Philippe Alexandre Gilbert | Senior Scientist, Cell Culture Development, Research and Development
Glaxosmithkline Biologicals Sa

Born in Quebec City (Canada), Dr. Philippe-Alexandre Gilbert is a graduate of the department of biochemistry at the University of Ottawa . He pursued his education at Laval University where he obtained his masters degree in molecular biology and his doctorate in biochemical engineering. For over 14 years now Dr. Gilbert has built a solid expertise in molecular design and development of bioprocesses for gene therapy vectors, oncolytic viruses and vaccines. He had the privilege of working for organizations such as the Biotechnology Research Institute(CNRC), the Robarts Research institute (Western Ontario University), the Emerging Pathogen Institute (University of Florida) and in the private sector with Sanofi-Pasteur, Wellstat Biologics and MedImmune (Astra Zeneca). He has lead task force teams for SARS, HIV, RSV and Pandemic H1N1 Influenza. Dr. Gilbert has recently joined the cell culture department at GSK Biologicals and continues to focus his efforts on new cell culture technology. Dr. Gilbert is the proud father of three children and resides with his family in Belgium.