EDITORIAL SECTIONS

Merrilee is the Head of the BioContinuum™ Platform, driving the strategy and execution of Process Intensification Technologies, Software & Automation, and Analytics to meet the needs of biologics manufacturers. Throughout her 15 years at MilliporeSigma, she managed multiple product lines including clarification, aseptic, virus filtration, and Single Use & Systems.

With over 15 years of experience, Aarti brings deep expertise across pharmaceutical contract research services and technology‑enabled drug discovery and development. She leads the Contract Research Services program, covering peripheral and ancillary service segments such as tech vendors, eClinical solution providers, central labs, and related ecosystems. Her strengths span market intelligence, forecasting, competitive benchmarking, and strategic opportunity assessment as well as growth advisory services, that consistently support executive decision‑making for global clients. She is  regarded as a trusted growth expert, and is adept in supporting stakeholders navigate industry disruption, accelerate innovation, and seize transformative opportunities across the rapidly evolving Contract Services Landscape.

Sue Lee has worked for World Courier for 25 years. During this time she has experienced a variety of customer service and operational functions, including the setting up of numerous, multi-national, clinical sites for the transportation of biological samples. She orchestrated the shipping of thousands of shipments with very specific temperature requirements to a host of challenging locations, and each presenting their own obstacles and dilemmas.

Amisha Raikar is a highly motivated individual with a strong educational background in the field of pharmaceutics. She completed her Bachelor of Pharmacy (B-Pharm) from Goa University in 2022, which laid the foundation for her journey into the pharmaceutical industry. Building upon her undergraduate degree, Amisha decided to pursue Master of Pharmacy (M-Pharm) in pharmaceutical science and formulation development. Recognising the importance of expanding her skill set beyond the technical aspects of pharmaceuticals, she embarked on a Postgraduate Diploma in International Business Management from the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). Amisha's passion for learning and her desire to contribute to the field of pharmaceuticals has fueled her interest in pursuing a Ph.D. With her strong educational background, practical experience, and an eagerness to pursue further studies, Amisha Raikar is poised to make significant contributions to the field of pharmaceuticals through her future endeavours, such as a Ph.D. program.

Saina Bijanzadeh is a chemist specializing in nanomaterial-based drug delivery and biomedical applications. She has research experience in nanoparticle synthesis, MOF platforms, and drug release systems, with published work in international journals. Her interests focus on innovative therapeutic delivery strategies and interdisciplinary pharmaceutical and bio(medical)engineering research.