Marc-André D’Aoust, PhD Vice President, Research & Innovation Dr. D’Aoust joined Medicago in July 1999 as Team Leader, research and development. He was successively Project Leader, Product development and Director, Research and Innovation prior to his appointment as Vice President, Research and Innovation. He was closely involved in the development of Medicago technological platform as well as in the development of the capacity to produce virus-like particles and bio therapeutics in alfalfa and Nicotiana benthamiana. He is co-inventor on more than 330 patent or patent applications in relation to the technological platform or the products of the company. Mr. D’Aoust holds a bachelor degree in biology and a Ph.D. in plant biochemistry and molecular biology.