About us
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PangeiaBiotech is a startup founded in 2015, specialized in plant genetic transformation and on-demand DNA cloning, serving both public and private research institutions.
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We also develop our own transgenic sugarcane cultivars, engineered for resistance to glyphosate and the sugarcane borer. Among the 15 most widely planted varieties in Brazil, we have six ready for field testing, including the highly productive RB867515 and RB127815, licensed from RIDESA/UFV.
Our mission
Carry out genetic transformation of plants with world-class standards and competitive costs, promoting the advancement of the scientific community and bringing innovations in biotechnology to sugarcane cultivation at the same level as those used in corn, soybean and cotton crops.
Our team
Paulo Cezar De Lucca, PhD.
Founder of PangeiaBiotech. More than 24 years of experience with genetic transformation of plants, in addition to 5 transformation patents. His career includes work time at Allelyx Applied Genomics, Syngenta and Centro de Tecnologia Canavieira (CTC).
Almir Zanca, MsC.
Business partner at PangeiaBiotech and main responsible for the molecular biology sector of the company. His career includes work time at Allelyx Applied Genomics, Monsanto, Centro de Tecnologia Canavieira (CTC) and Stoller/Corteva.
John Ke, PhD.
Business consultant at PangeiaBiotech. Has more than 30 years of work experience at Syngenta and Monsanto.
And four more staff on our team, including 3 PhD students