Background
Lancaster, Jane Elizabeth was born on April 15, 1951 in Fokestone, Kent, England. Arrived in New Zealand, 1965. Daughter of Donald Holbrey and Betty Mary Olsson.
Lancaster, Jane Elizabeth was born on April 15, 1951 in Fokestone, Kent, England. Arrived in New Zealand, 1965. Daughter of Donald Holbrey and Betty Mary Olsson.
Bachelor of Science with 1st class honours, University Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, 1972.
Research scientist applied biochemistry division Department of Science and Industrial Research New Zealand, Christchurch, 1972-1988, research manager crop research division, 1988-1992. Science manager New Zealand Institute for Crop and Food Research, 1992-1998. Consultant AgriFood Solutions Ltd., since 1999.
Honorary lecturer University Canterbury, 1992-1998, visiting fellow department plant and microbial science department, 1999. Consultant Foundation for Research, Science and Technology, Wellington,New Zealand, 1990-1994, 95-97, New Zealand Ministry for Research, Science and Technology, Wellington, 1996.
Board directors Queenstown Meeting, 1996-1999. Member Royal Society New Zealand (secretary Canterbury branch 1993-1997), New Zealand Institute Food Science and Technology (professional).
Married Neil Graham Lancaster, May 8, 1971 (divorced 1993). Children: Cathryn Ruth, Timothy James. Married William Alexander Jermyn, April 6, 1997.