Yusuf Johari, Ph.D. is a Senior Principal Scientist in R&D at Lonza, Cambridge. He leads a dedicated research team focused on the development of advanced expression vector technology to improve bioproduction outcomes in CHO cells. Yusuf has extensive experience in the field of bioprocessing research, both in academia and industry, and holds an MSc and PhD from the University of Sheffield.
Rapid progression from DNA construct to development-ready cell lines remains a critical objective for biopharmaceutical developers. Advances in expression system engineering are creating new opportunities to improve productivity, streamline workflows, and reduce development risk without compromising product quality. This presentation will describe how Lonza's latest innovations in CHO expression technology combine optimized selection strategies, enhanced promoter design, and platform development approaches to support faster generation of high-performing cell lines. Attendees will gain insight into how modern expression technologies can reduce development complexity, accelerate key milestones, and support successful biologics manufacturing programs.