health science academic

Biological Science Science Writing/Editing Study Design

https://facultyprofiles.tufts.edu/elizabeth-johnson/about Bright, energetic and renowned Research Scientist with experience in driving forward health science communications. Career track record of being a force behind the development of research protocols, collection and organization of scientific information, evaluation of scientific literature, communication with outside research facilities and education of study results to internal cross-functional business stakeholders. Recognized as a life-long learner that monitors innovation/advancements in health science as well as regulatory developments.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Scientific Research Health Outcome Analysis Grant Funding Biochemical Science Data Analysis Multi-Functional Collaboration Dietary Supplement Research Epidemiologic Research Nutrient Content Claims Written & Verbal Communication Program Management Experimental Design SIGNATURE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

● Communicated cutting-edge biological science finding as reflected in >200 publications in professional journals and books, and delivered 80+ oral presentations at scientific meetings

● Editorial board member (The Journal of Nutrition, Nutrients, Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics) and past editorial board member (British Journal of Nutrition, Food Reviews International, Frontiers in Aging, British Journal of Nutrition, Journal of Nutrition for the Elderly)

● Consultant for major dietary supplement industries (Abbott Nutrition, Bausch & Lomb, Pfizer, Inc, Science Based Health)

● Collaborations with commodity boards - Hass Avocado Board, Egg Nutrition Board, Almond Board of California, USApple, Potatoes USA, California Walnut Board

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

School of Nutrition, School of Medicine, Tufts University, Boston, MA 1994 - present Professor

Design, initiate, and conduct research in the biological sciences, with an emphasis on clinical trials and epidemiology. Recognized for a long history of successfully obtaining grant funding.

● Guide the development and implementation of long-range and short-range student plans for achieving program goals

● Partner with internal stakeholders to drive forward initiatives that enhance academic capabilities, planning, projects and systems; promote the use of emerging technologies to improve communication and student learning

● Oversee the planning and execution clinical trials

● Manage a research team and continually strengthen the research infrastructure by leading the staff with energy and passion

● Mentor students on policies, procedures and requirements and ensure they have access to information, tools and resources they need to make informed decisions and strengthen their ability to earn their degree

● Actively lead strategic planning and proposal development to support major research funding

● Collaborate with team members to successfully administer and manage this complex and multi-disciplinary research projects Ocean Spray, Inc., Lakeville, MA 2018 - 2024

Principal Nutrition Scientist

Provide nutrition science expertise for an American agricultural cooperative of growers of cranberries.

● Guide the development of nutritional science research, programs and education including safety, nutritional suitability, efficacy, and equivalence of new ingredients, to facilitate development and implementation of nutrition innovation projects

● Deliver scientific leadership and technical input on claims development, substantiation and review, and on nutrition policies; provide recommendations for claims as defined by FDA (health claims, nutrient content claims and structure/function claims)

● Evaluate the quality of the scientific literature to support the role of nutrition, plant foods, nutrients for health outcomes

● Monitor and evaluate nutrition science landscape, ingredient, technology and intellectual property opportunities

● Design clinical trials to support the effect of certain food products on health outcomes

● Prepare authoritative reports to inform concisely and understandably about a complex issues OTHER RESEARCH & TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Professor, Bouvé College of Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 2013 Associate Professor, Friedman School of Nutrition, Tufts University, Boston, MA 2011 - 2018 Visiting Professor, Dublin Institute of Technology 2011 - 2013 Research Scientist I, Jean Mayer U.S.D.A., Human Nutrition Center on Aging Tufts University, Boston, MA 2009 - 2018 Visiting Professor, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea 2007 - 2009 EDUCATION, AWARDS & OTHER CREDENTIALS

Ph.D., Nutritional Biochemistry

University of Wisconsin-Madison

M.S., Nutritional Biochemistry

University of Wisconsin-Madison

B.S., Nutritional Sciences

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Awards

The Mary Swartz Rose Senior Investigator Award (American Society of Nutrition) American College of Nutrition Mark Bieber Award

Complete List of Published Work in MyBibliography - NCBI (nih.gov ) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/1DyzuspllBZQt/bibliography/public/?sortby=pubDate&sdirection=ascending

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