Recently, we announced the creation of its advisory board, a group of individuals from various industries and backgrounds who are all united in their enthusiasm and prowess in the world of blockchain. We are excited to add another fantastic advisor to our team! Dr. Brunner, an expert in the field of pharmacy who serves as the CEO and Founder of prescription drug startup, BlockMedx.
InnVenn, our patent research platform is what initially what attracted Michael to join the organization. To him, the most exciting aspect of working with Loci is its universal appeal. “Almost nothing is more integral to the way many businesses operate around the world than intellectual property protection and property rights,” he says. “Tapping into that industry in the way Loci has managed to do is a very exciting proposition and will lead to long term success.”
Having received his B.S. from the University of Wisconsin and his Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Iowa, Dr. Brunner has his eyes on two areas in particular. “A couple of the many industries that Loci has the potential to impact are the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries,” he explains. “I’ll be lending my expertise to help Loci break into and change the way intellectual property is protected in those areas.”
As the founder and CEO of BlockMedx, Dr. Brunner leads the world’s first and only completely secure, HIPAA-compliant, end-to-end solution for transmitting DEA Controlled Drug prescriptions. Founded in a response to the United States’ current opioid crisis, BlockMedx seeks to fight the systemic issues that stem from centralized pharmacy regulations. By employing a patent pending technology that utilizes the Ethereum blockchain, Dr. Brunner intends to provide prescriptions to both physicians and pharmacies across the country, as well as the to the patients themselves.
It’s this interest in blockchain that led Dr. Brunner to Loci — though BlockMedx is a new venture, he has had his foot in the door of blockchain for many years. He’s been involved with blockchain for many years and is excited to use his platform as an advisor to build upon his knowledge in what he believes to be an revolutionary truly technology. “Blockchain technology will revolutionize many existing legacy industries,” he explains, “and Loci is no exception.”
