Vladimir Badmaev MD, PhD has joined NattoPharma, Oslo, Norway, as head of research and development. Dr. Badmaev will lead NattoPharma’s research and development program to support its premium brand of vitamin K2, MenaQ7, and also head the development of a line of biotechnology products based on fermentation technologies and a solvent-free green technology to broaden the food, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications of NattoPharma products. He was previously with P.L.Thomas.