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Matria’s research development and informatics division is lead by Dr. Olson. He has been with the company for over 20 years in clinical program and corporate development roles. Previously he served as Corporate Vice President of Program Development from 1999 and President of Clinical Management Systems from June 1997 until January 2000. He also held the position of Vice President of Corporate Development from the formation of the Company through the merger of Healthdyne Maternity Management and Tokos Medical Corp. in March 1996 until June 1999.
From 1992 Dr. Olson served as Vice President of Clinical Development for Healthdyne Inc. supporting all subsidiaries. Dr. Olson joined Healthdyne in 1983 and served as Director of Clinical Development until 1987 at which time Dr. Olson became an officer of Healthdyne Maternity Management. From 1987 to 1992 Dr. Olson served the Healthdyne Maternity Management Division in the capacity of Vice President of Clinical Development. Prior to joining Healthdyne Dr. Olson was President of Metabolic Support Associates an infusion therapy company until it was acquired by Healthdyne in 1983. He was also associated with Georgia Baptist Medical Center where he first served as Associate Director of Metabolic Support Service and also as Director of Parenteral Services.
Dr. Olson earned his bachelor's degree and a Pharm. D. from Creighton University in Nebraska and served his post-doctoral residencies in parenteral nutrition at Grady Memorial Hospital and Mercer University in Atlanta. | 