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Dr. James Piret is a Professor at the University of British Columbia's Michael Smith Laboratories and a specialist in biochemical and biomedical engineering. His research focuses on optimizing therapeutic cell bioprocesses, specifically with mammalian cells that are widely used in the production of therapeutic proteins in the biotechnology sector. Piret's laboratory is known for its collaborative work with stem cell and immune cell biologists, including notable partnerships with Drs. Kieffer and Levings. They investigate the complex effects of cytokines and develop advanced devices and data analytics technologies to enhance cell engineering and bioprocess engineering techniques. Piret's work also involves collaborating with industry partners to explore cellular physiology and engineering approaches aimed at accelerating the development of biotechnological production processes and cell processing devices. His diverse research themes encompass a range of contemporary topics related to the engineering of cells and bioprocess optimization.
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