Dr Nicole Avena Food & Pharma Advisory
Expert services to support product development, formulation optimization, risk assessment & marketing.
Industry advisory services
Dr. Avena is a founder of the field of food addiction, and an authority in the neuroscience of eating behaviors. She has authored over 90 empirical research papers and is frequently called upon by food & pharma companies and their industry associations to provide expert advice.
Industry services
- General Industry Advisory: Dr. Avena provides expert advisory for those interested in the neuroscience of eating behaviors. The scope of her advisory role ranges from offering lectures and seminars related to the products of interest, to risk assessment and marketing advisory.
- Product Development & Compliance: Dr. Avena also provides formulation development and assessment, to help ensure that your products are both FDA-compliant and in balance with the health needs of today's consumer.
How do we get started?
To schedule an initial discussion to explore your needs, please contact Dr Avena via eMail or Phone:
About Dr Avena
Dr. Nicole Avena is a research neuroscientist and a pioneer in the field of food addiction. Her seminal research jump-started a new field of exploration in medicine and nutrition. She is also an expert in diet during pregnancy and baby, toddler and childhood nutrition.
Credentials
Dr. Nicole Avena is a research neuroscientist, author and expert in the fields of nutrition, diet and addiction. She received a Ph.D. in Neuroscience and Psychology from Princeton University, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship in molecular biology at The Rockefeller University in New York City.
Testimonials
"Dr. Avena knows her stuff. She helped us reformulate several products. She in very in tune with what consumers are asking for in products, and she knows how to deliver them"
"I attended Dr. Avena's seminar and I was blown away by how informative it was. She is an excellent speaker, and her advice on nutrition was extremely useful and like nothing I had heard before"
Expert Witness Services
Support to litigators from consulting with law firms, to developing reports and providing depositions and testimony.
Wellness Programs
A series of lectures and seminars designed to instill healthy eating habits in your school or organization.
Keynote Speeches
A series of lectures and seminars designed to instill healthy eating habits in expectant parents, kids and adults.