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02-04-2009 - Keynote presentation by Global Head Biologics R&D for Merial, Ltd

Dr. Robert Nordgren is currently the Global Head, Biologics R&D for Merial, Ltd., a global animal health industry leading company. 
 
His educational and professional positions include:  Researcher, United State Department of Agriculture/Animal Research Services, Veterinary Toxicology and Entomology Research Laboratory 1984-1985; Scientist, Senior Unit Manager Avian Product Development,  Solvay Animal Health, 1986-1996; Vice President, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Global Biologics Research & Development 1996-1999; Head of  Biologics Research & Development 1999-2001; Head, Merial Ltd., Research & Technology Acquisition 2001-2003.  As Global Head, Biologics R&D he is responsible for all phases of discovery, research, development and commercialization of Biological, and Biotherapeutic projects and platforms.  A substantial proporation of the genetically modified “next generation” (recombinant class 2 and 3) vaccines licensed and on the market in the world come from Merial Limited. Specifically, his role within the project is to coordinate the prioritization, resources, and output of the activities required to make the material requiring Merial output/capabilities available and on time.

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