Meet the Team

Randy Yerden
Founder
While working as a laboratory technician at the University of Rochester, Randy created the first device to control oxygen sensing in an incubator. What was intended to be a singular invention quickly gained traction as other labs and colleagues saw the benefits of physiologic oxygen control and began requesting that Randy create similar devices for their studies. Within a few years, BioSpherix Ltd. was born, and with it a revolutionary approach to cell processing.

Ahmed Mustafa, MBA
Chief Executive Officer
Ahmed brings more than 40 years of experience leading and transforming businesses in biotechnology, medical devices, manufacturing, and more. He founded his first company at 15, the first of five he has launched, and has led two founder-run businesses to private equity success. His motto: “Tell me what can’t be done, and let me show you how to do it!” Ahmed stays busy outside of work as well: he is a longtime volunteer firefighter and paramedic, a licensed boat captain, and a private pilot. Most of all, he enjoys spending time with his wife of 30 years and their four children.

Greg Pratt
Chief Operating Officer
Greg is one of BioSpherix’s veteran employees, starting his journey as a Software Engineer and Network Administrator in 2001. His dedication to the company shines bright in his continued promotion of company culture and demonstrated abilities in business development, service, and policy.

Alicia Henn, PhD MBA
Chief Scientific Officer
Dr. Henn came to BioSpherix in 2013 with a background in cancer and immunology research. She works to improve scientific reproducibility through cloneable, physiologically relevant cell environments. Dr. Henn also owns the In Vitro Reproducibility and Physiologic Cell Manufacturing groups on LinkedIn.

Peter Yerden
Channel Partner Manager, Global Markets

Tim Lee
Global Sales, GMP Products

John Hiller
Global Sales Consultant

Yolanda Shen, PhD
Account Manager, Laboratory Sales

Matt Freeman
Manager, Technical Support

Mitch Fahnestock
Technical Support Coordinator

Shannon Darou
Laboratory Technician

Kylie Fahnestock
Director, Marketing & Communications




