Dr. Kruzel has extensive scientific research and business experience. He has worked in clinical research in the fields of infectious disease, microbiology and immunology. He has also served as Director of Product Development and Research for a startup Vitaerx Pharmaceutical Inc. Dr. Kruzel has extensive experience with patent filing and copyright management as well as performing 510K studies for FDA approval. His interest lies primarily in applying Lean and Six Sigma principles to healthcare. Dr. Kruzel obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Dallas in Biology and went on to obtain his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas at Houston. He is currently pursuing his MBA from Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business.