Carol M. Kinoshita, Ph.D., has been appointed as a consultant at BioProcess Technology Consultants (BPTC). Dr. Kinoshita joins the company from Ipsen/Biomeasure, Inc., where she served as associate director of process development, managing late-stage process development for a therapeutic glycoprotein product and leading the development and research efforts for other product candidates. Previously, she served as group leader of purification process development at TKT/Shire HGT, where she managed R&D, technology transfer, and manufacturing support for several key glycoprotein therapeutics.
 
“Carol brings an extensive background in the discovery and development of biopharmaceutical products, especially glycoproteins,” said Susan Dana Jones, Ph.D., vice president of BPTC. “With specific glycoforms playing an increasingly significant role in the development of novel therapeutics, we are particularly delighted to have Carol join our team. Her experience and knowledge in downstream process development, manufacturing, and regulatory filings offer our clients additional expert support in these areas.”