Dianne N. Janczewski, Ph.D.

Vice President, Scientific Programs Division

Dr. Janczewski is Vice President of the Scientific Programs Division. She holds a Masters Degree in Biology from George Mason University and a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the University of Maryland.

Career Highlights:

• 10+ years in laboratory work involving molecular biology, nucleic acid chemistry, and genetic evaluation
• Experimental design, research techniques, and statistical analysis at the National Cancer Institute
• Highly knowledgeable in molecular and population genetics, genetics of human diseases, and molecular analysis of DNA
• Performed training in laboratory safety including chemical, biological, and radioactive safety procedures
• 6+ years of domestic and international policy experience in biotechnology, agriculture, biosafety, biodiversity, and intellectual property
• Negotiated with public and private entities in Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Latin America
• Developed programs and policies in biosafety control, intellectual property, government-supported science, and research cooperatives
• Applied state-of-the-art techniques in molecular genetics, development assistance, and design of linkages between research science, policy, and development