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Our Team
Proven expertise in biology, biotech, and business.
The EPICS founding team brings together leading minds in plant biology, protein engineering, epigenetics, and commercialization. With deep roots in biotech, agriscience, and finance, we are uniquely equipped to reimagine the inputs that power global agriculture.
Dr. Chouaib Meziadi
Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer
Dr. Meziadi is a plant biology expert and the developer of Core Biogenesis technology. With over 15 years of experience in both fundamental and applied research, he specializes in molecular plant systems and the application of plant biotechnology for agricultural innovation.
Dr. Cory Nykiforuk
Chief Operational Officer
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Dr. Nykiforuk brings unique expertise in plant molecular farming and drug development. With over 55 patents in biotechnology and biopharma, his career spans technical R&D, portfolio strategy, and the creation of scalable expression systems for high-value protein production and manufacture
Dr. Hervé Vaucheret
Scientific Advisor – Epigenetics
A globally recognized pioneer in plant epigenetics, Dr. Vaucheret has authored more than 135 peer-reviewed publications with more than 28000 citations and numerous scientific awards. His research has shaped the modern understanding of gene silencing and regulatory pathways in plant systems.
