Kalle Johnson

Kalle Johnson is a seasoned professional in the field of bioprocessing and cell culture media, currently serving as Sr. Director of Cell Culture Media at UPSIDE Foods since October 2018, where responsibilities include mentoring technical experts and overseeing media design and strategy for cultivated meat production. Johnson has held various leadership roles, including Director and Associate Director at UPSIDE Foods, and Development Team Manager at GE Healthcare, where project and personnel management were key responsibilities. With over 17 years of experience in upstream bioprocessing, expertise includes serum-free media development and collaboration with academic institutions. Kalle Johnson's educational background includes a Master of Science in Biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University and dual Bachelor's degrees in Biology and History from Utah State University.