Wanda Dischert

Wanda Dischert is a seasoned professional in the field of microbiology and biochemistry, currently serving as the Process R&D Leader at International Flavors & Fragrances and as the Process R&D Group Manager for Health & Biosciences. Wanda holds extensive experience from a significant tenure at DuPont Nutrition & Health as an MT BioProcess Manager and has been involved in R&D management at METABOLIC EXPLORER, focusing on the design of microorganisms for transforming plant-derived materials into bulk chemicals like L-Methionine and glycolic acid. Wanda's academic background includes a PhD in Microbiology and Biochemistry from Université Grenoble Alpes, alongside postdoctoral research at Biozentrum, University of Basel, where studies centered on cellular dynamics in Caulobacter crescentus. Prior research at CEA Grenoble involved genetic regulations of hydrogenase synthesis in Rhodobacter capsulatus.