Staff Bios
At AIBMR, our greatest natural resource is our uniquely qualified staff that is ideally suited to consult the dietary supplement industry on the safety and efficacy of their products. With core a team of Naturopathic Physicians and Ph.D. research scientist, are staff is collectively trained in nutrition, chemistry, botanical medicine, pharmacognacy, dietetics, allopathic medicine, naturopathic medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, behavioral sciences, biostatistics & epidemiology, library sciences, technical editing, business administration, and can speak nine languages.
Alexander Schauss, PhD, FACN, Senior Director
AIBMR's founder, Dr. Schauss, is a leader in nutraceutical research and consulting. He is uncompromising in pursuing the highest quality research standards for AIBMR Life Science's clients while helping them profit. Dr. Schauss has built an extensive world-wide professional network and gathered an immeasurable pool of knowledge and experience. His expertise extends to introducing AIBMR Life Science's clients to this network, offering secure, responsible and trustworthy working relationships with competent partners. READ MORE
John Endres, ND, Chief Scientific Officer
Dr. Endres, ND is AIBMR Life Science's Chief Scientific Officer. He coordinates a team of scientists who are experts in the field of holistic and integrative medicine. Dr. Endres ensures that AIBMR Life Science's clients goals are achieved by working closely with them to develop practical research strategies, while optimizing their research dollars. He is involved with all aspects of scientific research including: In Vitro, toxicology, mechanism of action, and analytical studies, as well as clinical, pharmacokinetic, and pharmacodynamic studies. From the study concept through the study report and manuscript publication, Dr. Endres offers professional and personalized service every step of the way with the highest degree of integrity and attention to detail. READ MORE
Timothy Murbach, ND, Research Associate
Timothy Murbach, ND is a Research Associate at AIBMR Life Sciences. Dr. Murbach received his Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, with High Honors, from the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland Oregon, where he also received additional certification in IV micronutrient therapy and homeopathy. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology, with a minor in chemistry, from Oregon State University, graduating Suma Cum Laude. His clinical education experience includes a one-year heart and lung rotation at the Center for Natural Medicine and clinical residency in IV micronutrient therapy at Tigard Holistic Health Clinic. READ MORE
Tennille Marx, ND, Senior Research Associate
Dr. Tennille Marx, ND is Senior Research Associate of AIBMR Life Sciences' Seattle branch. Dr. Marx holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Sciences from Colorado State University. She also holds a doctoral degree in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University - the leading center of natural health education and research. Dr. Marx was a part of the Traditional Medicine Program at the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva, Switzerland. READ MORE
Amy Clewell, ND, Senior Research Associate
Dr. Clewell specializes in evaluating and compiling scientific research on natural ingredient safety and efficacy, dietary supplement formulations, responding to regulatory compliance inquiries, writing technical reports and scholarly manuscripts for peer-reviewed journal publications and trade journals, the design and interpretation of laboratory and clinical studies, preparing generally recognized as safe (GRAS) self-determinations, FDA notifications, and FDA New Dietary Ingredient notifications, and performing due diligence reviews. She is a Senior Research Associate for AIBMR Life Sciences, Inc. READ MORE
Philip Palmer, MS, RD, Research Associate
Philip Palmer, M.S., R.D., is a Research Associate for AIBMR Life Sciences. He is an integral part of AIBMR Life Sciences' core research team. Phil provides technical support for the evaluation of the safety, quality, and efficacy of natural products. He is highly skilled in scientific literature searching and in the writing of technical reports. He also provides critical support to our regulatory compliance team. READ MORE
Antoinette Odendaal, PhD, Research Associate
Dr. Antoinette Y. Odendaal, Ph.D. is a Research Associate at AIBMR Life Sciences, in the Bloomington, Indiana office. Dr. Odendaal holds a Bachelors of Arts in Chemistry from the University of Southern Maine (Portland, ME) and a Ph. D. in Chemistry from the University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH). READ MORE
Laura Schauss, Director of Finance & Operations
In 1995, Laura became Operations Director of AIBMR’S Life Sciences Division and after three years was promoted to Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer. In these roles, Laura provides overall leadership for AIBMR’s finance department and is a key member of the company’s leadership team. READ MORE
Jared Brodin, Director of Information Services
Jared Brodin is AIBMR's Director of Information Services. READ MORE