Robert S. Donofrio MS, PhD

Principle Consultant, Founder and CEO
Dr. Donofrio is a Global R&D Executive with over 25 years of experience in driving innovation, method development, and product development from conception to commercial launch. As a strategic planner, he has consistently commercialized impactful products by leading global food safety diagnostics, public health, and life science labs. Through his leadership he has ensured profitability, market share growth, efficiency and quality. Known for his leadership in culture and change management, he has established Centers of Excellence, integrated acquisitions, and improved KPIs. A respected technology leader, Rob has fostered collaborations with academia, industry, and regulatory agencies for new technology scoping and commercialization. As an innovation cultivator, he has created and implemented global systems and approaches for ideation, engaged external experts and key stakeholders in the development process and developed a robust intellectual property pipeline through novel product and method development.
EXPERIENCE
  • Principal Consultant & CEO, BioScope Innovations LLC
  • Chief Science Officer, Neogen Corporation
  • Vice President, Global R&D, Neogen Corporation
  • Vice President, Food Safety R&D, Neogen Corporation
  • Director, Microbiology R&D, Neogen Corporation
  • Director, Applied Research Center, NSF International
  • Director, Microbiology Laboratory, NSF International
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    • BOARDS & AFFILIATIONS
    • Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology - President Elect
    • International Fresh Produce Association - Food Safety Council
    • International Association of Food Protection – PDGs
    • MichBio - Board of Directors, Director
    • National Science Foundation PreMiEr - Industry Advisory Board
    • Plug and Play Tech Center - Mentor
    • University of Georgia Center for Food Safety - Individual Member
    
    EDUCATION Doctor of Philosophy in Biological Sciences - Michigan Technological University Master of Science in Microbiology - Duquesne University Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences - University of Dayton
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