Dr. Diane Botelho is the Chief Executive Officer of the Research and Productivity Council, a provincial research and technology organization with locations in Fredericton and Moncton NB. Diane obtained her BSc, double majoring in math and chemistry followed by a PhD in bioanalytical chemistry. Diane has several publications spanning the fields of proteomics and pharmaceutical drug design. In her role at RPC, Diane is involved in the complete innovation cycle from concept through to commercialization by providing scientific guidance to government, academic and industrial partners. Diane works with the teams at RPC to support industries and government with a wide array of projects ranging from environmental testing and regulatory support to automation, health and safety, food safety, water safety, green energy, carbon capture, sustainable aquaculture, fish health research and fish health diagnostics. Diane is a chartered chemist with the Association of the Chemical Profession of Ontario, a registered biosafety officer with the Canadian Association for Biological Safety, an adjunct professor with the University of New Brunswick and a registered highland dance instructor with the Royal Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing.
