Matias Kinzurik, Ph.D, currently works as a Business Development Manager at Wellington UniVentures. Previously, Matias has held positions such as Innovation Lead at AsureQuality, Programme Manager - Genetics at Beef + Lamb New Zealand, and Research Programme Manager at Bragato Research Institute. With a background in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Matias also holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry from The University of Auckland. Matias is passionate about driving innovation and creating impact through applied R&D in various industries.