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Experimental Designs Consulting

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At Experimental Designs Consulting (EDC), we believe that science thrives when scientists can focus on science—not administration. Our adaptable, teachable systems empower scientists to apply for, launch, and operate their research programs without anxiety, confusion, or isolation. With all our experience and standardized frameworks designed to eliminate uncertainty, we provide you with clarity around what’s needed and bring confidence to every decision. From your vision to your lab, EDC’s proven protocols equip scientific leaders to build and sustain high-functioning labs with ease.

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EDC’s frameworks are built on firsthand experience. Over the past 20 years, founders Damien Wilpitz and Nick Guay-Ross have identified inefficiencies in life science research institutions, defining four key pillars of lab management: Operational, Personnel, Financial, and Research. Leveraging deep industry insight, the EDC team has created effective practices and foundational systems for each step of the scientists journey and created flexible protocols to support scientists in the funding and development of their own scientific research programs. By addressing inefficiencies with actionable solutions through our operations and executive training approach, we foster rapid growth, adaptability, and long-term success for single labs and their surrounding scientific research environments.

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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

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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.

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

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