Lawrence C. Blume

Lawrence C. Blume, PhD, currently serves as the Food & Ag Sector Lead and Senior Innovation Advisor at RTI Innovation Advisors, specializing in scientific, market, and partnership analyses for Fortune 500 companies within the life sciences, food and beverage, and consumer goods sectors. With extensive experience in cannabinoid research at Wake Forest Health Sciences, Blume advances novel discoveries and explores business opportunities related to therapeutic and consumer applications. A PhD in Physiology & Pharmacology from Wake Forest University, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Duquesne University, underpins a career that includes roles in business and technology development, technology commercialization, and clinical science management, showcasing a strong foundation in commercialization strategies, market analysis, and innovation support.