Paul Kristiansen

Paul Kristiansen is an accomplished professional in the field of laboratory research and innovations, currently serving as the Director of Laboratory Research & Innovations and Head of Standards and Assays at CEPI since March 2019. With extensive experience at Folkehelseinstituttet from January 2000 to April 2019, Paul held various leadership roles, including Department Director for Bacteriology and Biopharmaceutical Production, along with significant project management responsibilities in vaccine research. Prior experience includes contributions as an instructor for the Norwegian Armed Forces and as a laboratory technician at Nycomed Pharma. Paul holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from Universitetet i Oslo and an MSc in Biotechnology from Institut national des Sciences appliquées de Toulouse, along with additional studies at Handelshøyskolen BI.