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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    • 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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    BOARDS & AFFILIATIONS (Current)
    • Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology - President
    • National Science Foundation PreMiEr - Industry Advisory Board
    • Plug and Play Tech Center - Mentor
    • NIAMRRE - Advisory Council
    • National Science Foundation I-Corp - Mentor
    • University of Georgia Center for Food Safety - Individual Member
    • International Association of Food Protection – PDGs
    • MichBio - Industry Member
    • Central Michigan University - Biotech Advisory Board
    
    BOARDS & AFFILIATIONS (Past)
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    • International Fresh Produce Association - Food Safety Council
    • MichBio - Board of Directors
    • Cornell University Institute for Food Systems - Industry Partner
    • AOAC - Global Council Corporate Representative, ISPAM
    • United Fresh - Food Safety Council member
    • Produce Marketing Association - Produce Safety Volunteer Committee
    • ISO US Technical Advisory Group - Nanomaterials: Risk Assessment
    • NoroCore USDA/NIFA Food Virology Collaborative - Advisory Team
    • Henry Ford Community College - Biotechnology Advisory Board
    • Eastern Michigan University - Biology Career Development Advisor