David Smith

David Smith is a seasoned professional in the field of regenerative medicine with extensive experience in development and technical operations. Currently serving as Vice President of Development at BioCentriq since January 2023, David previously held the position of Vice President of Technical Operations at Ori Biotech from October 2020 to December 2022. Earlier roles include Director of Research and Development at Minaris Regenerative Medicine and Hitachi Chemical Advanced Therapeutics Solutions, where David focused on innovation and engineering within cell therapy manufacturing processes. David's educational background includes a Ph.D. in Regenerative Medicine from Loughborough University and an MEng in Biochemical Engineering from the University of Bath. Notable research experiences include the development of a live cell imaging platform and process analytical technologies for cell therapy.