Dennis Ridenour
Dennis Ridenour has always had a passion for science, even having a telescope and microscope as a child. That passion has been a huge positive for KC. Dennis is the President and CEO of BioNexus KC, the coordinating body for the KC region’s life sciences research initiatives.
In his role, Dennis is instrumental in fostering regional collaboration and increasing the concentration and capacity for life sciences and healthcare research in the region.
His strategic initiatives have not only made the region more efficient at commercializing locally developed technologies and improving health outcomes but also positively impacted the regional economy by leveraging our strengths at the intersection of human and animal health.
Before his current role, he served as CEO of BioKansas for almost four years, a regional life science and healthcare trade association. He managed all facets of the organization, including day-to-day operations, member development and engagement, strategic planning, and finance.
He also previously worked at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research in Kansas City, MO, Merck Research Labs in Boston, MA, and as a researcher in the Department of Neurobiology at Harvard Medical School.
Outside of his professional role, Dennis Ridenour is deeply committed to serving his community.
He currently chairs the Board of Directors for RareKC, a non-profit dedicated to accelerating the diagnosis, care, and treatment of rare conditions. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Alphapointe Foundation, a non-profit that empowers people with vision loss to live, work, and be independent.
He also serves on several other advisory boards whose work is committed to workforce development and the fight to eliminate health inequities and the systemic barriers that cause them, as well as being a Board Member of the Missouri Biotechnology Association (MOBIO).
The KC region is fortunate to have Dennis, and I know he will continue to be an impact leader for years to come.
You can visit the BioNexus KC website to learn more.
Website: www.bionexuskc.org