Speaker Biography
Robert Huebner
Robert (Bob) Huebner, Ph.D. is a K.W. Tunnell Contractor in support of the Influenza and Emerging Diseases Division (IEDD) in the Biomedical Advancement Research and Development Authority in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Huebner has been a member of the IEDD since May of 2006. He works as senior team member and subject matter expert for cell-based and egg-based pandemic influenza vaccine programs. Additionally, Dr. Huebner evaluates emerging technologies, performs technical reviews of proposals and prepares briefing materials. He is an experienced biotechnology program manager with over 25 years of research experience with viral and microbiological pathogens, expertise in the vaccine industry, group management, and program management. Dr. Huebner previously worked for Sanofi Pasteur as a Manager of Molecular Biology & Microbiology where he supported vaccine development projects in the areas of Lyme disease, influenza and pneumococcal disease. Additionally, Dr. Huebner worked as a Senior Advisor and Section manager for Biotechnology at the Midwest Research Institute (Kansas City, MO) where he led the Biotechnology team supporting government and commercial contracts. Primary research projects of this team were in the areas of vaccine evaluation, pathogen detection and pathogen destruction.