Cahil Mcgovern

Biography

Dr. McGovern joined Neurotech in 2002 as a Senior Scientist in Process Development and helped develop Encapsulated Cell Technology (ECT) products for the long term treatment of chronic retinal diseases. He brings over 20 years of development, manufacturing, and biological operations experience to his position. He began to oversee the manufacturing operations in 2008 and validated the aseptic manufacturing process employed to manufacture ECT products. Dr. McGovern has been involved in perfecting the manufacturing process behind all of Neurotech’s ECT products, particularly NT-503 and NT-501. Previously, Dr. McGovern worked in manufacturing and product development at CytoTherapeutics, Inc. He has contributed to scientific articles in the areas of drug delivery and cell-based therapeutics for the treatment of retinal diseases. Dr. McGovern received his BA and MA degrees from Rhode Island College in Providence, Rhode Island and was awarded his PhD degree from the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, Rhode Island.

Research Interest

Drug delivery and cell-based therapeutics and retinal diseases.