AOAC INTERNATIONAL Publicizes Winners of Joint Pupil Scholarship with Herbalife Diet

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The scholarship supports student researchers in the further development of analytical or molecular tests with a focus on plant substances, macro- or micronutrients or contaminants

We look forward to supporting the next generation of researchers who share our ambition to continuously and consistently develop better, higher quality consumer products through scientific research. “

– Gary Swanson, Herbalife Nutrition

ROCKVILLE, MD, USA, July 23, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ – AOAC INTERNATIONAL today announced the two winners of the 2021 Student Scholarship from AOAC INTERNATIONAL / Herbalife Nutrition.

This scholarship, supported by contributions from Herbalife Nutrition, is designed to encourage student researchers who advance analytical or molecular (DNA) testing, with a particular focus on botanicals, macro- or micronutrients, or contaminants (chemical, biological, and environmental). .

Students submitted abstracts and supporting material that was assessed by an international panel of analytical science experts from industry, government, academia, and nonprofit sectors. The jury selected Brittany MacIntyre from the University of Welfen and Jakub Tomasko from the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague as this year’s winners.

“Today’s natural ingredient research has a direct impact on tomorrow’s products, and we are excited to support the next generation of researchers who share our drive to continuously and consistently develop better, higher quality consumer products through scientific research,” said Gary Swanson, Senior Vice President, Quality Assurance and Control, Herbalife Nutrition.

Brittany MacIntyre is a PhD student in the Bioinformatics program at the University of Guelph. Brittany’s research in personalized nutrition aims to identify the key genetic and molecular determinants of cardiometabolic health associated with plant-based omega-3 supplements using a multi-omics-based approach.

Brittany holds a master’s degree in bioinformatics from the University of Guelph, where she used metabolomics to identify candidate biomarkers from a clinical trial for practical health outcomes. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Waterloo.

Brittany is a logophile and avid health enthusiast with a passion for medical research, competitive swimming, and cooking.

“Winning this scholarship will go a long way towards the integrative plant and human genetics research that I will be doing as part of my PhD,” said Brittany. “This scholarship and AOAC membership will also connect me with industry experts who will help me produce useful public health outcomes through research with practical results, such as: B. by contributing to the growing area of ​​personalized health and nutrition. “

Jakub Tomasko is a PhD student specializing in food chemistry and analysis at the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague. His research focuses on the analysis of chlorinated paraffins (CPs; an emerging group of environmental pollutants with hormone-like activity and possible carcinogenicity) using gas chromatography coupled with high-resolution mass spectrometry. The determination of CPs is a demanding task and the subject of research in many laboratories around the world.

Tomasko works on the development and optimization of simple and fast sample preparation methods and their subsequent application for the analysis of possible CP sources in the environment, in food and in biomonitoring. His work contributes to the understanding of the exposure of the Central European population; he has published two peer-reviewed articles as the principal researcher on the subject.

“It is really an honor to receive such recognition for my research,” said Jakub. “I am grateful and honored to have received this scholarship as I hope it will help me in my research.”

Each winner will receive a cash prize, AOAC student membership, and financial support for attending an AOAC annual meeting. You will also receive free travel and accommodation to visit Herbalife Nutrition headquarters and share their research.

“We thank Herbalife for supporting this new award,” said David B. Schmidt, Executive Director of AOAC. “We look forward to seeing how it helps two promising scientists find fulfilling careers in analytical science with exciting potential for improving public health.”

Learn more about the AOAC INTERNATIONAL / Herbalife Nutrition Scholarship at www.aoac.org/membership/awards/aoac-herbalife-nutrition-student-stipendium/.

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About AOAC INTERNATIONAL
AOAC INTERNATIONAL is a globally recognized, 501 (c) (3), independent, independent non-profit association and voluntary organization for the development of consensus standards, which was founded in 1884 for the search for suitable scientifically sound solutions through the development of microbiological and chemical forum Standards. The AOAC Official Analysis Methods Database is used by food scientists around the world to facilitate public health and safety and promote trade. More information is available at www.aoac.org.

Katie Bergmann
AOAC INTERNATIONAL
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