April 28, 2022, HSI In Person Speaker and Virtual Zoom Lunch Seminar with Katie Stebbins

Scaling the Economy of Nutrition Science Responsibly
 

The economy of nutrition and wellness is booming into the trillions for entrepreneurs, influencers, and legacy corporations driven by breakthroughs in AI and “omic” sciences. However, a lack of FDA standards paired with a lack of nutrition science training for medical professionals leaves the public empty handed and adventuring independently onto the internet as citizen scientists. For many, the journey is expensive and answers can be elusive. How does this emerging economy live up to its hype? How does the field gain accessibility for all incomes? What systems change is needed to add predictability and safety? And how do we create a better food system as a result?
 
Katie Stebbins is the Executive Director of the Tufts Food & Nutrition Innovation Institute and an Innovator in Residence at the MIT Innovation Initiative. Katie was the inaugural Secretary for Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts where she led state investment in advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, digital health, advanced materials, and robotics.
 
Time: 12pm - 1pm

Room E62-450

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