Itzhak Kurek is a seasoned professional in the field of bioinformatics and plant sciences, currently serving as CEO and Co-Founder of Cannformatics since April 2017, where the focus is on evaluating consumers' physiological conditions to recommend optimal cannabis cultivars. In addition, Itzhak holds the position of Scientific Advisor at Weedmaps and operates Itzhak Kurek Consulting, providing expertise in technology development and fundraising. Previous experience includes roles such as R&D Consultant at Solix BioSystems and Senior Director of R&D at Kiverdi, where Itzhak led innovative projects in biofuels production. Additional contributions as a Research Scientist at Pioneer Hi-Bred International and Maxygen further underscore a strong background in plant biochemistry and synthetic biology, supported by an extensive academic foundation from prestigious institutions, including a Ph.D. from Tel Aviv University and postdoctoral work at the University of California, Davis.
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