Amber H. Fradkin, PhD KBI Biopharma, Inc.

Amber received her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering within the Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Program with a specialization in the field of immunogenicity of therapeutic protein aggregates at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Amber also holds a Masters in Science from the University of Colorado at Boulder plus a Bachelors of Science from the Colorado School of Mines. Amber currently holds the position of Director at KBI Biopharma where she manages the Particle Characterization Core that specializes in analytical methods for quantifying, characterizing and identifying submicron, subvisible and visible particulates. Previously, at Amgen, Amber was a Scientist within the biomolecular structures and interactions group where she supported biophysical characterization of protein products with a specialty in subvisible particle characterization and identification. She managed subvisible particle characterization for all commercial and late stage clinical products and authored particle characterization sections of numerous regulatory filings. She has over 12 years of experience (8 years industry) with analytical method development and validation, formulation and stability strategy, and protein biophysical characterization. Prior to Amgen, Amber’s experiences include analytical and formulation development for Merck & Co. and collaborations with BaroFold, Inc. to employ high hydrostatic pressure to refold proteins and control subvisible particles.