19 December, 2005
Key science appointment at Scion
Crown Research Institute Scion, based in Rotorua, has announced the appointment of Dr Elspeth MacRae as its Group
Manager Biomaterials Research.
The GM Biomaterials Research will oversee Scion's three biomaterials science units - Cellwall Biotechnology,
Biomaterials Engineering and Eco Smart Technologies.
Scion Chief Executive, Tom Richardson, says Dr MacRae will also oversee science quality and science strategy across the
group.
"Dr MacRae has a broad and wide ranging experience in research and commercialisation, as well as a long history in
collaborative work with New Zealand and international organisations.
"She brings a range of scientific strengths and new perspectives to our organisation and we look forward to having her
on board," says Dr Richardson.
"Our BioMaterials Futures Strategy, announced in 2003, sets our direction in providing research for renewable,
plant-based materials and products. Our vision is to be recognised as a leader in plant based biomaterials science and
Dr MacRae will help drive us towards that goal."
Dr MacRae is currently the Science Leader-Industrial Biotechnology at HortResearch and she will join Scion in early
March.
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