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Where Science Meets Strategy

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Where scientific expertise meets strategy.

A multidisciplinary team dedicated to accelerating agricultural innovation.

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Yasmin Cardoza, Ph.D

International expert in biological crop protection and integrated pest management, advancing technologies from research to field application.

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Dean Gabriel, Ph.D

Internationally recognized plant pathologist and ag-biotech leader advancing disease management, regulatory science, and innovation for more than four decades.

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Ryan Gilmore

Quality and regulatory executive helping biotechnology companies build inspection-ready quality systems and accelerate product development.

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Bridey Maxwell, Ph.D

A seasoned strategic biotechnology leader with over two decades of experience driving innovation in crop protection, RNAi, and agricultural R&D.

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Ken Narva, Ph.D

Internationally recognized scientific leader and strategic advisor in ag-biotech with over 30+ years of experience advancing innovation across startups and global companies.

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Pedro Nunes, Ph.D

Ag-Biotech innovation leader advancing RNA technologies, intellectual property strategy, and product development from discovery to commercialization.

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Thais Rodrigues, Ph.D

Global innovation leader driving technology scouting, portfolio strategy, and external partnerships to accelerate the development of novel agricultural solutions.

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Entrepreneur and executive building global agricultural businesses through manufacturing excellence, technology commercialization, and international expansion.

Chunguang Song

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Balaji Vasudevan, Ph.D

Global venture builder and innovation strategist helping founders, investors, and organizations transform breakthrough science into scalable business impact.

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Shujian Zhang, Ph.D., MBA

Founder of Nexus BioStrategy with over two decades of leadership advancing agricultural innovations through discovery, translational development, and strategic partnerships.

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Mark Zhc

Serial entrepreneur and executive specializing in venture creation, strategic investment, technology commercialization, and global business growth.

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RF Zhd

Global innovation leader advancing biotechnology, biologicals, and RNA technologies from discovery to commercial success.

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Strategic Advisors

Experienced leaders providing strategic guidance to the growth and long-term direction of Nexus BioStrategy.

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Mark Brooks

Corporate venture and innovation leader connecting strategy, capital, partnerships, and M&A to accelerate growth in science-driven industries.

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Toni Bucci, Ph.D

Entrepreneur and biotechnology leader with 30+ years of experience driving innovation, commercialization, and strategic growth.

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Mark Huang

Experienced venture builder and innovation strategist helping companies accelerate commercialization, partnerships, and growth.

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Aristobulo "Tobo" Loaiza, Ph.D

Biotechnology executive driving strategic partnerships, venture growth, and technology commercialization across global life science industries.

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Larry E. Robbins

Corporate attorney and strategic advisor with 40+ years of experience helping innovative companies build, finance, and achieve sustainable growth.

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