Akron Biotech is positioned to be the leading and most valued supplier in the cell culture marketplace by applying these foundational management elements along with a commitment to excellent product quality, customer service, prompt fulfillment and delivery of orders and authoritative technical support.

Claudia Zylberberg PhD., Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, began her career in biotechnology more than twenty years ago in Buenos Aires, Argentina where she completed her research on Glycosilation of Proteins in Trypanosomatides. In 1989, she moved to Vancouver, Canada where she worked as a Research Scientist and completed her PhD Thesis at the University of British Columbia on Monoclonal Antibodies Production against Sapstaining Fungi. Her Post-Doctoral experience was at Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida on MMP-9/Lipocalins, Cloning and Expression. She joined NABI Biopharmaceuticals in Florida as a Senior Scientist working on Plasma and Recombinant Vaccine products. Dr. Zylberberg has extensive experience in the areas of recombinant proteins production and plasma as well as assay and process development.
Dr. Zylberberg has authored and co-authored many scientific articles and a children’s book. Her expertise in research and development as well as bioprocessing and manufacturing allows her the insight to understand the research community’s needs and have the ability to provide the most effective products and services.

Andres H. Gigena, MBA, Co-Founding Member, received his MBA at University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. He began his professional career in Argentina more than 40 years ago. Mr. Gigena has extensive and successful business development experience in many endeavors. He has successfully developed and managed various companies involved in cargo transport and the seaport industry. He currently manages and provides financial and investment consulting. He brings to Akron Biotech his extensive business development and financing expertise.

Akron Biotech has built its organization utilizing foundational management elements that incorporate leading industry advisors, qualified and experienced personnel as well as cutting edge technology thereby developing exceptional departments.

• Akron Biotech stays competitive by keeping abreast with the latest advances in technology. Our management and customer support staff utilize their expertise in the areas of biochemical/biological testing, analysis and process development to ensure product excellence and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Akron Biotech has exceptional veterinary personnel in the animal serum sector which are highly trained for the safe collection of sera at its highest purity.
• Akron Biotech’s Quality Control personnel diligently ensure that our Company delivers products that have achieved the highest quality standards.
• Akron Biotech has a renowned team of scientific and business advisors which provide the Company with the knowledge and guidance to position our products as the best quality products in the industry.