Breakthroughs in Bioprocessing
Advancing what comes next in our field - together
Progress in bioprocessing isn't achieved in isolation. It's shaped through shared expertise, practical experience, and meaningful collaboration.
Join Cytiva specialists and industry peers on June 2 for Breakthroughs in Bioprocessing, an immersive, in-person event centered on partnership, insight, and hands-on innovation across bioprocess development and manufacturing.
Through practical learning and real-world discussion, this event moves beyond theory to help you drive progress in an increasingly complex bioprocessing landscape.
DATE: Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
TIME: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm PT
LOCATION: Woodinville, WA
Event location
The SOMM Hotel & Spa
14800 NE 144th St
Woodinville, WA 98072
Why attend?
At Breakthroughs in Bioprocessing, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Translate expertise into impact
Work alongside Cytiva specialists and industry peers to explore practical, scalable approaches across bioprocess development, manufacturing, and scale-up.
- Experience innovation beyond theory
Engage with advanced technologies in a live, interactive environment designed to support hands-on learning and real-world application.
- Gain insight through shared experience
Learn from industry perspectives and peer-to-peer discussion, with dedicated time for questions, dialogue, and meaningful networking.
Who should attend?
The event is designed for professionals working in:
- Process development
- Manufacturing and scale-up
- MSAT and operations
- Bioprocess innovation and optimization
If you're looking for practical insight and peer exchange focused on real world challenges, this event is for you.
What are the highlights?
The event is designed to be engaging, technically relevant, and grounded in real world application. Throughout the afternoon, you can expect:
- Buffet lunch + extensive product showcase
Explore instruments, consumables, and solutions spanning the bioprocessing workflow. - Short, focused expert presentations
Hear from Cytiva specialists and guest speakers on current challenges, emerging technologies, and practical approaches shaping the field. - Dedicated time for Q&A and discussion
Ask questions, exchange perspectives, and deepen your understanding. - Networking with refreshments
Continue conversations and browse the product showcase at your own pace. - Featured equipment
- ÄKTA ready™ 450 chromatography system
- ÄKTA readyflux™ TFF system 500
- Xcellerex™ X-platform 50 L bioreactor
- LevMixer™ 10 L single-use mixing system
- AquaWIT V filter integrity test system
Agenda at a glance
Explore the schedule for the day, featuring a full afternoon of expert presentations, product showcases, and networking opportunities.
Please note: Agenda and session times are subject to change. All times are listed in Pacific Time (PT). We understand that schedules can be demanding - please feel free to join us for the sessions that best align with your availability and interests.
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10:00 am - 10:30 am |
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Building a robust compliance infrastructure to meet filter pre-use post sterilization integrity testing (PUPSIT) requirements in a revised Annex 1 world, Ross Turmell, Principal Scientist at Cytiva |
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11:00 am - 11:30 am |
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An AI-Driven Approach to CHO Biologics Production: From Genetic Design to Bioprocess Optimization, |
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2:15 pm - 3:00 pm |
Raw material control by design, Jarv Campbell, Director, Product Management, Cell Culture Media at Cytiva |
| 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Networking cocktail reception with refreshments and product showcase |
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Meet our speakers
Jarv Campbell
Director of Product Management, Cell Culture Media Platform at Cytiva
Jarv brings more than 20 years of product management experience across cell culture applications, single‑use bioprocessing, and cardiovascular and orthopaedic medical devices. As Director of the Cell Culture Media Platform at Cytiva, he leads strategy and execution for the HyClone media and feed portfolios, including critical raw material characterization initiatives. With a strong background in commercial leadership, he values hands‑on collaboration with customers to optimize workflows.
Zach Mathes
Business Development Lead at Asimov
Zach Mathes is the Business Development Lead (Western Region) at Asimov, a mammalian synthetic biology company that has developed platforms for the production of biologics, cell and gene therapies, and RNA. He holds an MS in Bioengineering from the University of Missouri and an MS in Microbiology & Immunology from Colorado State University. Starting early at the bench before transitioning to the commercial side, Zach has held roles at Sartorius, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Cardinal Health, and has since spent several years driving commercial strategy in the biotech startup space. He leverages his background across computational biology, cell line engineering, and hands-on bioprocessing to bridge the gap between genetic design and manufacturing outcomes.
Lacy Linney
Sustainability Product Transparency and Commercial Leader at Cytiva
Lacy Linney is the Commercial Sustainability Leader at Cytiva. She spends a lot of time with our customers understanding their sustainability needs and how Cytiva can support their ambitions. She spends a lot of time supporting projects that promote sustainability initiatives such as data transparency, biobased materials and decarbonizing the supply chain.
Ross Turmell
Principal Scientist at Cytiva
Ross is a Principal Scientist in Cytiva’s Manufacturing Science and Technology organization, with over 26 years of experience in biopharmaceutical bulk drug processing across both upstream and downstream operations. He specializes in aseptic process design and filtration technologies, and has held technical leadership roles at Pall Corporation, Amgen, and Baxter BioScience. Ross regularly hosts technical seminars and training sessions focused on biopharmaceutical separations technologies.
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Date: June 2, 2026
Location:
The SOMM Hotel & Spa
4800 NE 144th St, Woodinville, WA 98072
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