Emerging Issues Dr Ganesh Kishore Former head of biotechnology at two cutting edge industrial research establishments (Monsanto and DuPont) and leading the effots on development of Roundup Ready technology and commercializaton. Currently serving as CEO of Malaysian Life Sciences Capital Fund, A global VC Fund Pest Management and Crop Protection Professor Ian Baldwin Ian Baldwin is the founding Director of the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena, Germany. His research interests include understanding how native plants cope with attack from insect herbivores and his group transforms native plants to understand ecological interactions in native environments
Environmental Fate and Safety Dr Gero Vagt Senior Staff of FAO; since 1998 strengthening the setting of international standards for pesticides and their management (e.g. through JMPR, JMPS and Code of Conduct). Furthermore, actively engaged in regional and international harmonization efforts for the regulation of pesticides and chemicals, enhancing the cooperation between different UN-agencies, in particular WHO, UNEP and FAO. Regulatory and Residue Emeritus Professor Colin Berry Sir Colin is a diagnostic and experimental academic pathologist who has worked on the reactions of the body to sutures, grafts, devices and xenobiotics. He serves on a number of advisory bodies in the fields of science policy.
Formulation and Delivery Theme Paul C. H. Miller, Ph. D Head, Silsoe Spray Application Unit (part of The Arable Group) Dr. Miller has had more than 35 years experience in research and development of agricultural machinery relating to the drying and storage of grain and the application of agricultural chemicals, particularly in relation to nozzle performance and classification, measurement and control of spray drift and the control of sprayer output to match target characteristics. Author of more than 120 published papers, and an international expert on standards for agricultural engineering.
Special Plenary Speakers Professor Christopher J Leaver Emeritus Professor of Plant Science, with over 150 scientific papers published in major international journals, Professor Leaver has a commitment to creating a dialogue and informing the public understanding of science.
Kay Kuenker Vice President, New Business Platforms Kay Kuenker is Vice President, New Business Platforms, Dow AgroSciences. She was named to this position in November 2006. She is responsible for accelerating the development of new growth businesses, including new ventures and non-core crops as well as technology out-licensing. Prior to this role, she served as Regional Commercial Unit leader for Canada.
