Bogumil J. Karas

Bogumil J. Karas has a diverse work experience in various scientific and academic roles. Bogumil J. is currently working as a Scientific Advisor at Cultivarium since August 2022. Prior to that, they held the position of Assistant Professor at Western University since March 2017. Bogumil J. also served as an Adjunct Research Professor in the Department of Biochemistry from November 2015 to February 2017. Bogumil has been actively involved in the field of microbiology and genetics, having worked as the Chief Executive Officer of DESIGNER MICROBES INC since October 2016. Bogumil J. also founded and held the positions of President and CSO of the same company since March 2015. Additionally, they worked as a Consultant at Primordial Genetics since November 2015 and as an Adjunct Scientist at J. Craig Venter Institute since March 2015. Bogumil J. has also served as a Staff Scientist at J. Craig Venter Institute from January 2013 to February 2015 and as a Post-Doctoral Fellow from January 2010 to December 2012. Bogumil started their career as an undergraduate and graduate student at Western University from September 2000 to December 2009, where they also worked as a Teaching Assistant from September 2004 to April 2008. Bogumil J. also gained research experience as an undergraduate and graduate student at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada from 2002 to 2009.

Bogumil J. Karas completed their education in a variety of fields. Bogumil J. attended Catholic Central High School, although the specific years are not provided. Bogumil J. proceeded to enroll at Fanshawe College from 1998 to 2010, where they focused on Environmental Engineering. Karas then pursued a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree at Western University, specializing in Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, as well as Environmental Engineering from 2000 to 2004. Finally, they attained a Ph.D. in Plant Genetics and Molecular Biology from Western University, covering the years 2004 to 2009.