Albert D. Friesen
Appearance
Albert D. Friesen | |
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Born | May 19, 1947 |
Occupation(s) | President and CEO |
Employer | Winnipeg Rh Institute |
Known for | WinRho |
Albert "Bert" D. Friesen, OM (born May 19, 1947) is a Canadian biotechnologist involved in biotechnology innovation.[1] His biotechnology career began as the first full-time employee of the Winnipeg Rh Institute, where he later became president and CEO, and led the development of WinRho, one of Canada's first successful biotech products.[2]
Career
[edit]In 1987, Dr. Friesen was a founder and the company’s first board of directors Chairman at the Industrial Biotechnology Association of Canada (IBAC) which is now known as BIOTECanada.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Local bio-entrepreneur to be honoured". Winnipeg Free Press. 2013-04-22. Retrieved 2016-07-20.
- ^ "Manitoba's Bio Builder - Biotechnology FocusBiotechnology Focus | Biotechnology Focus – Leading change in Canada's life science industry, from innovation to business". Biotechnologyfocus.ca. 2013-09-06. Retrieved 2016-07-20.
- ^ "Albert Friesen | BAM Outstanding Leadership in Bioscience". Medicure Inc. Retrieved 2024-11-15.