Experience

BrainLuxury
• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Scientific Advisory Board Member

  • Oct 2022 - Present


Nutrition21

• Australia
• Health, Wellness & Fitness

• Vice President of Scientific Affairs

  • Jun 2021 - Oct 2022

  Head of Nutrition21 Scientific Affairs department. Responsible for conducting research studies to support product development and claim substantiation.

• Research Consultant

  • Nov 2019 - May 2021

  Advise on research and development projects with an emphasis on claim substantiation.


NutriSci
• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• President Research Science

  • Jun 2018 - Nov 2019


PepsiCo

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Director Global R&D, Senior Fellow Nutrition

  • Jan 2015 - Jan 2019

  • Designed and implemented biomedical research for over 15 years. Led clinical trial development and oversight for all PepsiCo R&D. Developed policy on science based evidence to foster health and wellness initiatives. Drove efforts to promote research outcomes through ILSI, IFIC ABA, GMA and other trade organizations. Elected to IFIC Board 2013, Elected as Secretary Executive Board IFIC 2014. Leveraged trade associations and scientific organizations to provide a favorable climate for products. • Designed, implemented and analyzed research related to weight management, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and safety and efficacy of dietary supplements. Directed and implemented clinical research to support business needs. • Lead strategies for nutrition based issues management in alignment with Food Safety and Regulatory, Public Affairs, Government Affairs, Public Relations, and Consumer Response • Designed, implemented and provided instruction for R&D associates in basic nutrition, sugars and health, HFCS and health, satiety, brain and behavior, and basic food physiology. These courses were both in person and given online.• Provided expert testimony at state, federal and local authorities.• Served as subject matter expert for nutrition, scientific and regulatory matters on obesity, diabetes, nutrition, functional ingredients and hydration. • Developed and implemented nutrition database for labeling.• Implemented computerized nutrition software and integrated with product development tools.• Managed worldwide CSD and energy drink platforms to assure regulatory compliance.• Developed and implemented web based nutrition information website for consumers • Created position papers nutrition science briefs, and brochures for professional audiences and general public, developed responses to issues for consumer interfaces.• Provided “scientific support” for marketing functions.• Critically evaluated new ingredients, and companies for acquisition. Show less

• Director Nutrition

  • Jan 2005 - Jan 2015

• Senior Nutrition Fellow

  • Mar 2004 - Mar 2006

• Nutrition Scientist

  • Mar 2001 - Mar 2004



AMBI Inc./Nutrition21

• Nutritional Scientist

  • Jan 1999 - Mar 2001

  • Designed, implemented and analyzed pre-clinical and clinical studies on products relating to obesity, diabetes and gastric ulcer disease. • Designed online CME courses for Registered Dieticians on sugar metabolism, micronutrients in health, the role of selenium, chromium, and zinc in the diet. • Provided “scientific support” for marketing functions. • Provided support for regulatory issues. • Provided critical evaluation of new products or products for acquisition. • Provided data analysis for all pre-clinical and clinical trials. Show less


Cornell University Medical College
• United States
• Medical Practices
• Associate Professor

  • Jan 1984 - Jan 1999