John (Jerry) Lanese is an independent consultant with a focus on Laboratory Controls, Quality Systems and the components of an effective Quality System as they apply to the pharmaceutical and medical device industries and their suppliers to those industries.

He received a BA and MS from Middlebury College and a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Michigan. Dr. Lanese focuses on the development of Quality Systems and trains extensively on related topics. He lectures throughout the world and presents training in all formats (lectures, seminars and webinars) on a variety of topics related to Quality Systems, GMPs, APIs, training, laboratory operations, calibration, change control, deviations and product reviews for clients and seminar, webinar and conference providers.

Jerry is a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of GXP Compliance and co-edits a continuing column, "GXP Talk" in the Journal of GXP Compliance.