ONTARIO: Bioniche appoints U.S. President of Food Safety - (Bioniche Life Sciences Inc.)
April 21, 2008 – 8:38 pmhttp://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/bioniche-appoints-us-president-of-food-safety,359061.shtml
BELLEVILLE, ON — Bioniche Life Sciences Inc. (TSX: BNC), a research-based, technology-driven Canadian biopharmaceutical company, today announced that it has appointed Dr. Gary Weber as President, Bioniche Food Safety (U.S.).
Dr. Weber brings a wealth of experience to this position, having worked for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as National Program Leader for Animal Science; the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association as Director of Animal Health, Inspection and Science Policy and Executive Director of Regulatory Affairs; and most recently, as a self-employed consultant assisting select clientele to deal effectively with the forces of change affecting the food and agriculture sector in the U.S. Dr. Weber holds B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Animal Science from Purdue University and a Ph.D. from Michigan State University.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Weber to the Bioniche team,” said Rick Culbert, President of Bioniche Food Safety (global). “Dr. Weber joins us at an important time […]
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