LOS ALAMOS, NM, March 9, 2020 / - PRESS RELEASE - Trait Biosciences Inc., a leading biotechnology research organization providing innovative technology to the hemp and cannabis industry, has announced the promotion of Dr. Rebecca White to the role of Chief Technology Officer. She previously served as Chief Operating Officer of Trait Biosciences.

White will be responsible for the continued development of Trait Biosciences’ technology roadmap, harnessing her extensive experience in product commercialization strategy and leading a team of world-renowned scientists and technologists.

“By promoting Dr. White to Trait’s Chief Technology Officer, we proudly recognize the scientific acumen and ability to develop technologies and clinical research she demonstrated as Chief Operating Officer,” said Peter McDonough, Trait's chief executive officer. “Dr. White’s unique combination of research expertise and executive leadership capabilities make her supremely qualified to move our groundbreaking water-soluble cannabinoid technology into the market’s most reliable and predictable formulations of CBD- and THC-infused consumer products.”

“I am excited to be involved in developing such a robust suite of technology platforms for the hemp and cannabis industry,” said White. “Trait is positioned for commercial success and I’m thrilled to lead such a remarkable team.”

White is the first Chief Technology Officer for Trait Biosciences. She has more than a decade of experience within bioscience-based industries, successfully pioneering efforts to commercialize algae as an agricultural crop. As a scientist with a strong business and communications background, her experience in both commercialization of novel plant-based products and technology transfer from lab to field make her uniquely suited to lead Trait Biosciences operations teams. White has a Ph.D. in Microbiology from Texas A&M University and received her Honors B.Sc. degree from the University of North Texas.