Meet the visionary team behind Bioenterprise Canada

The Science and Innovation Advisory Committee taps into the expertise of industry leaders, stakeholders, and top researchers to drive industry innovation.

The Purpose of the Committee:

• Participate in strategy sessions, pitch competitions, and review committees for funding and acceleration programs delivered by Bioenterprise
• Collaborate, either directly or through Bioenterprise staff, with members of Canada’s Food & Agri-Tech Engine, partners, and other agri-tech stakeholders within the Bioenterprise network
• Participate at global events including seminars, summits, networking events, trade missions, and/or trade shows
• Provide or receive introductions to key stakeholders including research institutions, government bodies, service providers, and consultants
• Facilitate networking opportunities

Dr. Alison Duncan
Professor

Department of Human Health
University of Guelph

Dr. Rickey Yada Professor and Dean

Faculty of Land and Food Systems
University of British Columbia

Dr. Rajiv Aneja
Managing Director

ABCA Biosolutions

Dr. Jason Cleaversmith
Executive Director

PEI BioAlliance

Dr. Tim Sharbel
Professor, Researcher, and Director

Plant Sciences
University of Saskatchewan

Dr. Mike Lohuis
VP of Genetics

Research Innovation
Semex

Dr. Deborah Henderson
Director

Institute for Sustainable Horticulture
Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Dr. Mike Dixon
Professor

Environmental Sciences
University of Guelph

Dr. Lenore Newman
Director

Food and Agriculture Institute
University of the Fraser Valley

Dr. Tarlok Sahota
Director

Agricultural Research Station
Lakehead University

Dr. Martin Scanlon
Dean

Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences
University of Manitoba

Kimberley Cathline
Manager

Research Program, Centre of Research & Innovation (Horticulture)
Niagara College

Dr. Yuri Montanholi
Researcher and Instructor

Agricultural Technology
Universidad de la Republica Uruguay

Dr. Franco Berruti
Professor

Chemical Engineering
University of Western Ontario
Founding Director – ICFAR

Dr. Marney Isaac
Professor and Researcher

Environmental Sciences
University of Toronto

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois
Scientific Director

Agri-Food Analytics Lab
Dalhousie University

Dr. Paul Hoekstra
Vice President

Strategic Development
Grain Farmers of Ontario

Dr. David Bressler
Professor and Associate Dean

STEM Research
University of Alberta; Bressler Lab