Marine Bioproducts CRC (MBCRC), Australia’s largest Research & Development hub dedicated to new and sustainable marine bioproducts, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr Mike Patane as the new Research Director.
In this key leadership role, Dr Patane will be responsible for guiding and advancing the organisation’s research strategy and initiatives and driving innovation in the marine bioproducts industry. He brings a wealth of global experience in business development, commercial innovation, strategy, and technical leadership.
“We are delighted to welcome Dr Patane to our team as Research Director. He is an excellent fit for the organisation and brings expertise that will undoubtedly strengthen our high-quality, collaborative and industry-focused research, aligned with MBCRC’s vision to make Australia a global significant player in the marine bioproducts industry,” said Dr Justin Coombs, CEO at MBCRC.
Dr Patane holds a PhD in Biochemistry from Western Sydney University and is equipped with over 20 years of involvement in developing and commercialising science for food, health, and nutrition ingredients, including creating 12+ patented technologies that have been licensed in the global marketplace.
“Thank you Justin, together with the team and partners in the Marine Bioproducts CRC family, for the kind invitation to be part of this exciting journey. I am looking forward to working with our partners, to develop and commercialise an exciting array of technologies that will help our environment, various industries and the community, together with the health and wellbeing of consumers everywhere,” said Dr Patane.
MBCRC is excited about the future of research under Dr Patane’s guidance and looks forward to achieving new milestones in the marine bioproducts industry.
