Our Team

Robb Fraley, Ph.D.

Director

Dr. Fraley is the former Executive Vice President and CTO of Monsanto Company. A World Food Prize Laureate, Dr. Fraley is widely recognized as a key contributor to the worldwide science and agriculture communities, most notably for developing the first genetically modified crops as a solution for farmers battling pests and weeds threatening their yields. Throughout his career, Dr. Fraley has authored more than 100 publications and patent applications relating to technical advances in agricultural sciences.