About Dr. Reggie Gaudino
Dr. Reggie Gaudino is a molecular geneticist serving as inaugural Director of the Cannabis Research Institute at the University of Illinois System's Discovery Partners Institute, established with $7M in state funding in 2024. One of the first African-American molecular biologists to enter a U.S. Ph.D. program (1985).
Formerly President and CSO of Steep Hill Labs, where he developed GenKit — the first commercial cannabis DNA sex and CBD tests. He holds patents on terpene synthase gene profiling and cannabinoid synthase breeding methods, with 534+ citations across 43+ publications.
Notable Credentials
- Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics, SUNY Buffalo
- Inaugural Director, Cannabis Research Institute at UIC ($7M funding)
- One of the first African-American molecular biologists in a U.S. Ph.D. program (1985)
- Former President & CSO, Steep Hill Labs; developer of GenKit
- Multiple patents in terpene profiling and cannabinoid breeding
- 534+ citations, 43+ publications
Speaking History
Has appeared at:
Emerald Conference
Quick Info
Role
Director Cannabis Research Institute, UIC
Topic Area
Cultivation
Location
IL, US
Type
Speaker