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NCLifeSci AgTech Luncheon and Forum: Navigating the Agricultural Regulatory Landscape

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
* Registration open until 4/13/26 at 11:59 PM (EDT)
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Category: NCLifeSci Life Sciences Forum
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Join NCLifeSci members and guests for networking, lunch and a conversation on Navigating the Agricultural Regulatory Landscape moderated by Megan Lyman, general counsel at Phospholutions.

On the panel, Tim Kelliher, Ph.D., director of the Genome Editing Center for Sustainable Agriculture at NC State University, will discuss gene editing in plants.

We are also working to secure speakers to highlight

  • animal health,
  • funding mechanisms and
  • regulatory aspects.

Thank you to our event sponsors.



Agenda

April 15
11:30 AM - 11:40 AM Check-in/Registration
11:40 AM - 12:10 PM Networking Lunch
12:10 PM - 12:15 PM Welcome Remarks
Natacha Janvier, membership director, NCLifeSci
Teilo Schaller, Ph.D, principal, life science, Alexandria Venture Investments 
12:15 PM - 12:25 PM Sponsor Remarks
EquipNet
Smith Anderson
VWR, part of Avantor
12:25 PM - 1:25 PM Panel Discussion
NCSU Genome Editing Center for Sustainable Agriculture 
Phospholutions
1:25 PM - 1:30 PM Closing Remarks
Natacha Janvier
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Extended Networking

Tim Kelliher, Ph.D., director, Genome Editing Center for Sustainable Agriculture, NC State University 

Kelliher is the Roberts and Mikhail Distinguished Chair in Plant Genome Editing at North Carolina State University. He also leads the Genome Editing Center, which is focused on rapid deployment of novel genetic traits in row crops, specialty crops and ornamental species. Prior to joining NC State, Kelliher spent 12 years at Syngenta Seeds, leading crop trait and technology discovery. He holds a Ph.D. in biology from Stanford University.

Megan Lyman, general counsel, Phospholutions

Bio coming soon.

Registration Options

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Member Registration
If you are affiliated with a member company, please register as a member. Registration Ends 4/13/26 at 11:59 PM EDT
FREE
Non-Member Registration
If you are interested in joining NCLifeSci, please contact NCLifeSci Membership Director Natacha Janvier. Registration Ends 4/13/26 at 11:59 PM EDT
$25.00
* Registration open until 4/13/26 at 11:59 PM (EDT)
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