Presenting Author
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Dr Deshanie Rai, Vice President, OmniActive Health Technologies & Adjunct Associate Professor, Friedman School of Nutrition Sciences and Policy, Tufts University
Dr. Rai is an accomplished scientist with more than 18 years industry and academic experience focused on developing, translating, communicating, and commercializing the science related to health and wellness.
She has made significant scientific contributions to consumer self-care through a variety of roles in R&D including Discovery, Scientific, Regulatory and Medical Affairs. She has led the design, implementation and translation of preclinical and clinical studies across multiple therapeutic areas including gastrointestinal health, vision health, and the microbiome. Through this work, she has supported many new product launches for infants, children, and adults. Her research has been published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national and international meetings.
Dr. Rai has led Scientific and Medical Advisory Board meetings and moderated scientific panel discussions on a variety of health benefit areas including restorative sleep, mental energy, functional nutrients, and gastrointestinal health. She has implemented education and communication programs targeted towards health care professionals and consumers.
She is the recipient of several academic and industry awards including Mead Johnson Nutrition President’s Award, DSM Tribute to Women in Industry and most recently the American Society of Nutrition Volunteer of the Year award.
Dr. Rai is currently Vice President of Global Scientific and Re Affairs at OmniActive Health Technologies. She holds leadership roles in several scientific and professional organizations where her goal is to advance science and mentor young professionals.