Scientific Strategy & Advice
Helping science-led organisations translate complex research into confident commercial, educational and strategic decisions.
Science moves quickly. Commercial decisions don't wait.
Scientific advances are happening rapidly. Organisations are increasingly expected to interpret emerging evidence, communicate it responsibly and make strategic decisions long before consensus has formed.
Whether developing new products, educating customers, supporting healthcare professionals or navigating scientific claims, translating complex research into practical business decisions has become both more important, but more challenging.
Many organisations have exceptional commercial teams. Others have outstanding scientists.
Having someone who can confidently step in, to bridge both worlds can put you ahead of your competitors.
Where I add value
Scientific Translation
Interpreting emerging research and translating evidence into practical, commercially relevant insights.
Innovation & Product Strategy
Supporting evidence-based product development and identifying opportunities emerging from nutrition and microbiome science.
Scientific Credibility
Reviewing educational materials, scientific claims and communication to strengthen trust and accuracy.
Executive Insight
Helping leadership teams understand where science is heading and what it means for their organisation
Why work with me?
I bring a unicorn-type, rare combination of scientific and commercial experience.
Many scientific advisors bring deep academic and research expertise, while commercial consultants understand business.
I have a career built across both.
My background spans food science, human nutrition, microbiome research, scientific communication, higher education, product innovation and entrepreneurship. Having worked across academia, industry and my own science education business, I understand not only how to evaluate evidence, but how to translate it into decisions that create value for organisations.
This allows me to bridge conversations between research teams, commercial leaders, healthcare professionals and customers.
[And I'm also a warm, compassionate, humourous, go-getter, who loves working with new people]
Organisations I work with:
Food ingredient manufacturers
Functional food companies
Biotech companies
Microbiome
Innovators
Health technology companies
Research organisations
Engagement models
Ongoing scientific advice/support
Fractional scientific strategy and ongoing executive support.
Strategic workshops
Evidence-based workshops for leadership, innovation and commercial teams.
Scientific reviews and executive briefings
Independent reviews of emerging research, scientific communication and strategic opportunities.
Scientific Thought Leadership
My latest work has been with dental and oral health professionals. Check out the Dental Collective Podcast below.
I am presenting for the Australian Dental Association 11 August 2026 (Perth) and at the Oral Health Association Conference (2nd September, Perth) as an invited Keynote presentation. Discussing the links between the Oral and Gut Microbiomes and how siloing professional expertise is no longer best for patient health outcomes.
(c) Gut Science, 2026