Ryan Schweller
About Ryan Schweller
Ryan Schweller is an Associate Director of Upstream Process Development at Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, Inc., with extensive experience in the biopharmaceutical and medical device industries. He holds a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from Rice University and has worked in various roles, including Senior Scientist at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies and Postdoctoral Research Associate at Duke University.
Work at Asklepios BioPharmaceutical
Ryan Schweller currently serves as the Associate Director of Upstream Process Development at Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, Inc. (AskBio) in Durham, North Carolina. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's efforts in biopharmaceutical development. His role involves overseeing the upstream processes essential for the production of biopharmaceutical products.
Previous Experience at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies
Prior to his current role, Schweller worked at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies in College Station, Texas. He held the position of Senior Scientist from 2020 to 2022 and was promoted to Associate Principal Scientist from 2022 to 2023. His tenure at FUJIFILM focused on advancing biopharmaceutical processes and enhancing production methodologies.
Experience at Profusa
Ryan Schweller has experience working at Profusa, where he served as a Senior Scientist from 2018 to 2019 and as a Scientist from 2017 to 2018. His work at Profusa contributed to the development of medical devices, leveraging his expertise in molecular biology and microscopy.
Educational Background in Bioengineering
Schweller earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Bioengineering from Rice University, where he studied from 2006 to 2012. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Bioengineering from the University of Toledo, completed from 2001 to 2006. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in the principles of bioengineering and tissue engineering.
Postdoctoral Research at Duke University
Before his industry roles, Ryan Schweller was a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Duke University from 2012 to 2017. During this period, he focused on research that enhanced his expertise in viral production and process development, which are critical areas in the biopharmaceutical industry.