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Tam Nguyen-Cao, PhD, CMPP

Scientific Strategist

President of Claritas Scientific LLC

• ISMPP CMPP-accredited publications and scientific communications professional with biopharmaceutical industry experience in strategic scientific publications, medical communications, medical affairs initiatives, and product portfolio management
• Formally trained in molecular pathophysiology, lipid metabolism, cardiovascular diseases, and renal physiology
• Savvy at building strong relationships with academic experts and trial investigators 
• Works well with cross-functional teams (ie, R&D, Commercial, Clinical Development, HEOR, Business Development, Legal, Regulatory Affairs) to problem-solve and effectively communicate scientific knowledge to a wide range of audiences 

• Cardiovascular diseases
• Critical care
• Hematology
• Hepatology
• Immunology
• Lipid metabolism
• Neurology
• Oncology
• Psychiatry
• Rare diseases
• Vaccines

• International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP)
• American Medical Writers Association (AMWA)
• Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS)

• Sobel JD, Donders G, Degenhardt T, Person K, Curelop S, Ghannoum M, Brand SR, for the VIOLET Study Investigators. Efficacy and Safety of Oteseconazole in Recurrent Vulvovaginal Candidiasis. NEJM Evidence. 2022; 1 (8). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1056/EVIDoa2100055
• Martens MG, Maximos B, Degenhardt T, Person K, Curelop S, Ghannoum M, Flynt A, Brand SR. Phase 3 Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Oteseconazole in Treatment of Recurrent Vulvovaginal Candidiasis and Acute Vulvovaginal Candidiasis Infections. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2022:S0002-9378(22)00577-4. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2022.07.023
• Ward ES, Gelinas D, Dreesen E, Van Santbergen J, Andersen JT, Silvestri NJ, Kiss JE, Sleep D, Rader DJ, Kastelein JJP, Louagie E, Vidarsson G, Spriet I. Clinical Significance of Serum Albumin and Implications of FcRn Inhibitor Treatment in IgG-Mediated Autoimmune Disorders. Front Immunol. 2022;13:892534. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2022.892534
• Sobel JD, Nyirjesy P. Oteseconazole: an advance in treatment of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis. Fut Microbiol. 2021;16(18):1453-1461. https://doi.org/10.2217/fmb-2021-0173
• Nguyen-Cao TM, Gelinas G, Griffin R, Mondou E. Myasthenia gravis: Historical achievements and the “golden age” of clinical trials. J Neurological Sci. 2019;406:116428. 
• Bauer KA, Nguyen-Cao TM, Spears JB. Issues in the Diagnosis and Management of Hereditary Antithrombin Deficiency. Ann Pharmacother. 2016;50(9):758-67.
• Nguyen TM, Sawyer JK, Kelley KL, Davis MA, Kent CR, Rudel LL. ACAT2 and ABCG5/G8 are both required for efficient cholesterol absorption in mice: evidence from thoracic lymph duct cannulation. J Lipid Res. 2012;53(8):1598-609.
• Nguyen TM, Sawyer JK, Kelley KL, Davis MA, Rudel LL. Cholesterol esterification by ACAT2 is essential for efficient intestinal cholesterol absorption: evidence from thoracic lymph duct cannulation. J Lipid Res. 2012;53(1):95-104.
• Shores NJ, Link K, Fernandez A, Geisinger KR, Davis M, Nguyen T, Sawyer J, Rudel L. Non-contrasted computed tomography for the accurate measurement of liver steatosis in obese patients. Dig Dis Sci. 2011;56(7):2145-51