Since its inception, the MSS series has been primarily supported by Sartorius BIA Separations, alongside various other sponsors. While other sponsors have varied over time, Sartorius BIA Separations has remained the steadfast main sponsor. The conference depends on industry contributions to manage organizational and logistical needs, venue, and other meeting expenses, creating a productive environment for all participants. This support is essential for balancing theory with practice, encouraging exploration and development, and sustaining a continuous flow of innovative ideas for long-term benefit.
The MSS series is guided by a scientific committee responsible for oversight and organizational direction. This committee ensures the continuity, agenda, and high scientific and technological standards of the MSS events, while also shaping long-term strategy, policy, and programming vision.
Members of the Scientific Committee
- Aleš Štrancar, Chair of the Scientific Committee, Sartorius BIA Separations, Slovenia
- Djuro Josić, Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, Croatia
- Manuela Bartolini, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Italy
- Gary Gilleskie, Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center (BTEC), USA, NC
- Dan Peer, Laboratory of Precision Nanomedicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel
- Thomas Muster, BlueSky Immunotherapies, Austria
- Yow-Pin Lim, ProThera Biologics, Inc, USA, RI
- Stefano Menegatti, North Carolina State University, USA, NC
- Urh Černigoj, Sartorius BIA Separations, Slovenia
- Rok Sekirnik, Sartorius BIA Separations, Slovenia
- James Michael Hatfield, Atticus BioConsulting, LLC, USA, WA