Dr. Roselida Owuor holds PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology from Maseno University, MSc. from University of Nairobi and a degree in Biological science with specialization in Zoology and Botany from Egerton University. Dr. Owuor is a Deputy Director of Research in the Directorate of Research, Science and Technology in the State Department for Higher Education and Research, Ministry of Education. Dr. Owuor has served at Senior Management Position in Public and Private Sector for a period of more than twenty years. She has been coordinating science, technology and innovation activities at national, regional and international level. She has wealth of experience in corporate governance. She has served in the Boards and Councils of national institutions and international organizations. Dr. Owuor participated in drafting of Biosafety Bill which was enacted in 2009. She also participated in drafting of Regulations under Biosafety Act, 2009. She coordinated finalization of Draft Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, Proposed Biosecurity Bill and Draft Biosecurity and Dual-use Research Policy.