Dr. Rashmi Madda is a Principal Protein Scientist at ARL Biopharma, where she leads protein characterization and biologics method development using high-resolution mass spectrometry. With over eight years of experience in proteomics and bioanalytical science, she has successfully led initiatives across both academia and industry, including the development of core LC-MS workflows and a $2M Cancer Moonshot project.

Driven by an early passion for medicine and disease biology, Dr. Madda earned her Ph.D. in cancer proteomics, where she discovered the potential of analytical science to improve drug safety and patient outcomes. Today, she focuses on translating complex molecular data into actionable solutions that support biopharma innovation, regulatory compliance, and therapeutic advancement.

Nora Dorety is the Supervisor of the sub-division within the Analytical Department: “Non-cGMP – Analytical” for ARL Bio Pharma. Nora received her B.S. Degree in Biology from The University of Central Oklahoma. Nora has 5 + years of experience with ARL Bio Pharma. Prior to joining ARL, Nora worked for Advanced Laboratory Services as a toxicology chemist. Nora uses her experience to help assist ARL clients and the laboratory in their testing needs.

Dr. Justin Barnes is the Supervisor for the GMP Analytical testing department for ARL BioPharma. Dr. Barnes received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from LSU before earning his Ph.D in inorganic synthesis from Tulane University, where he synthesized and characterized copper-containing small-molecule analogs of enzyme-active sites.

In his role at ARL BioPharma, Dr. Barnes served as the team lead for the LCMS/MS team and as Associate Supervisor in the GMP department before taking over the full supervisory role.

Raelynn Tidmore is the Chemistry Supervisor for ARL Bio Pharma. Raelynn received her B.S. degrees in Forensic Science and Chemistry from The University of Central Oklahoma.

Raelynn has 10+ years of experience in analytical research and development. In her role at ARL Bio Pharma, She previously served as R&D Associate Supervisor and project manager for a variety of pharmaceutical clients. She also engaged in method development and validation for stability testing of pharmaceutical preparations, chromatographic purity, and dissolution.

Lauren is the Associate Microbiology Lab Supervisor. Lauren has been with ARL Bio Pharma since 2017. She received her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Oregon State University. Prior to joining ARL’s leadership team, she led the Sterility task group for three years, where she operated as the sterile testing subject matter expert.

Kaitlin Nootbaar is the Supervisor of the Microbiology Department. Kaitlin joined ARL Bio Pharma in August 2017. Prior to joining ARL, Kaitlin worked as a middle school science teacher. Kaitlin received a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Science in Natural Science Education from Southwestern Oklahoma State University.

Dr. Ye Guan is the R&D Projects group Supervisor for ARL Bio Pharma. Dr. Guan received her Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from University of Oklahoma. Prior to joining ARL, she worked in a research group in University of Oklahoma where she participated in projects using real-time MS to analysis nucleotides in single cell with Nano-ESI and single-probe mass technology.

In her role at ARL Bio Pharma, Dr. Guan previously served as project manager for a variety of pharmaceutical clients and was engaged in method development & validation for stability testing of pharmaceutical preparations and pharmacokinetic (PK) studies.

Dr. Nicole Vu is the Scientific Director for ARL Bio Pharma 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.