Nandini Mendu, Ph.D.
Senior Director of Evaluation, Focused Initiative Team
Department: Focused InitiativesContact Information
919-314-8334
About
As senior director of evaluation on the North Carolina Biotechnology Center's Focused Initiative Team since March 2016, Nandini supports the growth of the ag ecosystem including technology-based economic development of the ag crop and animal sector.
Nandini has strong experience in R&D leadership, including senior roles at Embrex, Pfizer and Zoetis. Her background also includes launching innovation programs, obtaining non-dilutive and cost-sharing funding, technology and IP assessment, business development and alliance management. Additionally, she has been a consultant at Blue Pine Consulting, LLC where she advised small and mid-sized companies on research planning, business plan development and strategy.
Nandini holds undergraduate and master’s degrees in plant biology from the University of Delhi, India, and a Ph.D. in genetics from the University of Minnesota.