IFF Science Awards recognize renowned scientists for their
remarkable achievements in the field of biosciences.
NEW
YORK, Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This
week, IFF (NYSE: IFF) presented two leading university scientists
with IFF Science Awards for their work in advancing the future of
food, nutrition and health. The IFF Science Awards recognize
individuals for their remarkable achievements in the field of
science, specifically within food, the microbiome, nutrition,
health, biocatalysis and sustainability. This year's recipients are
Tom Desmet, Ph.D. of Ghent University in Belgium, and Yolanda
Sanz, Ph.D., of the Institute of Agrochemistry and Food
Technology (IATA) and the Spanish Research Council (CSIC) in
Valencia, Spain.
"IFF has a strong history of research collaborations with
customers, academics and start-ups, which enhance our ability to
deliver novel, sustainable solutions to our customers everywhere we
operate," said Casper Vroemen, IFF chief R&D officer. "On
behalf of the IFF scientific community, I'm proud to celebrate and
honor two renowned scientists who are pushing the limits of science
to create a better world."
The 2024 IFF Science Award honorees are:
- Tom Desmet, Ph.D.,
Ghent University, Belgium – selected for his groundbreaking
work in the field of biocatalysis. Tom has dedicated his scientific
career to the identification and design of new enzymes for the
synthesis of carbohydrates, which has enabled a more systematic
exploration of their diverse functionalities. His contributions
have had a profound impact on both academic research and industrial
applications.
- Yolanda Sanz, Ph.D., IATA,
CSIC, Valencia, Spain –
recognized for her pioneering contributions to human microbiome
science investigating the relationships between the gut microbiome
and celiac disease. This work recently extended to exploring the
role of the gut microbiome in obesity and stress-related disorders.
Her work has been pivotal in advancing the knowledge of complex
interactions between diet, microbiota, and health and its
translation to society.
IFF has a long-standing commitment to, and investment in,
scientific advancement for a better world. The Danisco
Foundation was established in 1981 with a mission to provide
funding and grants supporting food science and research. It is a
legacy that IFF continues to support after merging with
DuPont's Nutrition and Biosciences in 2021. The year, the IFF
Science Awards include a $30,000
prize to each recipient. Award candidates are selected by the Board
of Directors for the Danisco Foundation following a rigorous
nomination process by IFF Technical Fellow/Laureates, as well
research and development leaders.
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