Dow AgroSciences
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Dan Randolph joined Dow AgroSciences in 2011 as a molecular biologist in the Traits, Genetics and Technologies laboratories supporting the Seeds and Traits business. In his role, Dan has led zygosity testing of core crops including corn, cotton, canola and sunflower. Zygosity testing is critical to determine the allelic status of value adding genes in elite plant lines to develop advanced hybrids to enter the market and serve the needs of the growing world.
In 2013, Dan assumed the role of lead biologist and corn sub-team leader in the High Throughput Molecular Analysis (HTMA) laboratory. He is currently leading zygosity testing of corn plants to support the development of important corn products for the company. Dan also recently led the HTMA team in the implementation of an ISO 17025 accredited quality management system.
In addition to his work in the lab, Dan provides leadership for the Dow AgroSciences’ Hunger Solutions Network, an employee driven program to improve food security in Indianapolis as well as global communities. He also promotes Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) efforts through the Dow AgroSciences’ Science Ambassadors. Dan’s volunteerism extends on a personal level through his efforts in the development and implementation of the Three Days Project, a non-profit organization he helped co-found in 2009.
Dan earned a bachelor of science degree in biology from Indiana University and a master’s degree in biology from Purdue University.
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Lizzie King joined Dow AgroSciences in 2012 as a project leader in a 2-year rotational assignment program. During this assignment, Lizzie worked on a variety of projects in the Regulatory Sciences and Regulatory Affairs (RSRA), Global Market Intelligence (GMI) and Government and Public Affairs groups. At the start of 2015, Lizzie assumed the role of continuous improvement leader within the Research and Development (R&D) function. In this role, Lizzie is responsible for leading cross-functional initiatives and teams through all aspects of the continuous improvement process utilizing diverse methods and tools to improve productivity, accelerate innovation and increase value in line with the R&D strategy. She also provides mentorship to R&D employees working through their own continuous improvement and change management efforts. Lizzie serves as the chair for Dow Agrosciences’ New Employee Opportunity Network (NEON), and employee driven organization that supports, teaches and empowers the 4,000+ new employees at the company.
Lizzie also provides leadership for the Dow AgroSciences’ Hunger Solutions Network, an employee driven program to improve food security in Indianapolis as well as global communities. Outside of Dow AgroSciences, Lizzie volunteers at the Indianapolis Humane Society. Lizzie received a bachelor of science in environmental science at Indiana University in 2010. She also received a master of science in environmental science and a master of public affairs from the School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) at Indiana University in 2012.
Lizzie King is no longer the Continuous Improvement Leader at Dow AgroSciences. Contributions from Lizzie King were provided in her former capacity as Continous Improvement Leader at Dow AgroSciences.
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Dr. Daland R. Juberg is a toxicologist and North American leader of the Human Health Assessment Group within Dow AgroSciences (Indianapolis, IN). He received his PhD in Toxicology and a M.S. in Environmental Health Sciences (Water Quality), both from the University of Michigan. Professional experience spanning more than 20 years includes consultation with the International Center for Toxicology and Medicine and corporate applied and regulatory toxicology work for Eastman Kodak. He has been involved with numerous task forces including chair of the ILSI/IFBIC Biotech Harmonization TF and maintains a keen interest in the public communication and understanding of the safety evaluation process used for GM proteins and crops. He has served the Society of Toxicology (SOT) as Chair of the Regulatory Affairs and Legislative Assistance Committee, Communications Committee (Chair), and Congressional Task Force (Chair), and is presently chairing the TSCA Task Force. He is President elect of the SOT Regulatory and Safety Evaluation Specialty Section, was a charter member of the Biotechnology Specialty Section, and has overseen the development and conduct of Congressional briefings on key societal issues related to environmental and public health. In 2012, he was elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Toxicological Sciences.
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Jane A. Stautz is the Global Product Stewardship & Sustainability Leader for Dow AgroSciences where she is responsible for leading the company’s product stewardship programs for new and existing products throughout their life cycle. She has more than 25 years of experience in crop protection and plant biotechnology. She has been instrumental in leading industry-wide efforts to promote product safety and responsible use. She serves on the Board of Directors of Excellence Through Stewardship® and on CropLife International’s Biotech Stewardship Committee. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Service & Administration in Agriculture and Agricultural Business from Iowa State University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Michigan.
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Dr. Nicholas Storer is the Global Leader for Scientific Affairs in the Biotechnology Regulatory and Government Affairs group at Dow AgroSciences, based in the USA. Dr. Storer is responsible for developing and overseeing the company’s biotechnology science policy program, including environmental risk assessment and insect resistance management for transgenic crops. He is called upon as a leading expert by academics and governments around the world to provide perspectives on approaches for assessing the environmental risks and benefits of GM crops in a regulatory context.
He is the current chairman of CropLife International’s Environmental Risk Assessment Project Team and of the Insecticide Resistance Action Committee’s Plant Biotechnology Team. He is also the past chairman of the Agricultural Biotechnology Stewardship Technical Committee (ABSTC), an industry organization that promotes research and stewardship of Bt crops in the US.
Dr. Storer is the author or co-author of more than 20 journal articles, book chapters, and reviews relating to safety assessment, environmental risk assessment, and insect resistance management for transgenic crops. He received his B.A. in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge, England, his M.Sc. in Zoology from the University of Glasgow, Scotland, and his Ph.D. in Entomology from North Carolina State University, USA..
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Rod has been a scientist at Dow AgroSciences for 24 years. He currently acts as a Senior Advisor for the Biotechnology Regulatory Sciences Group within the Regulatory Science and Government Affairs Department. Rod obtained a M.S. at Rutgers University and has served for more than 16 years in discovery research, including six years prior to joining Dow AgroSciences in 1989. Since 1999, he has been involved in the safety assessment and regulation of GM crops and has published more than 50 peer-reviewed papers over his career. In his spare time, he helps his wife with a market vegetable farm and restoration of wildlife habitat on the farm. Rod received the Dow AgroSciences Fellows’ Excellence in Science Award in 2012 in recognition of his outreach regarding the safety assessment of GM crops.
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David has 30 years’ experience in brand strategy, issues management, marketing communications, public relations, and strategic communications. He has served in a wide range of corporate and agency roles in industries from agriculture, architectural engineering, automotive and chemical to e-commerce, energy technology, financial services, healthcare, industrial automation, consumer software, sports and steel. Currently, David serves as Public Affairs Manager for Dow AgroSciences, developing and executing strategies to protect the company’s reputation and freedom to operate.