Herbalife Nutrition Scientists and Experts to Present at Upcoming Nutrition and Scientific Conferences
September 19 2017 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
Premier global nutrition company, Herbalife (NYSE:HLF), proudly
announced today scientific leaders and experts, from its staff of
more than 300 scientists and Ph.D.s, will participate at upcoming
nutrition and scientific conferences worldwide. Presentations will
cover a wide array of topics, such as innovations in botanical
identification, manufacturing quality control, government policy,
and general nutrition. Thanks in part to the Company’s investment
in innovation, including facilities, research, and technology,
Herbalife Nutrition continues to set a high bar for the nutrition
and manufacturing industries.
"Our leading scientific talent not only ensures our products and
nutrition education are of the highest standards, but they help
inform other industry experts and practices," said Dr. John
Agwunobi, Chief Health and Nutrition Officer, Herbalife Nutrition.
"Our continued research and innovations, coupled with a dedicated
team of researchers, scientists and suppliers, help us provide our
customers with the best products."
Herbalife Nutrition will be participating in the following
events in 2017:
131st Annual AOAC Meeting & Exposition,
Atlanta, GA – Sept. 24-27
- Quality control analytical scientist,
Zhengfei Lu, Ph.D., will give a presentation titled “Validation of
a Two-Tiered DNA Barcoding Method for Raw Botanical
Identification.”
- Quality scientists, Yanjun Zhang,
Ph.D., and Quanyin Gao, Ph.D., will co-chair a scientific session
titled “Characterization of Botanical Extracts Using Multiple
Technologies.”
- Quality scientists, Congmei Cao, Ph.D.,
and Yanjun Zhang, Ph.D., will give a presentation titled
“Characterization of Botanical Reference Material for Herbalife
Quality Control.”
- Quality control scientist, Austin
Shappi, will give a presentation titled “Benefits of Simplified
Mass Detection for the Routine Analysis of Nutritional
Supplements.”
SupplySide West 2017, Las Vegas, NV – Sept. 28
- Vasilios Frankos, Ph.D., M.S., senior
corporate advisor on product science and safety, and former
director, division of dietary supplements programs, Center for Food
Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) at the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA), will participate on a panel about the
implications of the Administration’s positions on the food and
dietary supplement industry.
International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) Southeast Asia
Regional Symposium on Diabetes, Singapore – Oct. 4
- Chief Health and Nutrition Officer, Dr.
John Agwunobi, M.B.A., M.P.H., will be giving a presentation titled
“The Evolution of Diabetes Policy in USA and Beyond—Science to
Multi-Stakeholder Approaches."
International Congress of Nutrition, Buenos Aires, Argentina
– Oct. 15-20
- Research and development scientist,
Isabel Tornadu, Ph.D., will present a poster on aloe titled “In
vitro effects of Aloe vera extracts on cellular proliferation after
injury and other measures of wound-healing in human umbilical vein
endothelial cells.”
- Herbalife Nutrition scientists and
doctors will be on hand to answer questions at the Company’s
exhibit booth #29.
Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo, Chicago, IL – Oct.
21-24
- Susan Bowerman, M.S., R.D., CSSD,
CSOWM, FAND, director of Worldwide Nutrition Education and
Training; Simon Sum, Ph.D., R.D.; Pamela Wu, R.D.; and Marien
Gordoa, R.D., will be on hand to talk with other dietitians
attending the event at the Company’s exhibit booth #526.
To receive the latest company updates from Herbalife Nutrition,
on Twitter follow @HerbalifeNews or visit Herbalife.com.
About Herbalife:
Herbalife Nutrition is a global nutrition company whose purpose
is to make the world healthier and happier. The Company has been on
a mission for nutrition - changing people's lives with great
nutrition products & programs - since 1980. Together with our
Herbalife Nutrition independent distributors, we are committed to
providing solutions to the worldwide problems of poor nutrition and
obesity, an aging population, sky-rocketing public healthcare costs
and a rise in entrepreneurs of all ages. We offer high-quality,
science-backed products, most of which are produced in
Company-operated facilities, one-on-one coaching with an Herbalife
Nutrition independent distributor, and a supportive community
approach that inspires customers to embrace a healthier, more
active lifestyle.
Our targeted nutrition, weight-management, energy and fitness
and personal care products are available exclusively to and through
dedicated Herbalife Nutrition independent distributors in more than
90 countries.
Through its corporate social responsibility efforts, Herbalife
Nutrition supports the Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) and its
Casa Herbalife programs to help bring good nutrition to children in
need. The Company is also proud to sponsor more than 190
world-class athletes, teams and events around the globe, including
Cristiano Ronaldo, the LA Galaxy, and numerous Olympic teams.
The Company has over 8,000 employees worldwide, and its shares
are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:HLF) with net sales
of approximately $4.5 billion in 2016. To learn more, visit
Herbalife.com or IAmHerbalife.com.
The Company also encourages investors to visit its investor
relations website at ir.herbalife.com, as financial and other
information is updated and new information is posted.
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Herbalife NutritionGary Kishner,
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