Inari
Sy Traore is a Senior Research Scientist at Inari since July 2022, with prior experience as a CRISPR Scientist at Tuskegee University from October 2017 to July 2022. At Tuskegee University, Sy developed a CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing system for peanuts, focusing on improving seed oil nutritional quality, reducing allergenicity, and developing disease-resistant lines. Sy's expertise extends to other legumes and includes designing and validating gRNA/vector constructs, transforming plants, and mentoring students in research projects. Sy holds a PhD in Translational Plant Science from Virginia Tech and two Master's degrees, one in Plant Molecular Biology from Tuskegee University and another in Animal Physiology from Universite de Ouagadougou.
Inari
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Founded by Flagship Pioneering in 2016, Inari partners with independent seed producers, using predictive design and a unique genetic toolbox to introduce high performing plant varieties that improve the economic and environmental realities of production agriculture. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with additional sites in West Lafayette, Indiana, and Ghent, Belgium, Inari has a growing team of more than 160 employees.