13:15 - 13:45 | Panel discussion: Showcasing the female STEM pioneers | Championing the women who are leading the way in traditionally considered ‘male’ professions within the nutraceutical industry. In this session women in STEM, research, R&D roles will share their experiences, insights, and tips for paving their way and achieving success in typically male-centric fields. We will also discuss the biases that exist in scientific research and the challenges and opportunities of encouraging more women and girls into the nutraceutical space. | Colleen Fogarty Draper PhD, RD, CEO/CSO, Co-Founder, PhenomX Health Alexandra Boelrijk PhD, Senior Director, Research and Development for ProActive Health, KERRY Lynda Doyle, President, CEO, Avant Nutrition Dr Caroline Munari, Global R&D Platform Lead Maternal Nutrition, Nestle Nutrition Nutritional Physiology, University of Exeter |
13:50 - 14:20 | Panel discussion: Made for women, by women - empowering female entrepreneurs | Showcasing the female entrepreneurs who are designing and producing nutraceutical products aimed at women, addressing specific female needs, wants, and concerns. Highlighting efforts that are being made by individuals, businesses, organizations to support female-centric businesses in the nutraceutical industry via investment, mentorship, lobbying, advocacy, etc. | Dr Raphaelle O’Connor, Senior Product Development and R&D Consultant, iNewtrition Aline Santa Izabel, Innovation Ecosystems & Partnerships Manager, Compare Foundation | DigitalWell Ventures Chanyu Xu, Founder and CEO, HER ONE |