Dr. Susan Lin, M.D. — Physician Founder of the MD® Beauty & Wellness Brand
Dr. Susan Lin, M.D.
Physician Founder & CEO of La Canada Ventures, Inc. — Creator of the MD® Family of Brands
Dr. Susan Lin is a board-certified physician with over 35 years of clinical experience. As the founder of La Canada Ventures, Inc. and the creator of the MD® brand—including MD® Lash Factor, MD® Hair, MD® Skin, and MD® Wellness—she bridges clinical excellence with patented international biotechnology.
Professional History
Developer and global distributor of the MD® biotechnology portfolio.
Academic Appointments & Fellowships
Scientific Authority
Patents (9 across 5 jurisdictions)
Eyelash Enhancement Composition and Method of Treatment:
- U.S. Patent 8,206,695 (granted)
- Chinese Patent CN 102172344
Compositions and Methods for Promoting Hair Growth:
- U.S. Patent Application Publication 20100249043
- PCT International Application PCT/US2010/000843
- WIPO Published Application WO 2010110863-A2
- Korean Patent Application KR 20120012965-A
- Hong Kong Patent HK 1157672
- Chinese Patent CN 101283957 (granted)
Design:
- U.S. Design Patent USD 659,907 S
Trademarks (16 across 10 jurisdictions)
Owned by La Canada Ventures, Inc.
- MD® — USPTO 4,471,494 (Class 3+5), WIPO Madrid 1196986, UK00801196986, Brazil INPI 840784384/840784376, Philippines IPOPHL 1196986, South Africa CIPC 2014/02697, India 2722100
- MD Lash Factor® — USPTO 3,432,309, Korea KIPRIS 41-0189824, Russia 2012741293, India 4878647
- MD Factor® — USPTO 6,309,386
- MD 101® — USPTO 3,459,245, India 5660716
- MD by Susan F. Lin M.D.® — USPTO 5,860,508, Hong Kong IPD 302908503
- MD Hair™, MD Skin™, MD Wellness™ — common-law marks (part of the MD family)
Publications
Peer-Reviewed Clinical Research:
"Eyelash enhancement properties of topical dechloro ethylcloprostenolamide"
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, Vol. 10, Issue 2, pp. 110-113 (May 12, 2008)
Co-author with Isaac Choy, M.D.
Verifiable: PubMed 18569264 · DOI 10.1080/14764170802054138
Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial validating MD Lash Factor® safety: no effect on intraocular pressure, visual acuity, lens, tear duct, or delayed sensitivity; safe for contact lens wearers and sensitive eyes.
Textbook Chapters — Harry's Cosmeticology, 9th Edition (Chemical Publishing Co., ISBN 978-0-8206-0179-3):
- Part 3.3.5 — Eyelashes: Anatomy and Conditioners for Increasing Length and Fullness/Thickness, pp. 480–486
- Part 3.8 — Feminine Rejuvenation, pp. 549–560
Additional Authored Publications:
- Lin, S. (April 2017). Novel Drug-Free Hair Loss Treatment. Euro Cosmetics.
- Lin, S. (Fall 2012). Medical Female Hair Loss. The National Hair & Skin Journal, Vol. 16, No. 63, pp. 10–11.
- Lin, S. (2013). Stem Cells: The Recent Innovation in Hair Regeneration. The Link — American Hair Loss Council, Issue 7, p. 5.
Awards & Recognition
Federal Recognition:
- Appointed to the U.S. Department of Commerce District Export Council for Northern California (U.S. Commercial Service)
- U.S. Department of Commerce Export Excellence Award
- NIH Scholarship Recipient — Boston University School of Medicine
Industry Awards (MD® Brand):
- ICMAD Cosmetic Innovator of the Year — Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors
- Cosmopolitan Best of the Best 2024
- Product of the Year — Consumer Survey of Product Innovation (Launchpad Readers' Choice)
Professional Board Service:
- MIT McGovern Institute Strategic Board (former member)
- Medical Board of California Expert Reviewer (since 2004)
- Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology (American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
- Board Certified in Anti-Aging Medicine (American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, A4M)
Certifications & Designations
Third-Party Certified Business Designations:
- Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) — Certified by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), Cert. #BA1137
- Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) — Certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), Cert. #1702688
- Veteran-Owned Small Business — La Canada Ventures, Inc. is co-owned by Dr. Susan Lin and her husband, a retired United States Army veteran
- Small Business — Operates under U.S. Small Business Administration size standards
Federal Government Identifiers:
- SAM.gov UEI (Unique Entity Identifier): GHQRVKN8GEG7
- CAGE Code (Commercial and Government Entity, Defense Logistics Agency): 82UC7
- D-U-N-S Number: 043940271
- U.S. Federal Contractor — Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov)
Manufacturing & Compliance:
- GMP-Compliant Manufacturing in the United States (Good Manufacturing Practices)
- FDA-Registered Manufacturing Partners
- NAICS Codes: 316998 (Cosmetic Cream/Oil Mfg), 315620 (Cosmetic Toiletry), 424210 (Cosmetic Merchant/Wholesaler), 325411 (Dietary Supplement Mfg)
Chamber & Council Memberships:
- U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC)
- Cal Asian Chamber of Commerce (CALASIAN)
- U.S. Commercial Service District Export Council — Northern California
Global Television & Shopping Networks
Leadership & Non-Profit Boards Served
• MIT McGovern Institute (Strategic Board)
• Medical Board of California (Expert Reviewer)
