MYM Nutraceuticals Inc. announced that Dr. Charith Adkar has joined the company as its new Chief Science Officer (CFO) effective immediately. Dr. Adkar completed his PhD in Plant Biology and Crop Production from the University of Milano, Italy with the specialization in Molecular Plant Pathology. He completed his postdoctoral studies at Hirosaki University, Japan and Université de Sherbrooke, Canada. His areas of expertise include Plant Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular host-pathogen interactions and Bioinformatics. Dr. Adkar will manage MYM's scientific, research and technological operations. He will work primarily at the Laval and Weedon production facilities.