State Department’s Biotechnology & Agricultural Policy Officer Dr. Wayne Schmidt visited Uruguay to understand the perspectives of academics, policy makers, and industry on Uruguay’s challenges in using existing and emerging biotechnologies.
During his visit, Dr. Schmidt attended the inauguration of the new Biotechnology Center for Research and Innovation, met with ORT University School of Engineering faculty and engaged in an interactive discussion with ORT University researchers and students in a closed door session on the intersection of biotechnology, commerce/trade, and politics.
