Matthew Feltenstein
@matthewfeltenstein
Ph.D. neuroscientist and behavioral researcher managing translational research portfolios and federal grant review.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a Ph.D.-trained neuroscientist and behavioral researcher with 20+ years in translational preclinical models, research leadership, and federal grant review; I managed a $107M medical research portfolio across major peer review programs.
I direct integrated peer review and program management for federally funded awards (ALS, Spinal Cord Injury, Alzheimer's, Epilepsy), developed tools to improve rhythm of business and delivery timelines, and hold a Google Project Management Certification including AI Project Management (2025).
I have driven customer success and technical solutions in industry—enabling over 1,500 scientists, designing 1,000 field installations, and quadrupling account portfolios. I maintain a strong publication record (27 publications, >2,850 citations, h-index 25), mentor teams, and have served as Study Director ensuring GLP compliance and regulatory-aligned outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
GTScientific Review Manager
Dec 2022 - May 2025 (2 years 5 months)
Managed a $107M medical research portfolio across four peer-review programs (ALS $40M, Spinal Cord Injury $40M, Alzheimer's $15M, Epilepsy $12M), delivering 100% on-time, within-budget submissions and improving review workflow efficiency.
NTSenior Customer Success Specialist
Noldus Information Technology
Jul 2012 - Aug 2022 (10 years 1 month)
Enabled over 1,500 scientists to achieve behavioral research goals by delivering training, designing custom 3D video tracking solutions, and executing 1,000 field installations for pharmaceutical and academic clients.
NTSenior Account Manager
Noldus Information Technology
Jul 2012 - Jun 2016 (3 years 11 months)
Quadrupled regional account portfolio across an 11-state territory and exceeded annual sales targets with year-over-year growth of 157%, 123%, and 99%, while training new sales staff and driving customer research engagements.
MCResearch Assistant Professor
Medical University of South Carolina
Oct 2007 - Jun 2012 (4 years 8 months)
Led interdisciplinary translational addiction research resulting in 27 peer-reviewed publications, 3 grant awards, and over 2,850 Google Scholar citations, and served as Study Director ensuring GLP and regulatory compliance for an FDA-regulated treatment study.
MCPostdoctoral Fellow
Medical University of South Carolina
Jan 2004 - Jan 2007 (3 years)
Conducted translational preclinical neuroscience research developing and validating rodent models and advanced behavioral assays, contributing to peer-reviewed publications and collaborative grants.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
MCMedical University of South Carolina
Postdoctoral Fellowship, Neuroscience
2004 - 2007
Postdoctoral fellowship in Neuroscience at the Medical University of South Carolina from 2004 to 2007.
UMUniversity of Mississippi
Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology/Neuroscience
Activities and societies: Recipient of the 2001 Graduate Student Achievement Award.
Awarded a Ph.D. in Psychology/Neuroscience in 2004.
CLCentenary College of Louisiana
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Grade: Cum Laude
Completed a B.A. in Psychology, graduating Cum Laude.
Google Project Management Professional Certificate (Coursera)
Professional Certificate, Project Management
Completed the Google Project Management Professional Certificate, including AI Project Management, via Coursera in 2025.
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