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"The CASSS community has had such an important role throughout my career. It’s a privilege to collaboratively share perspectives across the network of CASSS colleagues to drive progress and innovation for cell and gene therapy products."

–Kathleen Francissen, 2026 Distinguished Fellow

Distinguished Fellows

The Board of Directors recognizes individuals noted for their outstanding contributions to CASSS, our community, and the industry overall. These individuals are honored with the title of Distinguished Fellow, bestowed on less than 1% of our members, and offered lifetime membership in CASSS.

Appointed Distinguished Fellow

Distinguished Fellow Kathleen Francissen

Kathleen Francissen
Genentech, a Member of the Roche Group

The CASSS Board of Directors honored longtime volunteer Kathleen Francissen as a Distinguished Fellow.
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Distinguished Fellows

  • Kathleen Francissen – Genentech, a Member of the Roche Group, USA
  • Julia Edwards – Genentech, a Member of the Roche Group, USA
  • John Dougherty – EEJD Biotech Consulting LLC, USA
  • Reed Harris – Genentech, a Member of the Roche Group (retired), USA
  • Nadine Ritter – Global Biotech Experts, LLC, USA
  • Mark Schenerman – CMC Biotech-MAS Consulting, USA
  • Frantisek Svec – Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, USA
  • Robert Stevenson – American Laboratory/ Labcompare, USA
  • Joseph Pesek – San Jose State University, USA
  • Wassim Nashabeh – Genentech, a Member of the Roche Group, USA
  • Ron Majors – Agilent Technologies, Inc. (retired), USA
  • Michael Kunitani – Marin Analytical Consulting, USA
  • Barry Karger – The Barnett Institute, Northeastern University (retired), USA
  • John Hobbs – Beckman Coulter (retired), USA
  • Michael Henry – Queensland Health Forensic and Scientific Services Brisbane, Australia
  • William Hancock – Northeastern University, USA
  • John Frenz – Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (retired), USA
  • David Carr – Bioanalytical Technologies, USA