Julian is a world renowned serial inventor who has made groundbreaking contributions to multiple fields of science. His group at Abbott Labs was responsible for developing lateral flow immunoassay technology, which led to the first home pregnancy tests. Prior to Abbott Labs, Julian’s group at Novartis (then CIBA-GEIGY) was responsible for inventing the Western Blot, an important method used today in molecular biology, biochemistry and immunogenetics for the characterization and detection of proteins. As a scientist, Julian is passionate about using evidence-based data to prevent human suffering. As he explains, “I know of no greater suffering than a mother in anguish about her child not being able to breathe normally – and not knowing what to do about it. I feel so fortunate to be part of an incredible team working to solve this problem”.

Ashwani Kumar brings nearly 35 years of experience in pharmaceuticals, medical devices and specialty chemicals in various technical and management leadership roles for entities such as Dow, Jubilant, Medreich, Bluefish, GeneriCo, Direct Rx Exchange. In his global roles, he has led the strategies and operations of manufacturing and R&D sites, international business of import/export, compliances with world-wide pharma regulatory and quality demands, licensing of products, and management of international customer base. He was responsible for successfully building effective India operations of various USA and European companies into a strong and integrated part Bluefish global business. His experience base includes sustained stints with large and start-up companies in multiple geographies. In his role as SVP-Technical and International Operations of Inspirotec, Inc., Dr. Kumar will bring his depth and breadth of experience in formulations, bulk drug and medical devices manufacturing and R&D operations to lead and establish the technical and quality systems, infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, and international presence based out of India.

Christine Sadowski brings extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry with proven expertise in leadership, product launches, marketing, sales, innovative solutions, strategy development, and account management. Most recently, she was responsible for leading the Midwest regional commercial operations at Merck and Co., Inc. driving strong portfolio results and people development. She is best known for her adaptability, problem-solving, collaboration and passion for building diverse high-performance teams.

Rachel oversees our lab, where we analyze air that has been sampled from our clients’ homes. She has 10+ years of laboratory and management experience from top institutions, including the University of Chicago and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Rachel’s professional passion is ensuring that we are using the best systems and processes in order to provide our clients with accurate and actionable data. “What excites me the most about my work is seeing the difference our data makes in our clients’ lives,” she explains. Rachel lives in Chicago with her fiancé and two cats, Ernie and Spanky, who suffer from feline allergies.

Ask a Chicago North Shore mom for an allergist, and she’s very likely to refer you to Dr. Paul Detjen. He has been a practicing allergist-immunologist for over 20 years after receiving his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and completing his residency and fellowship at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Detjen is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the Chicagoland area, including NorthShore Evanston Hospital and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He has helped thousands of families address allergies and asthma to live healthier, better lives. Dr. Detjen believes in Exhale – the product and the passionate team behind it. “I’m so thrilled that there’s finally a science-based solution for detecting allergens that trigger allergies and asthma,” Dr. Detjen says. “I know how stressful it is when your child can’t breathe easily. That’s why I am excited to be professionally involved with Exhale.”

Dr. Priya Bansal attended a six-year BS/MD program with Penn State University and Thomas Jefferson Medical School. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at University of Illinois in Chicago and was board certified in both specialties. She then became board certified in Allergy and Immunology after her fellowship at Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Bansal served as President for the Illinois Society of Allergy and is currently a RSLAAIS governor for the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI). Dr. Bansal joined the Exhale team to continue her mission of aiding in the alleviation of suffering for children and adults with allergies and asthma. “As a doctor and a mom of two children with food allergies, I could not be more excited about the incredible difference we are making in the lives of our clients,” Dr. Bansal explains.