Dr. Nicole Vu is the scientific director for Analytical Research Laboratories and it's sister company DNA Solutions. She is focused on ensuring the science and technology that both companies utilize is of the highest quality. Before joining the team in 2004, Dr. Vu spent over a decade with the Federal Aviation Administration in the Forensic Toxicology and Bioaeronautical Sciences Research Laboratory where she served as a Research Chemist and later as Team Leader to conduct research in Aviation Toxicology and Toxicogenomics.

Her professional experiences also includes appointments as Specialist in Immunohematology at OU Medical Center, and adjunct professor in Forensic Serology at the University of Central Oklahoma.

Dr. Vu is affiliated with various professional organizations including American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, and is an active member of Institutional Biosafety Committee at OU Health Sciences Center.

Dr. Vu educational credentials include a bachelor's degree in Biology and Chemistry from The University of the Ozarks, a bachelor's degree in Medical Technology from Arkansas State University and a bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from The University of Oklahoma, Health Sciences Center. Dr. Vu has also received a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from The College of Pharmacy at the University of Oklahoma, Health Sciences Center. She currently serves as a graduate faculty member at the OU Health Sciences Center and has adjunct teaching appointments at OU College of Pharmacy.

Russell Gotschall, is the Laboratory Director for Analytical Research Laboratories (ARL). He graduated from Wichita State University with a Master in Biology. Russell has 14 years of experience in the health care and biotechnology industry. His previous employers were Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City and Genzyme in Oklahoma City.

His research and development work has involved: enzyme replacement therapies, recombinant proteins, renal, oncology, mineral metabolism, genetic disease, immunology portfolios, pre-clinical pharmacokinetic and pharmcodynamics studies.

Russell has authored over 20 peer reviewed paper and has presented at national and international scientific conferences. He was also the recipient of the Watkins Young Investigator Life Science Award.

Tommy Means is the quality manager for Analytical Research Laboratories (ARL) and DNA Solutions Inc.  He is focused on ensuring that Quality Systems for both companies are functional and operational.  This includes ISO, FDA, USP, DEA, EPA & AABB compliance and regulations.

Tommy’s professional background includes work in Gas Chromatography, Project Management, Quality Control / Quality Assurance and Vendor Auditing.  Tommy is a member of the American Society of Quality, The Institute of Validation Technology & American Association of Blood Banks.

Prior to joining ARL and DNA, Tommy was part of the Research and Development team of Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company. Tommy received his Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Northwestern Oklahoma State University.

Cynthia Pickens is the Chemistry Laboratory supervisor for for Analytical Research Laboratories.  She holds both a Master’s degree in Chemistry and an MBA from the University of Oklahoma.  She obtained her undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. 

Cynthia brings nearly 20 years of combined experience in the health care industry in research and clinical management.  Her previous employers include LifeCheck Laboratory, LLC and Dianon Systems (formerly UroCor, Inc.), both of Oklahoma City.