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Biography

Jason has over 25 years of experience in plant tissue culture & micropropagation, genetic modification, gene editing and molecular biology research and development in academic and industry organisations. Jason has a number of publications and patents in genetic modification methods, transgene expression and biomass modification. Previously Jason was the industry lead for the Syngenta Centre for Sugarcane Biofuels Development, a collaboration with QUT, and was Biotechnology Group Leader for Syngenta, leading commercial genetic improvement programs and capability development programs for Syngenta. Jason joined CSIRO in 2022 as the Group Leader for Trait Innovation which conducts research on crop genetics and methods to accelerate genetic improvement via deployment of techniques such as TILLING and Gene Editing in Canola, Wheat, Barley, Grapevine, chickpea and Lupins for a number of internal and external clients.

Other Interests

New Breeding Technologies,
Biomass Utilisation/Biofuels,
Biofortification,
Agriculture for Developing Countries,
Bioeconomy/Circular Economy,
Pest & Disease Resistance,

Academic Qualifications

  • 2001

    Ph.D. - Plant Molecular Biology/Virology
    Queensland University of Technology

  • 2010

    MBA - Research Management
    Southern Cross University

  • 2021

    Project Management Professional
    Project Management Institiute

Current Roles

  • Deputy Director - Science (Acting)
    Research Strategy

Professional Experiences

  • April 2022-June 2024

    Group Leader - Trait Innovation
    CSIRO

  • November 2016-March 2022

    Product Development Project Manager - Novel Feed Ingredients
    Ridley Agriproducts

  • June 2014-October 2016

    Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Lead - APAC
    Syngneta

  • Jan 2012-May 2014

    Group Leader - Biotechnology
    Syngenta

  • August 2010-January 2012

    Australian Regional Crop Lead - Sugarcane R&D
    Syngenta

  • April 2008-August 2010

    Team Lead - Sugarcane Transformation and Trait Validation
    Syngenta

  • July 2005-March 2008

    Senior Research Scientist
    Queensland University of Technology

  • March 1996-July 2005

    Research Assistant/PhD Student/Research Scientist
    BSES Limited (Sugar Research Australia)

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