BOTHELL, Wash., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BioLife Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLFS) ("BioLife" or the "Company"), a leading developer and supplier of a portfolio of class-defining bioproduction products and services for cell and gene therapies, today announced the promotion of Sarah Aebersold to the position of Global Vice President, Human Resources.
Aebersold joined BioLife in February 2020 as Senior Director, Human Resources. In this position, she oversaw the onboarding of new team members and integration of human resources functions at several acquired companies, managed a significant increase in hiring to support growth and standardized several human resources programs across the enterprise.
Mike Rice, BioLife CEO, commented, "Sarah has added tremendous value to BioLife as we have been scaling up for the next phase of growth. I look forward to her continued contributions to our mission to build a world-class team dedicated to serving our cell and gene therapy customers."
Prior to joining BioLife, Aebersold spent 15 years in human resources leadership positions at several healthcare, medical device and technology companies. She earned a J.D. degree from Seattle University and is licensed to practice law in Washington State.
About BioLife Solutions
BioLife Solutions is a leading supplier of class-defining cell and gene therapy bioproduction tools and services. Our tools portfolio includes our proprietary CryoStor® freeze media and HypoThermosol® shipping and storage media, ThawSTAR® family of automated, water-free thawing products, evo® cold chain management system, Custom Biogenic Systems high capacity storage freezers and SciSafe biologic storage services. For more information, please visit www.biolifesolutions.com, and follow BioLife on Twitter.
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We believe the promise of cell and gene therapies starts with the integrity of a single cell
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The human body can heal itself. Cell and gene therapies are designed to augment the patient’s ability to fight disease but only if the living cells behind those therapies remain viable and functional throughout the production processes. At BioLife Solutions, our mission is to protect the integrity of cells and provide trusted tools, services, and expertise that can enable our customers to advance the development and delivery of cell and gene therapies. We believe the future of cell and gene therapies hinges on the integrity of every single cell and we are here to protect that promise.
We understand the technical demands of bioprocessing in this field, and our advanced biopreservation expertise, cell culture optimization products, innovative storage systems, and closed-system manufacturing solutions are designed to enhance process efficiency, maintain cellular viability, and ensure reproducibility at every stage. Whether scaling up from R&D, navigating clinical trials or optimizing cryopreservation protocols for commercial production, we provide the tools and experience to streamline your workflow and safeguard your therapies.
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At BioLife Solutions, we partner with leading contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) to enhance their biopreservation and cell processing capabilities. By providing advanced tools, regulatory support, and process optimization strategies, we empower CDMOs to better serve therapy developers, ensuring quality, consistency, and scalability in cell therapy manufacturing.
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