Todd Mockler

Todd Mockler is an accomplished scientist with extensive experience in the field of molecular genetics and agricultural biotechnology. Since August 2011, Todd Mockler has served as a Member and Principal Investigator at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. Additionally, Todd Mockler holds the position of Chief Technology Officer at Benson Hill, where efforts focus on enhancing agricultural productivity through biotech innovation. As Vice President of Genomics at NewLeaf Symbiotics, Inc. since December 2013, Todd Mockler further contributes to advancing genomics in agriculture. Todd Mockler is also engaged in academia as an Adjunct Faculty member at several institutions, including the University of Arizona and Washington University in St. Louis. Prior experience includes co-founding firms such as GeneSpace and Intuitive Genomics and serving as an Associate Professor at Oregon State University. Todd Mockler earned a PhD in Molecular Genetics from UCLA and a BA in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from Wesleyan University.