Shai Lawit

Shai Lawit possesses extensive experience in crop trait research and development, serving as Director of Trait Strategy & Testing and Director of Trait Discovery at Pairwise from May 2021 to December 2023. Lawit has led global strategic initiatives for crop traits across various product segments, focusing on yield, flavor, disease resistance, and composition. Prior to Pairwise, Lawit worked at Corteva Agriscience as a Research Scientist III, engaging in molecular mode of action studies, and held various research positions at DuPont Pioneer, contributing to significant projects including a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation initiative. Lawit’s academic background includes a Ph.D. in Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology and a B.S. in Microbiology and Cell Science from the University of Florida.