2.68 - Aseptic Operations
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Principles of Fermentation Technology: Third Edition
2016, Principles of Fermentation Technology: Third Edition
David Pollard is an associate director of biologics process development at the Merck Research Labs. He has over 15 years of experience in leading cross-functional teams for the process development of anti-infectives, bioconversions, vaccines, and therapeuticc proteins, using a range of expression systems. This experiences include working interactions of lead optimization with basic research, relationship building with CMOs and tech transfers to manufacturing. Since completing his PhD in Biochemical Engineering at University College London, Pollard has written over 20 first author manuscripts including a similar number of second author papers, patents, and oral presentations. These cover a diverse range of activities from the first industrial example of fermentation monitoring using in situ mid-IR to fermentation scale-up strategy and bioconversion process development. His current interests include biologics process development efficiency by the introduction of effective scale-down automation technology. Recently, David has managed an upstream process development group of 22 scientists for the production of protein therapeutics and monoclonal antibodies. His current Merck assignment is leading project groups for single-use technology and automation as part of a team to implement biologics new and enabling technologies.