Dr Helen Manley has a PhD in molecular microbiology and over 15 years of experience working in marketing and communications for suppliers to the life science and healthcare sectors, in particular in areas of food protection, clinical microbiology, and Biopharma drug discovery, development and manufacturing.
Mark Braatz is a Senior Technical Sales Specialist within Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Bioprocessing business, where he helps biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and academic organizations implement scalable single-use bioprocessing solutions. Drawing on more than two decades of experience in process control, industrial automation, and technical sales, Mark works closely with customers to support process development, scale-up, and technology transfer initiatives. His expertise spans single-use bioreactors, automation strategies, and upstream bioprocessing workflows, enabling him to serve as a trusted advisor to organizations seeking to accelerate development timelines and build robust, scalable manufacturing processes.
Preston Houck is a Field Application Scientist with extensive experience supporting major biopharmaceutical manufacturing organizations across North America and Canada. Specialized in single-use bioprocess technologies, including bioreactors, fermenters, mixing systems, and chromatography systems, with a strong focus on process optimization, troubleshooting, and customer success. Experienced in conducting GEMBA walks, resolving complex manufacturing challenges, and partnering with cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency and product quality. Passionate about advancing biopharmaceutical manufacturing to enable the reliable production of safe, accessible, and life-saving therapeutics.
With a background in Applied Chemistry, Gemma Ellison has written numerous blog posts on issues such as environmental, water, food and beverage, pharma, biopharma, and chemical markets.
Doreen Gifford was a Senior Marketing Communications Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific for three years, focusing on Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical and Applied Markets. She has a scientific/technical background and strong communications skills that enables her to give in-depth understanding of complex concepts and yet create simple messaging.
