Agre wins Next Gen Leadership Award at AGBT 2024
Agre Paterne, IITA-CGIAR Molecular Breeder Scientist, joined IITA in 2016 as a postdoctoral fellow and consultant. He has since served in the Yam Breeding Unit of IITA, contributing groundbreaking results in breeding, data analysis, and optimized root tuber solutions to farmers. He currently focuses on applying biological information and molecular tools to support yam breeding. His hard work and immense contribution gained
Agre wins Next Gen Leadership Award at AGBT 2024
Agre Paterne, IITA-CGIAR Molecular Breeder Scientist, joined IITA in 2016 as a postdoctoral fellow and consultant. He has since served in the Yam Breeding Unit of IITA, contributing groundbreaking results in breeding, data analysis, and optimized root tuber solutions to farmers. He currently focuses on applying biological information and molecular tools to support yam breeding. His hard work and immense contribution gained international acclaim during the just-concluded Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT) conference on 7 February in Orlando, Florida, USA. AGBT hosts networking events and conferences for change-makers in life sciences and the global biotech community.