About Dr. Leonard E. Weisman
Founder of LabReady, Retired US Army Medical Colonel, Physician, Neonatologist, Inventor of First Antivirals for RSV, and Diagnostic Innovator.
Dr. Weisman is a physician, inventor, and medical leader with more than four decades of experience. Today, he is commercializing MyLabReady qPCR-AI, a pocket-sized rapid multiplex PCR platform designed to bring lab-quality testing to the point of need.
Building The Future Of Rapid Diagnostics
Dr. Leonard E. Weisman has dedicated his career to solving urgent problems in medicine. After decades as a neonatologist, he saw how misdiagnosis and delayed testing could cost lives, especially among the most vulnerable patients. That experience led him to create LabReady® Automated Sample Prep, a regulatory-approved specimen transport system designed to improve how samples are handled before testing. Today, he is pioneering MyLabReady qPCR-AI, a pocket-sized platform that combines PCR and onboard AI to detect infections in minutes across clinics, hospitals, pharmacies, farms, factories, and the battlefield.
Advancing Neonatal Medicine And Patient Care
Dr. Leonard E. Weisman served as Chief of the Newborn Service at Texas Children’s Hospital, where he helped build the largest neonatal unit in the United States. His work shaped critical care systems, newborn protocols, and transport programs used to protect babies and children.
He also spearheaded the birth and care of the world’s first surviving set of octuplets, earning global media recognition. Through decades of clinical leadership, Dr. Weisman has built a legacy around precision, urgency, and compassionate care.
Driving Billions In Healthcare Value
Dr. Leonard E. Weisman has not only shaped clinical care and diagnostics but has also played a critical role in translating medical innovation into significant commercial impact. Through his work in developing the first antiviral therapies for RSV, his contributions helped generate over $120M in partnerships with GSK and played a role in the $15B acquisition of MedImmune by AstraZeneca.
By bridging clinical expertise with scientific innovation, Dr. Weisman has demonstrated how breakthrough discoveries can scale into global healthcare solutions, creating both life-saving impact and substantial enterprise value across the biotechnology industry..
Dr. Leonard E. Weisman’s Story
Dr. Leonard E. Weisman was born in a refugee camp in Germany after World War II. As the son of Holocaust survivors, his life began with resilience, survival, and a deep understanding of human strength. He was brought to the United States through a foundation, later recruited to West Point, and graduated with honors. After completing Airborne, Ranger, and Air Defense Artillery schools, he graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. His Army career included serving as an Army physician, neonatologist, leader and Consultant to the Surgeon General. His military and medical journey shaped the discipline, courage, and purpose behind his life’s work.
Professional Experience
President & Chief Technology Officer
LabReady
Houston, Texas, United States
December 2021 – Present
Leading the strategic and technological development of LabReady, with a focus on diagnostic innovation, laboratory systems, and healthcare technology advancement.
Director
LabReady Ltd
Leeds, United Kingdom
May 2022 – Present
Providing leadership and oversight for LabReady Ltd’s international operations, supporting organizational growth, partnerships, and healthcare innovation initiatives.
President & Chief Technology Officer
Vax-Immune, LLC
Houston, Texas, United States
June 2011 – Present
Overseeing the development of immunological and vaccine-related technologies, with a focus on translational medicine, infectious disease prevention, and biotechnology strategy.
Chief, Newborn Service
Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, Texas, United States
July 1994 – June 2019
Served as Head of Neonatology at Texas Children’s Hospital, leading clinical programs, neonatal intensive care initiatives, and research efforts focused on neonatal medicine and infant health outcomes.
Head of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas, United States
July 1994 – June 2019
Led the Neonatology division within the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine, contributing to academic medicine, physician training, neonatal research, and clinical leadership.
Physician, Medical Corps
United States Army
United States
July 1971 – June 1994
Served in the United States Army Medical Corps for over two decades, providing medical leadership, clinical care, and military medical service across multiple assignments.
Second Lieutenant, Air Defense Artillery
United States Army
United States
June 1970 – July 1971
Commissioned officer in the United States Army serving in Air Defense Artillery prior to medical corps service.
Board Certifications
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
American Board of Medical Specialties
Board Certified, 1981 – Present
Pediatrics
American Board of Medical Specialties
Board Certified, 1979 – Present
Diplomat
National Board of Medical Examiners
1975 – Present
Medical Education & Training
Medical Doctor (MD)
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas
1971 – 1974
Doctor of Medicine degree.
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship
Fitzsimons Army Medical Center
Aurora, Colorado
1979 – 1981
Postgraduate fellowship training in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
Pediatric Residency
Fitzsimons Army Medical Center
Aurora, Colorado
1975 – 1977
Residency training in Pediatrics.
Pediatric Internship
Fitzsimons Army Medical Center
Aurora, Colorado
1974 – 1975
Internship training in Pediatrics.
Bachelor of Science
United States Military Academy
West Point, New York
1966 – 1970
Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Military Training & Qualifications
Ranger Qualified
US Army Ranger School
Fort Benning, Georgia
1970 – 1971
Completed U.S. Army Ranger School qualification program.
Airborne Qualified
US Army Airborne School
Fort Benning, Georgia
1970
Completed U.S. Army Airborne School qualification program.
Basic Officer’s Course
US Army Air Defense School
Fort Bliss, Texas
1970
Completed U.S. Army Air Defense Officer training.
