Biographical Sketch

Dr. David S. Weir

Director, Delaware Biotechnology Institute

Dr. David S. Weir received his B.S. in chemistry and Ph.D. in chemical physics from the University of Strathclyde, Scotland. He lectured at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland before joining the DuPont Company in Wilmington, Delaware where his 35-year career included leadership positions in the business and scientific areas of the company’s polymer, fiber and agriculture businesses. As vice president for global research and development, he played a leadership role in developing DuPont’s worldwide capability in agriculture and plant science.

After retiring from Dupont, Dr. Weir became a director of Grupo Vicunha, a Brazilian conglomerate. In 1998, he was appointed to the staff of the University Delaware as director of the Delaware Biotechnology Institute, a partnership involving state government, academic institutions and the private sector.

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