Bradley B. Collier, Ph.D. is a Director of Research & Development at Labcorp with over a decade of experience spanning diagnostic innovation, microsampling technologies, and translational biomedical engineering. He leads cross-functional teams to develop and validate patient-centric diagnostic solutions, serving as Principal Investigator on IRB-approved clinical studies and contributing to regulatory strategies aligned with FDA requirements. His work bridges evidence generation, assay validation, and commercialization, with a strong focus on remote and decentralized sampling technologies.
Dr. Collier holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Texas A&M University and dual bachelor’s degrees in computer and electrical engineering from the University of Missouri. He is an inventor on multiple patents, author of numerous peer-reviewed publications, and a recipient of Labcorp’s Chairman’s Award. His career combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to advance accessible, high-quality diagnostics.
Areas of Support: Alternative Sample Collections, Neurology
Publications:
1. Crawford, Matthew L., Bradley B. Collier, Meghan N. Bradley, Patricia L. Holland, Christopher M. Shuford, and Russell P. Grant. “Empiricism in Microsampling: Utilizing a Novel Lateral Flow Device and Intrinsic Normalization to Provide Accurate and Precise Clinical Analysis from a Finger Stick.” Clinical Chemistry 66, no. 6 (2020): 821–31.
2. Miesse, Peyton K., Bradley B. Collier, and Russell P. Grant. “Monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies Using Dried Blood Spot for at-Home Collection.” Scientific Reports 12, no. 1 (2022): 5812.
3. Collier, Bradley B., Whitney C. Brandon, Matthew R. Chappell, Peyton M. Kovach, and Russell P. Grant. “Maximizing Microsampling: Measurement of Comprehensive Metabolic and Lipid Panels Using a Novel Capillary Blood Collection Device.” The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine 8, no. 6 (2023): 1115–26.
4. Collier, Bradley B., Peyton K. Miesse, and Russell P. Grant. “Preanalytical Considerations for Implementation of Microsampling Solutions.” Patient Centric Blood Sampling and Quantitative Bioanalysis, 2023, 49–92.
5. Collier, Bradley B., Matthew R. Chappell, Whitney C. Brandon, et al. “Clinical Assessment of a Plasma AT (N) Panel for Alzheimer’s Disease.” medRxiv, 2024, 2024–08.
6. Iacovetti, Gabriella, Bradley B. Collier, Jill M. Rafalko, et al. “Assessment of the Stability of 20 Biochemical Analytes in Serum and Whole Blood Samples after Storage at Nonstandard Temperatures.” Practical Laboratory Medicine, 2025, e00514.
7. Schaff, Ulrich Y., Bradley B. Collier, Gabriella Iacovetti, et al. “Evaluation of a Simplified Upper Arm Device for Vacuum-Assisted Collection of Capillary Blood Specimens.” Diagnostics 15, no. 15 (2025): 1935.
8. Schaff, Ulrich Y., Bradley B. Collier, Gabriella Iacovetti, et al. “Validation of a Reusable, Thermally Protective Specimen Shipper for Decentralized Sample Collections.” The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine 10, no. 4 (2025): 874–86.
9. Spooner, Neil, Daniel Baker, Rachel S. Carling, et al. “Patient Centric Blood Sampling and Analysis for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine.” Bioanalysis 17, no. 20 (2025): 1283–93.
10. Collier, Bradley B., Whitney C. Brandon, Matthew R. Chappell, et al. “Comparing Capillary Blood Collection Technologies: Assessing Patient Experience, Device Performance, & Clinical Accuracy.” Bioanalysis 17, no. 21 (2025): 1329–36.