CEO, Akers Biosciences
Dr. Akers is a leading inventor of diagnostic tools, including rapid testing for cholesterol, DNA and alcohol. He has over 25 years of experience in the diagnostics industry having co-founded Drug Screening Systems, Inc., a publicly listed company, in 1987 and Akers Medical Technology Inc. in 1984. He was chief executive officer and vice president of research and development of Drug Screening Systems, Inc. until the sale of the company in 1989 and served as president and chief executive officer of Akers Medical Technology Inc. until 1987. Dr. Akers holds a Ph.D. in Neurochemistry from Northwestern University.
