Jean Petre, PhD

Jean Petre is an independent consultant dedicated to supporting production and development projects, particularly in developing countries. A trained chemist who specialized in molecular biology, he previously worked for SmithKline Biologicals. He has worked extensively in the field of vaccine development and has made significant contributions to the development of recombinant hepatitis B, acellular pertussis, Haemophilus influenzae type B, and several multivalent pediatric combination vaccines. At Biocine (now Chiron Vaccines) he developed new presentations of combined vaccines, including glycoconjugates, to suit collaborative projects with developing country vaccine manufacturers. Jean Petre earned his PhD in chemistry from the Free University of Brussels, Belgium.