Felix Wittkopp

Director of Purification Development Gene Therapy - Gene Therapy Technical Research & Development at Roche, Germany

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Dr. Felix Wittkopp is an accomplished bioprocessing expert and leader with over 10 years of experience specializing in the purification development of therapeutic proteins and gene therapy. Currently, he is the Director and Senior Principal Scientist at Roche Diagnostics GmbH, where he leads a department focused on gene therapy. Driven by a passion for creating efficient production processes, Dr. Wittkopp has a proven track record of implementing innovative technologies, such as robotics and digital solutions, and fosters a collaborative environment to achieve scientific breakthroughs. His technical expertise is deeply rooted in his PhD work at Heidelberg University, which focused on applying mathematical models to increase efficiency of protein purification processes.