Program Manager
With experience in industry and academia, Ryan McKenzie now works on Genome Canada’s Genomics Research and Innovation Programs (GRIP) team as a Program Manager. He has a background in plant molecular genetics and worked as a research scientist for two industrial biotechnology companies. Most recently, Ryan worked at the University of Alberta where he supported researchers applying for grant funding through major institutional award programs. He holds a Ph.D. in Plant Biology from the University of Alberta, an M.Sc. in Botany from the University of Toronto, and B.Sc. in Biology and Biotechnology from Carleton University.