Aderans Research is dedicated to developing state-of-the-art cell engineering solutions for hair loss, a pervasive condition with extremely negative effects on the lives of millions of people. Located in Atlanta GA and Philadelphia PA, Aderans Research is the pioneering arm of two great companies in the hair restoration world:
Bosley, the largest hair transplant company in the world.
The ARI team comprises experienced professionals with advanced degrees in science, medicine and business. Meet our senior management.
John Ohanesian
President and CEO
John has more than a decade of experience managing and overseeing the growth of Bosley to its present size. In addition to serving as President and CEO of ARI, he is also President and CEO of Bosley.
Ken Washenik, MD, PhD
Executive VP,
Scientific and Medical Development
Ken is the former Director of the Dermatopharmacology unit at the New York University School of Medicine. He also serves as Medical Director of Bosley.
Kurt Stenn, MD
Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer
Dr. Stenn is one of the nation's preeminent scholars in the area of hair follicle research. He previously served for 10 years as the Director of Skin Biology at Johnson and Johnson. Prior to that, he was a full professor at Yale University for 20 years, as well as Director of Dermatopathology Laboratory Services at Yale.
Vern L. Liebmann
Vice President, Operations
Vern is a graduate of Columbia University and MIT. Vern is a former Vice President at C.R. Bard, a leading manufacturer of health care products. Vern has an extensive background in biomedical engineering; and in operations and marketing of medical products and services.
Thomas Barrows, PhD
Technical Director
Tom is a biomaterials polymer chemist with extensive experience in the field of tissue engineering. He has more than 20 years experience at 3M Corporation as a Senior Research Chemist.
Dr. Anthony Atala M.D., Wake Forest University
Dr. Cheng-Ming Chuong M.D. Ph.D., Univ. of Southern California
Dr. Georga Cotsarelis M.D., University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Gail Naughton Ph.D., San Diego State University
Dr. Leon Wilkins Ph.D., Interleukin Genetics
