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BioAg Application Research Manager, Novozymes
Bonardi manages the BioAg Application Development Department at Novozymes in Durham, NC. In her current role she leads the advancement of biologicals for biocontrols and biostimulants to deliver sustainable solutions for agriculture. Over the years she has developed a deep understanding of the regulatory landscapes associated with the use of biologicals in Ag, an insight into the customer needs and willingness to adopt such solutions, and an extensive knowledge around the technical feasibility and major hurdles to unveil the biologicals’ full potential. She earned her PhD in Biology from Ludwig Maximilians University in Munich with a research focus on plant photosynthesis. Prior to joining Novozymes she conducted extensive research at University of North Carolina on plant-microbe interactions with a focus on plant immune responses.
Dr. Dave Bubeck is a Research Director for Seed Product Development (SPD) for Corteva Agriscience. In his current role, Dave serves the plant breeding organization through the effort of a Seed Product Commercialization team, oversees the global germplasm intellectual property protection, and provides a connection point for SPD with regulatory/compliance/stewardship.
Dave is a recent Past President of the National Association of Plant Breeders, serves as Research Chair of the Seed Science Foundation, and is on the Board of Directors for the Living History Farms.
Dave joined Pioneer Hi-Bred, now Corteva, in February 1998 as a Research Coordinator in Corn Breeding and became a Research Director in 2000. He conducted a corn breeding program and subsequently lead various parts of the North America and Southern Europe corn breeding programs until fall of 2013. Since then, he had several responsibilities, including Corn Platform Product Program Director and leading Global Trait Integration, Global Plant Pathology, and Global Parent Characterization.
Dave earned his Bachelor of Science degree in agronomy and his Master of Science degree in plant breeding and cytogenetics from Iowa State University. He received his Ph.D. in plant breeding and crop science at North Carolina State University.
Dr. Mark Stowers is the Managing Director of The Global Bluefish Company, LLC, a global management and financial advisory company in agriculture, bioproducts, and bioenergy, that provides diverse business and technical guidance encompassing research management, product development, business development, marketing, mergers and acquisitions, licensing, corporate finance and general management.
Dr. Williams serves as the Chief Scientific Officer and Executive Director of Cancer Research at Avera and leads the Precision Oncology Program. He maintains an active clinical and research presence at Avera has contributed to over 200 abstracts, book chapters, and manuscripts and has faculty appointments at the KU, SDSU, and USD
Catherine Hajek is an internist-geneticist and Medical Director at Helix and Director of Population Genomics at Sanford Health. She graduated from the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine and completed Internal Medicine residency at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY and medical genetics fellowship at the UCLA Intercampus Medical Genetics Program. She is a leader in the population genomics field and is passionate about translating genomics research into the care of patients. She specializes in the design and launch of population genomics programs which is her key area of focus at Helix. She came to Helix from Sanford Health where she led the development of Sanford Health’s preemptive genetic screening program. Her research focus is Adult Genetics and the genetics of common complex disease and genomic contribution to risk. She is committed to identifying new approaches to integrating genetics and genomics in the care of patients.
Aaron is an educator in quality and regulatory science. He’s worked in vaccines, biologics, and medical device product development and is currently Director of Quality and General Manager for Inanovate Inc. He actively supports the biotech and medtech industries through courses taught for USD and his podcast, Inside Out Quality.
Dr. Mel Ustad is the South Dakota EPSCoR Director coordinating the state’s EPSCoR research activities. He has been the Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator on South Dakota’s NSF Track 1 projects since 2006. Ustad served as Director of Commercialization for South Dakota’s Governor’s Office of Economic Development from 2004-2017. He served as Interim Vice President for Research at the University of South Dakota from 2001-2004.
No matter where you live across the Upper Midwest, count on Avera Health, an integrated health system based in Sioux Falls, SD, for the same top-quality health services you’d find at major medical centers and regional referral facilities.
Avera serves South Dakota and surrounding areas of Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and North Dakota through six regional centers in Aberdeen, Mitchell, Pierre, Sioux Falls and Yankton, SD, and Marshall, MN. We serve you through 37 hospitals, 215 primary and specialty care clinics, 40 senior living facilities in addition to home care and hospice, sports and wellness facilities, home medical equipment outlets and more.
You’ll benefit not only from the highest quality expertise and technology, but also from an emotional and spiritual connection with Avera caregivers.
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Since 1954, the Sioux Falls Development Foundation has been leading the way in creating one of the most vibrant, secure, and growing economies in the nation. Founded by a group of far-sighted business leaders, the SFDF is a non-profit economic development corporation with the mission of improving the economy of the Sioux Falls region. We connect businesses with the people, tools and resources they need to be successful.
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Electronic Systems, Inc. is an electronic manufacturing service (EMS) provider serving the medical, industrial, commercial, energy, and HVAC markets.
Electronic Systems, Inc. has been helping its customers lower their total production costs while improving throughput for over 40 years. Our business model is centered on Lean initiatives and practices to provide our customers with the best economic value; while maintaining a culture of empowered associates dedicated to integrity, flexibility, and responsiveness.
Located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and founded in 1980, Electronic Systems, Inc. (ESI) supports the commercial, industrial, agriculture, medical, energy, and HVAC markets with electronic assembly services. We are ISO 9001 and 13485 certified. Our capabilities provide for a full range electronic assembly from PCBA to final product assembly.
Prairie AquaTech is addressing aquaculture's challenges, which are unique: sustainability of feed resources, profitability of feed manufacturers, efficiency of aquaculture producers, traceability for the health of consumers…and common to all these challenges is the health of the fish. The company researches, develops, and manufactures feed ingredients that start with plant-based protein. Prairie AquaTech's flagship product, ME-PRO®, is a non-genetically modified, plant-based ingredient that is 70% protein (as fed), 100% digestible, with high phosphorus availability for clean water. The company consists of extraordinary individuals, partnerships and associations, enabling the company to work locally but fulfill globally for feed manufacturers and producers.
Medgene Labs is breaking the paradigms of herd health management via its powerful animal health service ISPRIME. “IS” stands for “Immunological Services.” Immunological refers to the scientific study of the immune system and the application of research and carefully acquired data. Services refers to a relationship between the immunologist, the producer, and the veterinarian involved in animal health. “Prime” refers to the fact that this valuable immunological service is reserved for a community of livestock producers. Using technologies and methods developed by Medgene Labs, effective vaccines are created with extraordinary precision and speed. These vaccines are deployed where and when they're needed through the producer's veterinarian.