Michael (Scott) Greer

A leader in the emerging field of cannabis biotechnology, Scott Greer is on the cutting edge of global innovation. As the Senior Director of Operations with Willow Biosciences, a company using synthetic biology to redesign yeast strains to produce cannabinoids, Greer bridges the realms of science and business. Expertly coordinating funding, operations and research teams is all in a day’s work for Greer, and his vision plays a key role in economic and environmental sustainability. He also combines his love of science with teaching, and has spent much of his career overseeing and mentoring biotechnology students. His boundless curiosity fuels his passion, and it is clear that Greer’s academic and professional contributions will impact the world for years to come.