Biography and academic profile
She is an accomplished researcher and teaching professional with postdoctoral experience in Germany and France, where she worked on yeast molecular biology, food-matrix interactions, and DNA fingerprinting for food traceability. Her current specialization is in nutraceuticals and functional foods. She is a founding member of Gut Leben Inc., San Diego, and has served as Research Director since 2017, contributing to the development of nutrient-based solutions for chronic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cognitive health, and inflammation. Her work focuses on developing preventive nutritional solutions and promoting convenient, nutrient-rich, plant-based nutrition. She is also exploring advanced food technologies, including high-pressure processing, to maximize nutrient retention and enhance the nutritional quality of food products.
