总部位于美国加利福尼亚州圣地亚哥 巴士 LLC, a privately-held San Diego-based trait development company that produces crop traits for the agricultural community, has announced the addition of three scientists to its team as part of the first phase of a growth strategy that will include the addition of 10 new staff members by the end of 2009. All three will be based at Cibus’ San Diego headquarters.
Dr. Uvini Gunawardena, Ph.D., who brings more than 20 years of experience, will join Cibus as Research Scientist, Molecular Biology. She will be responsible for initiating, directing and executing all preclinical scientific research, planning and executing laboratory research, participating in patent applications, and contributing to scientific literature and conferences. Gunawardena also will be responsible for the management and professional development of the research group.
Brian Aevermann, MS 和 Tiffany Hsu 分别被任命为细胞生物学系的高级研究员和研究员。作为高级研究员，Aevermann 将负责植物细胞培养和植物分子生物学研究的具体技术方面，主要关注植物细胞生物学，特别强调植物再生技术。
细胞生物学研究助理 Tiffany Hsu 将负责研究特殊项目、分析数据和解释结果，以及准备技术报告、摘要、方案和定量分析等任务。
“Cibus has boasted consistent growth since the company was founded in 2001, and this year we have seen an exciting ramp up in our team as a result of new ventures and partnerships based on increased demand for our Rapid Trait Development System (RTDS),” said Peter Beetham, Senior Vice President of Research, Cibus. “Uvini, Brian and Tiffany will complement our existing 35-strong staff, bringing unique talents that will propel our current operations. We welcome Uvini’s stellar reputation and comprehensive experience; Brian, who has a demonstrated zeal for the study of cell biology; and Tiffany, who brings great enthusiasm and a proven dedication to the field of science and biology.”