Dong (Daphne) An
About Dong (Daphne) An
Dong (Daphne) An is a Senior Formulation Scientist at Avicanna Inc. with extensive experience in formulation development and research in the fields of natural medicine and nutrition.
Current Role at Avicanna
Dong (Daphne) An serves as a Senior Formulation Scientist at Avicanna Inc. since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing formulations that align with the company's objectives in the cannabis industry. Her expertise contributes to the advancement of product development within the organization, leveraging her extensive background in formulation science.
Previous Experience at Canada Optimal Nature Inc.
Prior to her current position, An worked at Canada Optimal Nature Inc. in two capacities. She served as a Senior Engineer in Formulation and Processing for eight months and later as a QA QC Planning Coordinator for ten months. These roles provided her with valuable experience in quality assurance and formulation processes.
Experience at MedReleaf
An has significant experience from her tenure at MedReleaf, where she worked as a Formulation Technologist for two years and as a Formulation Development Leader for one year. Her work in Markham involved developing formulations that supported the company's product offerings in the cannabis sector.
Educational Background
An holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Memorial University of Newfoundland, where she studied from 2010 to 2013. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biotechnology from Nankai University, completing her studies from 2005 to 2009. This educational foundation supports her expertise in formulation science and research.
Research and Development Expertise
An possesses a mature skill set in research and product development, particularly in nutrition and natural medicine. Her experience includes working as a Research Assistant at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and as an R&D Acting Leader at Nutralab. She demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail, enhancing efficiency in laboratory and research settings.