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short bio
Dr. Jeremy Friedberg is a scientist, entrepreneur, and speaker with a proven record of founding and leading ventures across AgTech, Biotech, Biosynthetics, and learning technologies. He has served in senior executive roles for multiple companies and has been recognized internationally by the National Science Foundation, The Journal of Science, and the United Nations.
Holding a Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology from the University of Guelph, Dr. Friedberg brings deep expertise in yeast biosynthetics, industrial fermentation, medical cannabis, advanced cultivation systems, cannabis genomics, and large-scale agronomic and metabolomic data analytics.
Previously Chief Science Officer at MedReleaf Corp. and Lavvan Inc., he now leads Friedberg Scientific Advisors, an R&D consultancy supporting innovation across the AgTech and Biotech sectors. He continues to advise emerging and established organizations globally, advancing science-driven solutions and fostering evidence-based innovation.
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active professional activities
- 2021 – Present: Principle Investigator & Founder. Friedberg Scientific Advisors. An advisory and consulting organization assisting groups with the different aspects of implementing scientific practices – from designing scientific methodologies and deploying scientific communications to planning and training.
- 2018 – Present: Co-founder & Senior Scientific Advisor. Index Biosystems. Co-inventor of the DNA-based BipTag system for food traceability.
- 2020 – Present: Scientific Advisor. Cultiware
- 2019 – 2024: Chief Science Officer. Lavvan Inc. Overseeing corporate scientific directions, clinical research, non-clinical research, coordination of yeast strain development, scientific communications and execution of the research and development program.
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selected research
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inventions & patents
LAVVAN: Biosynthetic Cannabinoids through our Cellular Agriculture Process.
MedReleaf DX is a tool that you and your physician can use to personalize your medication regiment – to figure out what medication and dosage is appropriate for you.
Made from inactive bakerʼs yeast, BioTags® are uniquely traceable microscopic barcodes that allow food safety professionals to simulate contamination—without disrupting production.
STITCH™ is a gamified data-driven learning platform technology. It’s a cloud-based learning system designed to supply “learning as a service.”
Spongelab.com is an online community devoted to science communication and the use of digital content for learning.
Cellscape Explorer. A visualization and data modeling platform developed to test and explore cellular anatomy and physiology.
Nupreps is a device designed to rapidly isolate and purify nucleic acids.