McCord Foundation Board

Darlene E. McCord, Ph.D., FAPWCA

Dr. McCord is senior researcher at McCord Research. She brings a unique blend of scientific and management credentials to the Foundation position. Through her leadership, McCord Research has achieved worldwide recognition in the OTC Drug and Medical Device categories. Her field of specialty is corneotherapy, focusing on the transport of small molecules across the stratum corneum for treatment of skin disorders associated with distressed and wounded skin. She is widely published on subjects related to immunodermatology and corneotherapy.

Dr. McCord is known for her work, as a biochemist, in skin and wound care. Her interests in wound care lead her to develop products that may potentially be instrumental in the treatment of the Buruli ulcer. The Buruli ulcer wound care products are currently being used to treat patients in Ghana.

She has been awarded two patents and six medical devices in the field of skin and wound care. She currently has more than 30 skin health products being sold around the world. Dr. McCord’s most current commercialized skin and wound care product offering is the Remedy brand distributed by Medline Industries. The line is based on a proprietary blend of small molecules called OlivamineŽ that provide corneotherapeutic support for diseased skin. Previously, Dr McCord developed the Restore line for Hollister and the Cavalon line for 3M. She is currently working with the University of Iowa on compounds that may reverse early stages of necrosis and that can activate GO quiescent cells in the chronic wound environment.

James B. McCord, Ph.D., FAMWCA

Dr. McCord is a graduate of the University of Iowa where he received all three of his degrees including his Ph.D. in college administration. He served as a college administrator for more than 20 years and through his efforts many important links between college administration and faculty were reached.

His connection with the University of Iowa and its research programs was instrumental in leading him and his wife Darlene back to Iowa City. Through these Iowa roots, Dr. McCord has helped establish collaborative research opportunities with the University of Iowa. Multiple researchers are now in place and the program is on the path to exciting new opportunities.

Through his industry contacts Dr. McCord developed relationships with 3M, Hollister, Acme United, DeRoyal and Medline Industries. His skills in administration and business development bring a unique blend of academic administration and business acumen. Through his efforts major contracts and licensing agreements have been established with some of the largest medical companies in the world.

Dr. McCord brings more than 30 years of management experience to the board and will provided great insight as the Foundation continues to establish funding and research opportunities with the University of Iowa and other major universities around the world.