Jason Otterstrom

In the business realm, Jason serves as the Global Sales Development Manager at IDEA Bio-Medical, where he leads the global sales and distribution of cutting-edge microscopy products. With over six years of B2B sales experience, he is skilled in competitive intelligence, CRM, sales lead qualification, and client relationship management. His MBA provides him with strategic insights into market demands and dynamics, allowing him to foster sustainable business growth. Jason is also an accomplished public speaker, known for his persuasive communication and ability to articulate the value of complex technologies to diverse audiences.

On the scientific side, Jason holds a PhD in Biophysics from Harvard University and an undergraduate degree in Applied Physics, with a minor in Chemistry. His interdisciplinary expertise at the forefront of scientific innovation spans microscopy, biology, virology, and immunology. During his PhD, Jason focused on investigating the influenza virus, specifically examining how the virus enters host cells. His research also explored the potential of specialized antibodies to neutralize this infection pathway, providing insights into their use as therapeutic agents against viral infections. As a former Marie Curie postdoctoral fellow in super-resolution microscopy, Jason advanced novel methods for multicolor, 3D nanoscale imaging of chromatin – both DNA and histone proteins – within the nucleus. Throughout these projects, Jason bridged the worlds of technical microscopy with biological applications, making him a valuable asset in the life sciences sector.

Jason’s transdisciplinary background allows him to seamlessly integrate cutting-edge science with strategic business insights, uniquely positioning him to address a broad range of challenges, from scientific discovery to commercial success.