Burcon NutraScience Corporation announced that Mr. Peter H. Kappel has been appointed as chairman of Burcon's board of directors, succeeding Dr. D. Lorne Tyrrell. Burcon is also provided an update on its operations. Dr. D. Lorne Tyrrell has chosen to step down from his role as chairman of the board of directors to focus on his work with Canada's Covid-19 Vaccine Task Force, but will continue to serve as a director. Mr. Peter H. Kappel was appointed as a director of Burcon in January 2016.