Most people see liquid biopsies and deep-profiling individual cancers as exciting new science. Yet Alex Parker already has years behind him working on commercialization strategies for them.  At Thrive Earlier Detection he was the SVP in charge of bringing early cancer detection blood tests to clinics and the market, and at Foundation Medicine he led Business Development and Process Technology for personalized cancer companion diagnostics that allow for more effective, highly targeted treatment. Interestingly, hiding behind Alex’s strategic business savvy is actually a Molecular Genetics scientist with various stints at Amgen and Millenium Pharmaceuticals. But as a scientist, he of course also likes to methodically remodel his whole house wall by wall, cabinet by cabinet, with the proper lab tools (aka hammer, nails, electric saw). Alex says he's easily distracted; accordingly, he has an irresponsible number of hobbies, including bicycle racing, remodeling houses, and studying military history. He also forages for edible plants and mushrooms. No reliable information on their use is available.