Frank Gillam
About Frank Gillam
Frank Gillam is a Senior Development Scientist at Locus Biosciences, Inc., with a strong academic background including a Ph.D. from Virginia Tech and multiple degrees from North Carolina State University. He has over a decade of experience in process development, having previously worked at Grifols and Virginia Tech.
Current Role at Locus Biosciences
Frank Gillam serves as a Senior Development Scientist at Locus Biosciences, Inc. since 2020. His role involves overseeing the development of innovative biotechnological solutions. Locus Biosciences focuses on harnessing the power of CRISPR technology for therapeutic applications, and Gillam contributes to advancing these initiatives in Triangle, North Carolina.
Previous Experience at Grifols
Before joining Locus Biosciences, Frank Gillam worked at Grifols as a Senior Associate Process Development Scientist II from 2006 to 2013. During his seven years at Grifols, he was involved in the development and optimization of processes related to biopharmaceutical production, contributing to the company's operational efficiency.
Education and Academic Background
Frank Gillam has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from North Carolina State University from 2002 to 2006. He also completed a Master of Arts degree at the same institution between 2010 and 2012. Gillam pursued further studies at Virginia Tech, where he obtained a Doctor of Philosophy degree from 2013 to 2017, and he was a Ph.D. candidate there during that period.
Advanced Studies at Virginia Tech
During his time at Virginia Tech, Frank Gillam focused on research that contributed to his doctoral studies. His academic work during this period laid the foundation for his expertise in the field of biotechnology and process development.