ARTICLES BY JON O'CONNELL

Building A Self-Driving Lab For LNP Development
7/20/2026

With commercially available components, MIT researchers built a platform that accelerates LNP process development, optimization, and autonomous manufacturing research.
Repeating Sanofi's Ballroom Design On Two Continents
5/15/2026

Moveable walls and a stunning number of robotics at its sites in France and Singapore, among other features, has earned Sanofi international recognition for innovation.
What You Should Know About USP's Bioassay Updates
10/2/2025

The United States Pharmacopeia is overhauling general chapters to align them with current industry standards. One scientist on the project helps us unpack the changes.

Jon O'Connell

Jon O’Connell is the executive editor for Bioprocess Online, a leading publication within the Life Science Connect family. With a career rooted in high-stakes journalism, Jon oversees critical content focused on biopharmaceutical manufacturing and clinical trial supply. His editorial lens covers the entire biologics lifecycle — from early-stage process development to final packaging — with a steadfast mission to streamline industry workflows and accelerate the delivery of life-saving therapies to patients. An award-winning journalist, Jon’s work has been recognized by the Keystone Society of Professional Journalists and the Pennsylvania AP Managing Editors. In 2020, he was awarded a prestigious National Press Foundation fellowship to study cancer research, further deepening his technical expertise in the oncology space. Whether hosting the Business of Biotech podcast or moderating industry-shaping Q&As, Jon remains dedicated to bridging the gap between complex science and actionable business intelligence.