Our Team
Powered Research is led by a committed team of scientists, professionals and technicians with extensive experience in the responsible conduct of preclinical research under the highest standards of scientific rigor.
David Culp, Senior Vice President
David Culp, PhD – Dr. Culp serves as the Senior Vice President at Powered Research and has been with the company for more than 10 years. He holds a Ph.D. from the Karolinska Institute in Oncology and Immunology and completed his postdoctoral training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Ophthalmology. He previously served as a Senior Scientist at Affinergy.At Powered Research, Dr. Culp leads the design of client studies and the implementation of new models.​
Peyton Anderson, CEO
Peyton Anderson has been CEO at Powered Research since its founding in 2011. Peyton previously served as the CEO of Affinergy for eighteen years as well as the founding CEO of SciQuest for seven years. During his time at SciQuest the company raised $180 million dollars. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Richmond in history and communications and an MBA from The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Throughout his career, Peyton has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to driving research innovation, fostering collaboration, and achieving operational excellence.
Brian Gilger, Veterinary Ophthalmologist
Dr. Brian Gilger serves as a consulting Veterinary Ophthalmologist and has worked with Powered Research for the past eleven years. Dr. Gilger received his veterinary degree from The Ohio State University and a master's in ophthalmology from Auburn University.  He also completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the Animal Medical Center in New York City and a residency in Ophthalmology at Auburn University. Dr. Gilger is board-certified in Veterinary Ophthalmology (DACVO) and Toxicology (DABT). At Powered Research, Dr. Gilger provides expert advice on all ophthalmology programs.