BRIght Ideas: Tuning vine potential
RNA technology could be a gamechanger in vineyards, with the ability to turn gene expression on or off to protect a vine or boost its performance, says molecular biologist Dr Ellie Bradley.
Dr Juliet Ansell comes to BRI from a role as Head of Core and Resilience Innovation at Zespri.
"I wam excited to take on this new role and to bring my experience in science and innovation to grow the future of the wine industry," she says.
Juliet trained at Kings College London, has a PhD from Oxford University, and has lived and worked as a scientist in the United Kingdom, Tanzania, The Gambia, and Australia before taking up a role at Plant & Food Research in New Zealand.
She was seconded to Zespri in 2014 as Innovation Leader, before taking up in the role of Head of Core and Resilience Innovation.
Juliet will relocated to Marlborough for the role, with her appointment effective from 15 July 2024.
