River Falls, WI - BioDiagnostics Inc., a leader in genetic purity and standard germination seed testing, announces that Michael Thompson, Ph.D. has joined the company as its new manager of DNA Technologies.
Most recently Project Leader of Technology Development at Monsanto in St. Louis, MO, Thompson will lead BioDiagnostics’ DNA department. BioDiagnostics provides cutting-edge molecular technology to help plant breeders find recombinants and segregants and molecular marker assays to increase effectiveness of plant breeding programs.
"We are fortunate to have Michael join our company and lead the DNA team," said Quentin Schultz, CEO, BioDiagnostics. "He understands the business issues our plant breeding customers face and how research, advances in testing and new technologies can them reach their program goals."
Thompson brings more than fifteen years of biotechnology experience in both business and scientific research. His business experience includes leading diagnostic technology development programs and teams and managing high throughput genotyping product development. Thompson also has conducted and led molecular biology research for the National Institutes of Health and at several universities, including the University of Minnnesota where he received his Ph.D. in Plant Molecular Biology.
BioDiagnostics Inc. is a leading seed testing company providing a complete line of genetic purity and standard germination testing services. BioDiagnostics partners with seed companies to achieve seed excellence by providing comprehensive industry experience and leading seed testing technology.
—Posted May 24, 2004