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Ever since she was a child in Uganda, Ketra Oketcho has been interested in the science behind the natural world. Today, as a researcher in the Taylor and Bart labs, she is fighting food insecurity in her home country by helping to develop improved cassava varieties. In a new profile, learn about her journey to the Center and her hopes for how improved cassava could benefit lives in Uganda and beyond. Read more.
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The Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2), announced the five companies selected to participate in the program’s fourth agtech cohort. The companies consist of sustainable agriculture startups focused on using biological solutions to improve the resilience of global food systems. These startups, including Danforth Center spinout Peptyde Bio, will receive funding and collaborate with Danforth Center principal investigators to develop their innovative technologies. Read more.
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Principal Investigator Todd Mockler, PhD, was recently interviewed by WebMD about the future of food. Featured as an expert in a series of three articles, Dr. Mockler provided his insights on crop development, artificial intelligence, climate change, and the role they all play in our changing global food system. Check out the articles here.
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The Danforth Center is one of several organizations representing St. Louis in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program (MIT REAP). St. Louis was selected as one of eight locations from around the world to join this program, which is designed to bolster innovation and entrepreneurship. The Center’s participation in this program will help strengthen the St. Louis region’s growing bioscience and geospatial industries. Read more.
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The St. Louis innovation ecosystem is a unique mix of talent, capital, facilities, and networks that create opportunities for startups to thrive and individuals to find meaningful careers. The Danforth Center is at the heart of this ecosystem and has helped launch new companies and initiatives that are shaping our region’s future. Click here to learn more.
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This month we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and recognize their history, culture, and ongoing fight for equal rights and acceptance around the world. At the Danforth Center, we know that diversity in the scientific community strengthens the science. We will continue our work to welcome and support our diverse scientists and the LGBTQ+ community. If you would like to support the work of the Danforth Center, visit danforthcenter.org/give.
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