Special interests:  African agriculture, improving crops via biotechnology  

Position:  Biotechnology Advisor, Africa USA;

Improvement of crops using biotechnology if classical breeding is unable to obtain a solution to a given constraint. Technical advisor for biotechnology for United States Agency for International Development.  Support USAID missions for Science and Technology related issues in agriculture, especially as it relates to biotechnology.  I have a focus on West and Central Africa.  I worked in Pioneer for over 18 years and am applying my practical knowledge of improving crops via biotechnology to crops important to developing countries

Cowpea is an important source of protein and energy for many in Africa; improving its productivity will improve the lives of millions.