitz has served as a scientific research manager for over 15 years and has supported some of the most prestigious institutions; Harvard Medical School, Stanford Medical School, Salk Biological Institute, Scripps Institute, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Institute, Broad Institute and many more. He is now the founder and lead consultant for Experimental Designs Consulting, Inc. The firm consults research investigators on the procedures and the organization of academic research management.

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Damien Wilpitz

Co-Founder | CEO

With over 10 years of management experience, Nick has assisted in the resolution of various types of conflict and worked to establish multiple partnerships between researchers, labs, and companies. Now, as part of the EDC group, he seeks to help solve the core management issues facing scientific institutions, from their faculty, down to their respective research support. By transforming the individual investigator into an efficient team leader we can continue fostering scientific curiosity and successfully realize the dream of discovery.

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Nicholas Guay-Ross

Co-Founder | COO

Damien Wilpitz has served as a scientific research manager for over 15 years and has supported some of the most prestigious institutions; Harvard Medical School, Stanford Medical School, Salk Biological Institute, Scripps Institute, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Institute, Broad Institute and many more. He is now the founder and lead consultant for Experimental Designs Consulting, Inc. The firm consults research investigators on the procedures and the organization of academic research management.

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Damien Wilpitz

Co-Founder | CEO

With over 10 years of management experience, Nick has assisted in the resolution of various types of conflict and worked to establish multiple partnerships between researchers, labs, and companies. Now, as part of the EDC group, he seeks to help solve the core management issues facing scientific institutions, from their faculty, down to their respective research support. By transforming the individual investigator into an efficient team leader we can continue fostering scientific curiosity and successfully realize the dream of discovery.

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Nicholas Guay-Ross

Co-Founder | COO

Pablo Sebastian Signori is a versatile creative, director/producer, with over 20 years of experience in the music and advertising industry, garnering an ADDY Award winning commercial, a Billboard “Heat Seeker” Top 5 and Vanguard Award for Best Original Score. Some of his commercial clients include Coca-Cola, HBO, Westin, Starbucks, Hersheys, and more. In addition to his professional pursuits, Pablo is also an avid fly fisher and the creator/host of the successful fly fishing podcast, The Newb & The Knower Podcast.

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Pablo Signori

Creative Director

"Dedicated to operations with a passion for optimizing processes, ensuring seamless workflows, and leveraging data analytics, Olivier Guay-Cyr has spent nearly 15 years accumulating knowledge with emerging companies in technology, marketing, arts, heavy industry, and life science. Passionate about collaborating with visionary founders, Olivier has played a pivotal role in helping start-ups realize their potential, transforming napkin ideas into fully functional business strategies. As a detail-oriented leader, Olivier brings his extensive experience to EDC as the Director of Operations, aiming to foster growth and provide guidance to a team passionate about growth."

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Olivier Guay-Cyr

Director of Operations

Pablo Sebastian Signori is a versatile creative, director/producer, with over 20 years of experience in the music and advertising industry, garnering an ADDY Award winning commercial, a Billboard “Heat Seeker” Top 5 and Vanguard Award for Best Original Score. Some of his commercial clients include Coca-Cola, HBO, Westin, Starbucks, Hersheys, and more. In addition to his professional pursuits, Pablo is also an avid fly fisher and the creator/host of the successful fly fishing podcast, The Newb & The Knower Podcast.

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Pablo Signori

Creative Director

"Dedicated to operations with a passion for optimizing processes, ensuring seamless workflows, and leveraging data analytics, Olivier Guay-Cyr has spent nearly 15 years accumulating knowledge with emerging companies in technology, marketing, arts, heavy industry, and life science. Passionate about collaborating with visionary founders, Olivier has played a pivotal role in helping start-ups realize their potential, transforming napkin ideas into fully functional business strategies. As a detail-oriented leader, Olivier brings his extensive experience to EDC as the Director of Operations, aiming to foster growth and provide guidance to a team passionate about growth."

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Olivier Guay-Cyr

Director of Operations

The EQ/IQ Podcast With Nick & Damien

A new podcast exploring the ins-and-outs of starting a new lab. Join Nick and Damien as they share over 30 years of experience on everything there is to know about putting together a new lab, leading the development of your team and bringing your scientific vision to reality.

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