Lonza gains experienced scientific adviser

Company: Lonza

Professor Jonathan Knowles has joined Lonza Group in Switzerland as a part-time scientific adviser.

Professor Jonathan Knowles has joined Lonza Group in Switzerland as a part-time scientific adviser. In this role Knowles will be mainly supporting the LIFT (Lonza Innovation for Future Technologies) initiative, which aims to deliver long-term technology breakthroughs and new business platforms across all Lonza divisions. Knowles is a former member of the Roche executive committee and head of group research.

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