Dr. David Thawley
University of Nevada-Reno

Biography:

David Thawley is dean of the University of Nevada, Reno's College of Agriculture and director of the university's Agricultural Experiment Station.

Under Thawley's leadership between 1988-1989, Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine has become the primary focus of university activities in molecular biology. Their academic swine program is considered No. 1 in the nation, and the Food Animal Biotechnology Center is recognized worldwide.

Prior to Thawley's 12-year tenure at Minnesota, he was professor and associate dean of research at the University of Missouri's College of Veterinary Medicine and assistant director of Missouri's Agricultural Experiment Station. He directed a $13 million initiative to strengthen campus-wide programs in molecular biology.

Thawley has traveled to 16 foreign countries as a field consultant, and has served on numerous global agriculture committees for the National Association of Universities and Land-Grant Colleges.