Pfenex Inc. announced the development of a Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) to provide expert guidance and insight as the company advances towards product commercialization. Members of the SAB will assist the company as it navigates process development and moves closer to product commercialization. Inaugural members of the SAB include: Greg Blank, PhD, a recognized global leader in bioprocess development with over 23 years at Genentech, most recently as Director of the Late Stage Purification Department responsible for development of commercial processes, post approval changes, and process validation. Since 2010 Dr. Blank has consulted organizations across the globe in the areas of purification process development, scale-up of manufacturing operations, process validation and characterization, virus validation, and regulatory filings. Matthew S. Croughan, PhD, an independent consultant providing expert guidance on biopharmaceutical, cell therapy, and biofuels process development and manufacturing. He serves on the Scientific Advisory Board or External Advisory Panel for several firms, ranging Pfizer to PBS Biotech, and also frequently works as an expert witness. Dennis Fenton, PhD, an industry pioneer, has over three decades of experience in biotechnology. Dr. Fenton retired after a lengthy and distinguished career with Amgen, where he held a variety of notable roles, including Executive Vice President, Operations. Dr. Fenton currently serves as a member of the board of directors for Portola Pharmaceuticals, Sienna, and Modern Meadows.