Michael Petersen
Wisconsin Crop Innovation Center, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Senior Scientist

Michael Petersen has over 35 years of experience as a researcher and mentor in both the private and public plant biotech space. He has over 50 issued patents through his time at Monsanto and UW-Madison. His broad-based background includes leading innovative research projects, coordinating complex lab activities, and writing scientific reports. Mike’s expertise is in driving research projects from inception through pre-commercialization. He is proficient in the design, on-lining, and optimization of both biological and mechanical methodologies. Work in plant transformation and gene expression is a passion. Mike has worked at creating many collaborative and fee for service genetic engineering/editing contracts between the UW-Madison and pubic/private entities across the globe, and now focuses on innovative hemp research.

Speaking at:

Transformation and CRISPR Knockout of the CBDAS Gene in Type III Cannabis sativa L.