Cynthia Stauffer
Director, Global Regulatory Affairs – Seeds, Bayer
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In her role since 2008 as Global Regulatory Director for Seeds, Cynthia Stauffer is responsible for defining the global Seeds and Traits Regulatory strategy to address the most efficient data development and safety approach for GM crop registrations. As such, she leads the development of internal processes focused on increased efficiency, quality, and consistency in obtaining regulatory clearances worldwide.
Prior to coming to Bayer, Cynthia spent 17 years at Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., where she developed an extensive knowledge of national and international regulatory systems; established a U.S. and global field studies community; and managed registration teams in Asia and the Americas.
Cynthia has a B.S. in Biology from Missouri Southern State College in Joplin, MO and a M.S. in Plant Pathology from the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO.
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Q: how much and how long does a gmo variety cost a biotech company to develop on average?
A: Thank you for your question. In 2013, GMO Answers answered a similar question that asked about the cost and time associated with bringing a hybrid to market with one or more transgenic traits. As cited in 2013, the discovery, development and authorization costs to introduce either a new biotechnology plant hybrid or variety is reported to be $136 million with a timeframe of around 13 years. Please see this question and answer here. [...]
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