BOTHELL, Wash., March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BioLife Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLFS) ("BioLife" or the "Company"), a leading developer and supplier of bioproduction tools and services for the cell and gene therapy (CGT) market, announces the appointment of Cathy Coste to its board of directors, increasing board membership to seven. Ms. Coste will serve as chair of the audit committee, replacing Joydeep Goswami, who will remain a company director and member of the audit committee.
"Cathy is a highly qualified financial professional with substantial expertise in audits, risk and controls, and compliance, making her ideal to serve as chair of our audit committee," said Roderick de Greef, BioLife Chairman and CEO. "She brings to the BioLife board more than four decades as a senior executive with experience ranging from high-growth private companies to complex global public companies. At Deloitte, she worked with more than two dozen life sciences companies, while her service as an independent director and audit chair affords a wealth of experience in governance initiatives, strategic planning and organizational development."
"This is an exciting and pivotal time to join the board at BioLife," said Ms. Coste. "With the transition to a pure-play enabler of cell and gene therapies now complete, the company is well-positioned for revenue growth and sustained profitability. I look forward to contributing to BioLife's future success."
Ms. Coste retired from Deloitte in 2020, where she most recently was a senior partner and life sciences industry executive leader. With Deloitte for more than 30 years, she served in corporate and professional services positions, ultimately leading global finance, internal audit and operations teams while participating in more than 200 audit committee meetings. Previously she worked at Mervyn's, including responsibility in accounting, FP&A and operations.
Ms. Coste is a director of Biomerica, Inc., Minerva Surgical, Inc. (a public company that went private in 2024) and Renalytix plc, serving as audit committee chair for each. She holds a B.A. in business administration-accounting from California State University, Hayward, and completed Harvard Business School's Corporate Director's Certificate Program. She is a licensed Certified Public Accountant.
About BioLife Solutions
BioLife Solutions is a leading supplier of cell processing tools and services for the cell and gene therapy (CGT) market. Our expertise facilitates the commercialization of new therapies by supplying solutions that maintain the health and function of biologic materials during the collection, development, storage and distribution. For more information, please visit www.biolifesolutions.com, and follow BioLife on LinkedIn and X.
Contacts:
At the Company
Troy Wichterman
Chief Financial Officer
(425) 402-1400
twichterman@biolifesolutions.com
Investors
Alliance Advisors IR
Jody Cain
(310) 691-7100
jcain@allianceadvisors.com
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We believe the promise of cell and gene therapies starts with the integrity of a single cell
Advancing the future of cell and gene therapy
The human body can heal itself. Cell and gene therapies are designed to augment the patient’s ability to fight disease but only if the living cells behind those therapies remain viable and functional throughout the production processes. At BioLife Solutions, our mission is to protect the integrity of cells and provide trusted tools, services, and expertise that can enable our customers to advance the development and delivery of cell and gene therapies. We believe the future of cell and gene therapies hinges on the integrity of every single cell and we are here to protect that promise.
We understand the technical demands of bioprocessing in this field, and our advanced biopreservation expertise, cell culture optimization products, innovative storage systems, and closed-system manufacturing solutions are designed to enhance process efficiency, maintain cellular viability, and ensure reproducibility at every stage. Whether scaling up from R&D, navigating clinical trials or optimizing cryopreservation protocols for commercial production, we provide the tools and experience to streamline your workflow and safeguard your therapies.
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Our biopreservation media and storage solutions are engineered to maintain cell integrity and functionality. With GMP-compatible, validated formulations, we help you reduce variability and improve post-thaw recovery, ensuring robust and reproducible outcomes.
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BioLife Solutions delivers specialized tools and expertise to help bioprocess engineers streamline and strengthen biopreservation processes across the cell therapy workflow. From selecting the right biopreservation media to minimizing cell loss during freezing, storage, and transports, our solutions are designed to improve consistency, reduce risk, and support a successful transition from development to clinical application.
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At BioLife Solutions, we partner with leading contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) to enhance their biopreservation and cell processing capabilities. By providing advanced tools, regulatory support, and process optimization strategies, we empower CDMOs to better serve therapy developers, ensuring quality, consistency, and scalability in cell therapy manufacturing.
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Navigating the complex regulatory landscape of cell and gene therapy requires a proactive approach. BioLife Solutions offers experienced regulatory support to help prepare your biopreservation and cell processing methods to meet global standards. From IND and BLA submissions to compliance with GMP, FDA, and EMA guidelines, our solutions help streamline approval pathways.
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