The Art of Protein Engineering
From Life Science Marketing Radio by Chris Conner
November 5, 2025 · 21 min
About this episode
Carter Mitchell discusses the innovative approaches in protein design and production at Kemp Proteins, emphasizing the integration of AI and the advantages of insect cells in protein production.
Carter Mitchell , Chief Scientific Officer at Kemp Proteins , brings scientific rigor and an artist’s imagination to the world of protein design and production. In this episode, recorded at the Advanced Lateral Flow Conference , we explore how his company is pushing the boundaries of protein expression, quality, and analysis using tools that merge machine learning, automation, and human creativity. A company reborn through precision and innovation Kemp Proteins has deep roots in recombinant protein production, tracing back over 30 years to a company that began with insect-cell expression systems. After a rocky acquisition phase, the company was revived with renewed focus under CEO Mike Keefe, this time with a modern quality management system and new emphasis on antibodies and engineering solutions for diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines. Carter, a self described protein nerd, joined around that time, bringing expertise in structural biology , protein engineering , and quantitative analytics and a mission to integrate AI into the company’s core processes. Why insect cells still matter I knew that people used insect cells but I didn’t know why. Mitchell explains how insect…
People in this episode
Host: Chris Conner
Guest: Carter Mitchell
Topics covered
- protein engineering
- machine learning
- biotechnology
- diagnostics
- therapeutics
Keywords
- protein design
- machine learning
- automation
- recombinant protein
- post-translational modifications
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Kemp Proteins, E. coli, HEK293
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