Dr. Aziz Çaylı
CEO and Chairman of FloraBio
Germany
Biography
Aziz is CEO and Chairman of FloraBio. Aziz has started his cell culture venue at GBF (Gesellschaft für Biotechnologische Forschung) in Germany as PhD student. His has gained his first industry experience by Roche Diagnostics in Penzberg, Germany. During this time, he has experienced the first large scale manufacturing challenges in cell culture. Aziz has worked later by Boehringer Ingelheim in Biberach as Head of Cell Culture Technology Group. He has designed production processes to run in 15.000 L scale. During this time, he has seen the need of a good functioning platform technology for manufacturing of recombinant proteins. He has then founded the Cellca GmbH in Germany and developed one of the most powerful platform technologies in the world for cell line generation and process design. Cellca GmbH was sold to Sartorius in 2015. During 7 years of Cellca experience, his group has developed many cell culture media, production cell lines and fermentation processes. He is specialized in upstream process development from small to large scale including production processes based on primary cell cultivation.
Title: Success factors in biotechnology
Abstract
How do we define success in the rapidly evolving field of biotechnology? For many, success is the realization of long-term personal and professional goals. This talk explores the two primary pathways available to biotech students: the Academic Route and the Industrial Sector.
In academia, success is measured through “intangible” rewards: innovation, reputation, and scientific recognition within R&D environments. Conversely, industrial success is often defined by “tangible” outcomes, such as the optimization of large-scale processes, financial growth, and the patents.
However, beyond technical skills, the ultimate “secret ingredient” for any career path is the psychological component. We will discuss how character, emotional motivation, and the subconscious mind play a pivotal role in overcoming challenges. By outlining the specific success criteria for each sector, this session aims to provide students with a roadmap for their future careers