Malcolm Skolnick received his Ph.D. in Physics from Cornell University and JD from the University of Houston Law Center.Prior to joining the CytoGenix, Dr. Skolnick held academic positions in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and the School of Public Health of the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He is currently an Adjunct Professor in the School of Public Health where he formerly served as Professor of Technology and Health Law.Prior to joining the School of Public Health, Dr. Skolnick managed the Health Science Center's Office of Technology Management and oversaw the University's activities in protecting and licensing its paten portfolio of technology.While at UTHSC-H, Dr. Skolnick several clinical trials in pain management, smoking cessation and reduction of withdrawal symptoms in drug addiction.

Dr. Skolnick is a registered patent attorney, patented inventor and licensed to practice in Texas.Dr. Skolnick has been active in patent prosecution and licensing for selected clients and has served as an expert witness in intellectual property, product liability, and accident reconstruction matters.