Donna McLaren
VP, Platform Development @Touchlight
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WORK HISTORY
VP, Platform Development @Touchlight
London, GB
At Touchlight, we are disrupting the decades-old technology of DNA manufacture to advance genetic medicine. We have developed a novel, synthetic DNA vector, known as doggybone DNA or dbDNA™ and enzymatic manufacturing process, which enables us to produce DNA at unprecedented speed, scale and purity.
EDUCATION
University of Liverpool
BSc, Medical Cell Biology
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
MSc, Cell Biology
ABOUT DONNA MCLAREN
An accomplished and visionary leader with a proven track record developing and commercializing innovative cell & gene therapy products; led the CMC activities to commercialize the first lentiviral vector (LVV)-based gene therapy approved for the treatment of metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD). Functional leadership experience within Technical Operations includes Cell Therapy Operations, CMC Project & Lifecycle Management, and Global Technical Development comprising: Process Development, Analytical Development, and Manufacturing, Science & Technology (MSAT). Has a mission to facilitate the delivery of innovative therapies to patients in need; brings the playbook to develop people, processes, products, and teams to effectively achieve this objective. A highly motivated and team-oriented professional who thrives on finding innovative and creative solutions to overcome challenges. Has a customer-focused approach to business, so is instinctively driven to achieve the best outcome for all stakeholders while maximizing on opportunities to deliver operational efficiencies.Specialties: cell and gene therapy autologous therapies, allogeneic cell therapies, process development, commercialization (experiences with EMA & FDA regulatory filings), lifecycle management, specialized supply chain for autologous products, stem cells for drug discovery, cell-based assay development, automation of scaled-up stem cell culture, people development.
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