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Vladas Algirdas Bumelis has a rich and diverse work experience in the biopharmaceutical industry. Vladas Algirdas is currently the CEO and Chairman of the Board at Northway Biotech, a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in biopharmaceuticals. In this role, they oversee the company's R&D and GMP manufacturing facilities, ensuring the successful development and production of pharmaceutical molecules. Prior to their current position, Bumelis held various leadership roles at Biotechpharma, another CDMO in the industry. Vladas Algirdas also served as the Head and Chief Researcher at the Biopharmaceutical Division of the Center for Innovative Medicine. Bumelis has extensive experience in academia as well, having been a Professor at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University and Vilnius University. Vladas Algirdas has also worked as a consultant at LTD "Teva Pharmaceuticals". Earlier in their career, Bumelis held executive positions at UAB "Sicor Biotech" / Teva Baltic, BIOFA AB, BIOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE "FERMENTAS," and SCIENCE/PRODUCTION ASSOCIATION "FERMENTAS." Vladas Algirdas started their professional journey as a Senior Research Fellow at the UNION INSTITUTE FOR APPLIED ENZYMOLOGY. Overall, Bumelis has a deep understanding of the biopharmaceutical industry and has made significant contributions to research, development, manufacturing, and academia throughout their career.

Vladas Algirdas Bumelis has a strong education background. Vladas Algirdas obtained a Diploma of higher education from Vilnius University in 1971, majoring in Chemistry. In 1975, they completed their Ph.D. in Chemistry at Vilnius University as well. Vladas Algirdas then went on to earn the pedagogic title of the Senior Researcher in 1986, also from Vilnius University. Additionally, in 1993, they received a Habil. Doctoral dissertation on "Interferons and their properties" from Vilnius University's Union Institute for Research and Design in Applied Biochemistry. Furthermore, they acquired the pedagogic title of the Docent from Vilnius University in 1994. Lastly, in 1995, they were awarded the pedagogic title of the Professor from Vytautas Magnus University.