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(New!) Bayer Webinar

Join us for a live, interactive webinar with Bayer Crop Science, one of the world’s leading innovators in crop science and pest control.

Bayer scientists will be discussing an innovative new program, Testing4Ag, which will make Bayer's state-of-the-art biological screening cascades available to compounds from labs around the world. 

Following a presentation, the Bayer team will answer questions directly from researchers during a live Q&A. You can review the opportunity in advance here. 

Who should attend:

  • PIs, Postdocs and Grad Students
  • Startups

Relevant areas of expertise:

  • Plant and Crop Protection
  • Synthetic and Medicinal Chemistry
  • Natural Product Isolation

Here's what you'll learn:

  • Bayer's preferred submissions and how to make your proposal stand out
  • How Bayer can partner to help you bring your innovations to the world

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Speakers

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Phil Taylor, PhD
Open Innovation Lead, Bayer Crop Science

Phil joined Bayer in 2018 upon the acquisition of Monsanto where he led Biotech New Investments and fostered external R&D engagements. Today, as Open Innovation Lead, Phil plays a central role cultivating relationships with researchers around the world and providing a home at Bayer for them to accelerate their ideas. 

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Simon Maechling, PhD
Innovation Scout, Bayer Crop Science

Simon has spent his career working in the agrochemicals industry. As an experienced project manager, he has worked in organic synthesis, drug discovery and life sciences. Simon now scouts for innovation at Bayer Crop Science. 

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Tobias Harschneck, PhD
Lab Leader | Chemistry, Bayer Crop Science

Tobias joined Bayer in 2014 as lab leader in chemistry. Since then, his work has focused on discovery and optimization of insecticides. Tobias is also passionate about advancing internal and external innovation at Bayer. He is the project lead for the Testing4Ag program.

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Michael Crawford, PhD
Emerging Projects Lead, Bayer Crop Science

Michael has over 15 years of experience in small molecule discovery for both start-ups and large agrochemical companies. He is currently leading a team to evaluate new technologies via external collaborations at Bayer.