Shannon Eaker, PhD is currently the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Xcell Biosciences. Shannon received his PhD from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology. His expertise is around T-cell, HSC, and ES/iPSC cell biology, and was formerly with Cytiva/GE Healthcare in the Cell and Gene Therapy Division. He is a member of the International Society for Cell Therapy (ISCT) Process Development and Manufacturing (PDM) Committee, has authored numerous papers within the field of cell biology and manufacturing, and sits on Scientific Advisory Boards for numerous companies in the field of cell and gene therapy and regenerative medicine. Shannon lives with his wife and 2 kids in Knoxville, TN.