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Toni Kutchan, PhD, vice president for Research and Oliver M. Langenberg Distinguished Investigator at the Danforth Center was elected President of the Board of Trustees of the Academy of Science – St. Louis. Dr. Kutchan is the first woman to serve in this role. Founded in 1856, the Academy of Science – St. Louis is the oldest science academy west of the Allegheny Mountains and works to advance science education throughout the region. Read more.
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As reported in the St. Louis Business Journal, the Danforth Center has just announced the establishment of the Danforth Technology Company (DTC), a wholly-owned C corporation to facilitate the creation of startup companies from technologies developed by Danforth Center scientists. This new corporation will link Center scientists with entrepreneurs, investors, companies, and technology leaders to move innovative scientific advancements from the lab to the land. Read more.
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Kiona Elliott, a graduate student in Dr. Rebecca Bart’s lab, is the Danforth Center’s 2022 William H. Danforth Plant Science Fellow. The fellowship supports outstanding PhD students whose research demonstrates great promise for advancing plant science. In a new profile, discover how Kiona found her calling to the sciences, and learn how she is working to improve food security around the world. Read her story here.
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The Danforth Center has announced the election of three new directors to its Board: Patrick O. Brown, PhD, CEO and Founder of Impossible Foods; Sara Yang Bosco, Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel for Emerson; and Sanjeev Krishnan, Chief Investment Officer of S2G Ventures. As board directors, these visionary leaders will help ensure the Center operates lawfully, ethically, and productively, while also serving as ambassadors and advocates of the Center’s mission and research. Read more.
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Perennial or “long-lived” plants offer many benefits to the environment — from fixing carbon to restoring soil health. Matthew Rubin, PhD, a research scientist in Dr. Allison Miller’s lab, is working to increase our understanding of these plants and use them to make agriculture more sustainable. In a new blog post, learn more about Matthew and how he and his colleges are unlocking the potential of perennials for the good of farmers and the planet. Read more.
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The Danforth Center has a mission to improve the human condition through plant science. Our scientists pursue scientific discovery in order to feed the hungry, improve health, preserve the environment, and uplift our region. We hope you feel the green love and consider a recurring gift to the Danforth Center. Your monthly small change can lead to real impact. Make your recurring gift today.
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