Fermentation Training at N.C. State Biotechnology Training and Education Center

Lucas Vann is a Senior Scientist in the Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center at North Carolina State University.  He develops and teaches courses to NC State students, industry professionals and FDA inspectors related to upstream biomanufacturing for the production of biopharmaceuticals and has extensive experience in the areas of fermentation, cell culture, process development and automation.  He has over 10 years of upstream bioprocessing experience and is involved in industry related bioprocess development projects at BTEC where he provides strategic technical direction and guidance.

He is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Bioprocessing at North Carolina State University where he is conducting research specializing in bioprocess development and automation for process optimization.  He holds an engineering degree in biosystems engineering from McGill University, and he has a master's degree from McGill University, where he designed and developed a biosensor for fermentation process control.