Associated Press
09-17-07
Vilsack to work with ISU's biosafety institute
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Former Governor Tom Vilsack will work for Iowa
State University's agricultural biosafety institute.
Vilsack agreed to a 2-year deal with the institute, which analyzes the risks and
benefits of genetically modified plant and animal products, among other tasks.
Vilsack will help develop content for a new graduate course on science, policy
and management, and will help teach the course. He will also serve on the
institute's advisory council.
Vilsack served as governor from 1999 to 2007. He also works as an attorney for
the Dorsey & Whitney law firm, and is a visiting law professor at Drake
University.
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