My name is Milly N. Kanobe. I work for the RAI Services Company as a Master Scientist in the Clinical Studies Division. I am a trained Plant Breeder/Geneticist. I completed my PhD in Plant Breeding and Genetics at Iowa State University (ISU). Research during my training at ISU involved the development of corn varieties with bioavailable iron in the grain, through genetic engineering and biotechnology. My previous experience in training involved working in the fields of Plant Pathology and Virology to assess yield losses due to a variety of sweet potato virus diseases. At Reynolds, I have been involved in leading Plant Breeding programs to develop disease-resistant low nicotine varieties (Flue-cured, Barley and Oriental tobacco), leading the clinical and scientific execution of clinical studies as well as drafting and scientific reviews of clinical sections for PMTA regulatory submissions.