108 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine MEDICINE, HEALTH CARE AND WELLNESS Dr. Kerriann Greenhalgh is an organic chemist and entrepreneur celebrating over 15 years of professional success. Since 2011, she has excelled as the founder, chief executive officer and chief science officer at KeriCure Medical, a biotechnology company focused on improving healing outcomes for complex wounds. Likewise, she has operated as the owner of KeriChem Tech, a regulatory consulting and testing company, since 2017. Dr. Greenhalgh invented the KeriCure technology, a proprietary nanopolymer system designed to mimic the properties of the skin, providing a novel wound care solution for various injuries, from minor first aid to large burns and ulcers. Prior to establishing KeriCure Medical, Dr. Greenhalgh was a founding scientist at MiMedx Inc. (later MiMedx Group), leading the company’s first FDA 510(k) submission for a collagen mesh device. She has also served as a senior chemist for Constellation Technology and an interdisciplinary scientist in the United States Food and Drug Administration’s division of reproductive, abdominal and radiological devices. She was also a visiting professor at the University of South Florida between 2011 and 2012 while growing KeriCure. Well-regarded for her scholarly output, she continues to research and publish extensively on topics in nanoparticle technology, polymers and advanced wound care. Dr. Greenhalgh began her vocational journey by earning a BA in chemistry, with an emphasis in biochemistry, magna cum laude, at the University of South Florida in 2004. Shortly thereafter, she was named a fellow of both the Department of Homeland Security and the National Science Foundation IGERT from 2004 to 2007. She ultimately achieved a PhD in organic chemistry at her alma mater in 2007. Dr. Greenhalgh has won multiple awards and accolades throughout her career, but she is most proud of her work with the United States military. In light of her accomplishments, she received $145,000 in award funds from the U.S. Army’s xTechSearch, commemorating her contributions to military medicine. She considers this honor to be a noteworthy career highlight. KERRIANN R. GREENHALGH, PHD FOUNDER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER KeriCure Medical Tampa, FL
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