Our Team

Ocean Exchange Team

Deb Mosca

Chief Life Science Officer, XCMR Inc.

Deborah A. Mosca, Ph.D., Chief Life Science Officer, XCMR Inc., has more than 40 years of experience as a proven leader of multi-disciplinary, interinstitutional project teams in various organizations.

In her role XCMR she manages the life science related work in the research, development, and commercialization of electromagnetic devices to protect against infectious agents such SARS CoV2 and other microorganisms.

Dr. Mosca also serves as the Chief Strategy Officer at Isosceles Pharmaceuticals where she provides strategic guidance for the development of cannabidiol products as alternatives to opioid treatments for pain relief. In her previous role as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Marine Bio-Technologies Center of Innovation, Dr. Mosca was responsible for creating the business strategy to drive the commercialization of marine biotechnologies from North Carolina’s vast network of premier marine research institutions. At PaxVax, she provided strategic leadership for vaccine development programs and assisted with revenue generation through contracts, licensing, corporate partnerships, and venture capital activities. While at The Scripps Research Institute, Dr. Mosca coordinated efforts for the IBM-TSRI Consortium for Project Checkmate (a proactive approach to combat avian flu) and joined Governor Jeb Bush in meetings with Roche and Novartis to stimulate international economic development in Florida. Dr. Mosca received her B.S. in Biology and Genetics from Cornell University and her Ph.D. in Biology from the State University of New York at Buffalo. She has published more than 42 papers and abstracts and has been involved in the approval of seven patents.

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Testimonials

Ocean Exchange consistently brings together some of the most promising innovators in sustainability, and it’s been incredibly rewarding to support their work through the Solutions Review Team. Each year after attending the annual conference, I leave energized by the quality of ideas presented, the mission‑driven entrepreneurs involved, and the collaborative environment that drives meaningful progress for our oceans and The Blue Economy.

 
Rick Claar
Partner/President, The Martec Group

The Guy Harvey Foundation has been a proud partner with Ocean Exchange for the past few years as it provides a wonderful platform for innovations to be shared, meaningful networking to take place and overall supports the growth of the ocean economy and conservation efforts. We’ve been fortunate to provide awards for both collegiate and high school categories, participated on the judging panel and are inspired by the problem solving solutions presented by each candidate. If you want a good dose of inspiration, definitely look to supporting, attending or participating in the events!

 
Jessica Harvey
Chief Executive Officer, Guy Harvey Foundation

Participating in Ocean Exchange as an AUV subject matter expert was a meaningful way to share Anduril’s perspective on operational autonomy and AUV deployment. The event brought together diverse stakeholders focused on advancing practical, impact-driven maritime technologies, and provided a valuable platform for meaningful and inspiring discussions that delved into the complexities and opportunities spanning the full spectrum of ocean innovation.

 
Jessie Gray
Engineering Project Manager, Anduril

At Carollo Engineers, water is all we do—so we’re passionate about protecting our oceans. Attending the Ocean Exchange connected us with innovators advancing the blue economy, including those driving reuse and improving wastewater treatment and water quality. Events like this highlight how essential cross-sector collaboration is to solving global water challenges and creating a more sustainable future.

 
Dave Sobeck
Executive Vice President, Carollo Engineers

Being a voting delegate at Ocean Exchange reminded me why I do this work—watching students and industry leaders alike push the boundaries of what’s possible for ocean health and the blue economy. Deep thanks to Moffatt & Nichol for supporting our time and commitment.

 
Lynette Cardoch
Vice President Director, Resilience and Adaptation, Moffatt & Nichol