As the Director, Life Sciences, Technology Transfer within Innovate Calgary, Maris is responsible for the technology transfer operations including business development, industry partnering, licensing, and startup creation.
Expertise and background:
- PhD, Botany, University of Toronto (Plant Physiology, Ion Transport, and Membrane Biology)
- Post Doc, University of California Davis (Protein Purification/Biochemistry)
- Project Lead, Abiotic Stress Traits, Arcadia Biosciences
- Technology Transfer, University of California Davis (Life Sciences)