Mr. Samuels is a serial entrepreneur and seasoned senior executive with an extensive background in product development, sales/marketing, operations, licensing and capitalization for both public and private companies. As CEO and founder of Guided Therapeutics, Inc. ( formerly SpectRx, Inc.), a medical diagnostics company, he completed an IPO and established key strategic development partnerships with Abbott Laboratories, Roche Diagnostics, Respironics, Welch Allyn and others. Mr. Samuels also led research, development and commercialization efforts covering four medical device products, including three now on the market and a non-invasive replacement for cervical cancer screening currentl...