Dr. Michael Gillmeister received his Ph.D. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from the Johns Hopkins University in collaboration with the University of Maryland School of Medicine specializing in glycosylation, transient protein production, and neurobiology. In 2009, Mike joined the Gibco® research and development group and was responsible for next-generation media and sera projects. He then led media and process development projects to modulate product quality and maximize titer for PD-Direct® Custom Media Services using high-throughput and bioreactor technologies. Currently, Mike leads Protein Expression Media R&D and the CHOptimizer™ media optimization service for Lonza Walkersville.