Katie Vitzthum (Née Schneider) Email & Phone Number

Indianapolis, Indiana, US

• Developed an innovative solution to transition from a high-risk, open bioreactor process to a fully closed system, effectively reducing processing time by 50% and mitigating operational risks
• Successfully scaled a novel iPSC derived therapy from a 500mL scale down model to a 3L bioreactor system, which included designing a process parameter strategy from limited small scale data
• Developed and implemented innovative cell processing strategies to overcome the unique challenges presented in development of new cell therapy technologies
• Cross-functionally aligned teams on experiment documentation practices and authored a stage-appropriate batch record template adopted by the entire program
• Streamlined data capture across experiments and maintained the process database, visualization tools, and statistical analysis
• Authored process flow diagrams and other relevant documentation to support process lock and technology transfer activities

Thousand Oaks, CA, US

• Formulated an optimized control strategy for a “continuous manufacturing” perfusion process to mitigate long-term culture issues and increase titer two-fold
• Experienced with a wide array of bioreactor modes of operation including perfusion with ATF, “continuous manufacturing” perfusion, batch, fed batch, intensified fed batch, and WAVE rocking bioreactors across multiple.
• Contributed multiple Phase II/III programs with process characterization studies to create operating ranges and acceptable ranges through executing process parameter DOEs
• Screened multiple clones in both the seed train and production scale and recommended the appropriate cell line for the program using data analysis of growth kinetics, productivity, and genetic stability
• Automated bioreactor process operations through programming in Delta V
• Authored process transfer documents, SOPs, experimental reports, and contributed to the IND writing process

Ithaca, NY, US

• BME 4010: Biomedical Analysis of Metabolic and Structural Systems
• Facilitated student experiments in instructional labs on the underlying principles that govern the behavior of the circulatory system, the pulmonary system, and renal system
• Responsible for holding office hours, creating a grading rubric, grading assignments, and being a valuable resource to help students thoroughly understand the course material

Ithaca, NY, US

• Focused on the characterization and analysis of musculoskeletal tissues, specifically cartilage, for clinical device implementation
• Investigated feasibility and efficacy of a potential minimally invasive treatment option for the treatment of nasal deformations
• Employed techniques such as histological staining and imaging, mechanical testing, image analysis in ImageJ, tissue dissection and handling, and live/dead assays to investigate the effect of different treatment.

Ithaca, NY, US

• Trained in basic spotting, blood borne pathogen management, risk management, customer service, on the job training, and interview training.
• Ensured a safe environment for patrons of the gym
• A primary responder in the case of an emergency
• Enforced company policies
• Demonstrated customer service skills by engaging with patrons
• Promoted to a "5 star" fitness monitor on a scale from 1-5 stars

Ithaca, NY, US

• Created a case study examining the effect of emphysema on lung behavior using mathematical models
• Designed a problem set based on an in-depth understanding of the course material
• Graded weekly homework assignments and exams

Ithaca, NY, US

• Consulted potential clients on their health history and prior fitness experience in order to make fitness recommendations and sell personal training services
• Educated clients on fundamental fitness principles
• Created individualized workout programs for each client
• Held one-on-one meetings with each client to coach them through each workout
• Maintain an organized database of all clients and their corresponding workouts

Ithaca, NY, US

• Using the principles of fluid mechanics, designed a problem set based on the path of ethanol through the pipes of a gas tank
• Held weekly office hours for students to gain a more in depth understanding of the course material - including modeling bioreactors and enzyme kinetics

Ithaca, NY, US

In charge of sending weekly emails to new hires informing them about the different aspects of working for Cornell Fitness Centers. The program promotes employee assimilation and retention.

• Designed high throughput experimental techniques for the analysis of cartilage bending mechanics in order to gather pre-clinical data on a new device to treat nasal deformations
• Contributed to the early stages of product design by making device configuration recommendations based on experimental results and clinical relevance
• Gave bi-weekly project progress presentations to an interdisciplinary team, including the CEO and VP of Engineering, to discuss the best path of further experimentation

Manhasset, New York, US

• Wrote an in-depth academic report on the emerging field of bioelectronic medicine including an analysis of the potential patient population, the impact of new cutting-edge technologies, the current marketplace, and.
• Presented findings to executives at the Feinstein Institute to facilitate discussion on the impact of the faculties’ research on the future of the medical device marketplace and healthcare landscape
• Worked within the Feinstein Institute Press, a small independent publisher, on projects related to their journals Molecular Medicine and Bioelectronic Medicine

Chicago, IL, US

• Sold personal training packages to patrons of the gym
• Designed and implemented workout programs for each client targeting specific end goals
• Recruited and retained clients
• Provided weight lifting and cardio apparatus instruction

• Delegated drinks to customers
• Acted a liaison between customers and the food servers by taking phone orders
• Maintained and organized an orderly work station

• Initiated contact with customers in order to accurately serve their food
• Responsible for operating cash register and correctly administering change to patrons
• Provided ample cleansing and storage of the store’s many resources

Master Of Engineering (M.Eng.), Biomedical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Biological Engineering

High School