Tomoko Hongo-Hirasaki

Lead Expert of Evaluation and Analysis in Virus Filtration at Asahi Kasei Medical Co., Ltd.

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Tomoko Hongo-Hirasaki has worked with Planova virus removal filters for over 20 years. She obtained her Ph.D. from Kyushu University for a study of the separation mechanisms of biopolymers on cellulose porous membranes. She specializes in virus evaluation, colloid science, membrane science and biophysics of proteins. She is the lead expert of Evaluation and Analysis in Virus Filtration in the Bioprocess Division as advanced professional system in Asahi Kasei. Her research has focused on virus filtration mechanisms, viral clearance study design, design space studies for virus filtration and the characterization of virus removal membranes. Now she is in charge of global scientific activity and leading scientific publication.