For the past four years Ralph Paul has been Scientific Support Manager in Abcam's Eugene, Oregon office. Ralph has a PhD in viral receptor characterization and internalization mechanisms, and a fellowship studying viral molecular biology. These experiences were followed by a long tenure in biotech working in gene therapy focused on multiple inflammatory diseases and cancers. Through the course of these studies he has developed and run many assay types directed towards assessing both the expression levels and biological activity of numerous therapeutic proteins and their targets.