The International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) will honor Dr. Kerriann Greenhalgh at their annual awards gala in NYC at the Plaza Hotel
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Dr. Kerriann Greenhalgh, Founder, CEO, and CSO of KeriCure Medical, was recently selected for the Empowered Woman Award for 2026 by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) for her outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to the industry.
Inclusion with the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) is an honor; only a few women are chosen for this distinction based on their years of experience, professional accomplishments, academic achievements, leadership abilities, and contributions to their communities. These women empower others with innovation and compassion to reach their goals while creating change for future generations. Dr. Kerriann Greenhalgh will be honored for this distinction at IAOTP’s 2026 Annual Awards Gala.
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With nearly two decades of experience in the industry, Dr. Greenhalgh has certainly proven herself an expert in the field. As a dynamic, results driven leader, Dr. Greenhalgh is an entrepreneur and PhD organic chemist, leading translation of academic research into commercially viable products in the various healthcare markets (military, consumer, animal and professional wound care). Her scientific and regulatory background has equipped Dr. Greenhalgh with a unique approach to building medical device companies from the ground up and establishing value and growth for the company.
Her R&D experience ranges from the conceptual stage of development, through synthesis and testing, to pre-clinical and clinical analysis and FDA clearance. Her early work focused on establishing unique drug delivery vehicles for problematic drugs and additives, enhancing bioavailability and efficacy in vivo. Now, she is dedicated to developing products that address the various challenges and complications that people face in dealing with wounds and wound care. She is passionate about healing and developing products that HELP PEOPLE.
Dr. Greenhalgh founded KeriCure Inc., now better known as KeriCure Medical, based on her research into skin and wound care, which she started in her garage at the age of 26. Founded in 2011, Dr. Greenhalgh has raised $1.5M in private capital and over $1.3M in non-dilutive capital and nearly $8M in government contracts for KeriCure Medical, launching products in the consumer, animal health, and professional medical markets including the military health system. KeriCure is a biotechnology company that has successfully converted a unique platform, nanopolymer technology, into burn, wound and skin care products that support wound healing, help alleviate a wide range of skin conditions, and protect wounds including chronic and acute wounds and burns from getting infections. KeriCure Medical is currently focused on providing effective wound care to US military Service Members so they can heal quickly and return to Service sooner with fewer complications. KeriCure is also focused on expanding into hospitals, burn and wound centers, and elderly patient care, providing new, unique, and innovative products that are unlike anything currently on the market.
KeriCure is actively pursuing license and private label opportunities for current and future products and IP, with applications in skin and wound care, coatings, hemostatic products, and other novel medical applications.
In addition, she started KeriChem Tech in 2017, an FDA consulting and testing service firm led by owner, Dr. Kerriann Greenhalgh herself. The company focuses on biotechnology, medical device and OTC drug new product development and transition to commercially viable products for market launch. KeriChem Tech offers development, testing, and regulatory consulting services in the US.
Dr. Greenhalgh’s areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, entrepreneurship, business development, leadership, research, public speaking, and pharmaceutical development. Before embarking on her career path, Dr. Greenhalgh started her education with a B.A. in Chemistry with an emphasis in Biochemistry at the University of South Florida, where she won the undergraduate award for research in chemistry. Dr. Greenhalgh was awarded a Department of Homeland Security Fellowship and a National Science Foundation Fellowship in 2004, which supported her Ph.D. work in organic chemistry. As part of her DHS fellowship, she was awarded internships at Battelle and the US Army Medical Research Institute for Infectious Diseases, where she studied bioweapons detection with PCR and ELISA. She earned her Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of South Florida in 2007.
Throughout her illustrious career, Dr. Greenhalgh has received numerous awards and accolades, and has been recognized worldwide for her outstanding accomplishments. She has been an honored guest and keynote speaker by many wonderful organizations, including the Tampa Chamber, Athena Women’s Society, Museum of Science and Industry, Pasco EDC BizGrow, Working Women of Tampa Bay, USF Women in Leadership and Philanthropy, and USF Business’ Women of Influence, and Tampa Bay Business Journal’s BizWomen Luncheon. She has been named Top 30 under 30 by Tampa Tribune, a finalist for TBBJ Healthcare Heroes, named an Honored Listee for Marquis Who’s Who for 2025, a small business finalist by Pasco EDC, and selected as a FAST 56 company by the University of South Florida as one of the fastest growing alumni-led companies for 2025. This year she will be considered for a feature in TIP (Top Industry Professionals) magazine. She will be honored at IAOTP’s annual awards gala at the iconic Plaza Hotel in New York City this December for her selections of Top Chemist and Inventor of the Year and The Empowered Woman Award for 2026.
The President of the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP), Stephanie Cirami, stated, “Choosing Dr. Greenhalgh for this honor was an easy decision for our panel to make. She is inspirational, influential, and a true visionary and thought leader. We cannot wait to meet her and celebrate her accomplishments at next year’s gala.”
Looking back, Dr. Greenhalgh attributes her success to her perseverance, work ethic, and mentors she had along the way. When not working, she enjoys dancing, traveling and spending time with her family. In the future, her vision is to grow KeriCure as a premier biotechnology company providing advanced wound care to hospitals, wound centers, elderly care, and the military.
For more information, please visit: https://www.kericuremedical.com/
The International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) is an international boutique networking organization that handpicks the world’s finest, most prestigious top professionals from different industries. These top professionals are given an opportunity to collaborate, share their ideas, be keynote speakers, and to help influence others in their fields. This organization is not a membership that anyone can join. You have to be asked by the President or be nominated by a distinguished honorary member after a brief interview.
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