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BIOGRAPHIES
the professional teamOur business-savvy scientists each have 20+ years of experience, graduate educations, and certifications that provide a solid foundation to support business goals. knowledge bank professionals have extensive experience speaking and writing to scientific and lay audiences. Let our professional team create a special presentation for you.
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leadershipDebra K.W. Topham, MS, CNSAs director of knowledge bank, Debra Topham's role is to build successful bridges between those that speak "technology" and those that don't. Ms. Topham contributes to the documentation of product usage and efficacy; label claims and promotional platforms; sensory evaluation; and bench-marking of competitive products. She reviews scientific and medical literature on functional foods, excipients, botanicals, and health-related issues to provide clients an enhanced foundation for substantiated consumer-friendly communications. Her clear communication style comes from Ms. Topham's well-seasoned university lecturing and speaking events. Ms. Topham has presented to the White House Subcommittee's Commission on Dietary Supplement Labeling and to the Food & Nutrition Board's Panel on Dietary Antioxidants. Ms. Topham serves as project manager for human clinical research studies, scientific symposia, and nutrition conferences, especially on botanicals, plant concentrates, and human nutrition. Ms. Topham participates in more than 20 human clinical trials at multiple sites in 5 countries of the world. The Botanical Education Workshops, the Photochemical Conference: Today's Knowledge--Tomorrow's Products, and the Nagano (Japan) Scientific Symposium on Sports Science are representative of the technical conferences Ms. Topham coordinates. Among her many publications, she edited two internationally known books, Phytochemicals: A New Health Paradigm and Phytochemicals as Bioactive Agents by Technomic Publishing Inc. (now CRC Press). knowledge bank's director is a classically trained food and nutrition professional with the solid experience of a corporate research scientist and home economist. Ms. Topham was granted the Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) title for her advanced degrees and significant contributions to the fields of food and nutrition. She is a professional member of the Institute of Food Technologists and Phi Upsilon Omicron. Mary Jacob, PhD, RDSenior Research Scientist, Dr. Mary M. Jacob, R.D., contributes 40 years of research wisdom and experience to knowledge bank. Her work on the effects of race and climate on basal metabolism, mineral metabolism, and body composition changes in health and disease spans several continents. Her professional development and education crosses India, England, Australia and the United States. Dr. Jacob has focused technical investigations into protein/amino acid metabolism and nutritional status assessment in pregnancy and malnourished children. Intensive research and education allows knowledge bank's Dr. Jacob to translate and adapt medical jargon for successful audience comprehension. She interprets the benefits and limitations of dietary supplements and their components into rational explanations for industry customers and consumer groups. As a frequent presenter at the International Congress of Nutrition, the
American Pediatric Society and the Annual Experimental Biology meetings,
Dr. Jacob discusses her research findings on body composition changes
in aging and disease as well as the implications of trace mineral alterations
in animal tissues for human nutrition. These are published as peer reviewed
articles in professional journals. She is a professional member of American
Society of Nutritional Science, American College of Nutrition, American
Dietetic Association, Gerontological Society of America, American Association
for the Advancement of Science, and The New York Academy of Sciences.
Dr. Jacob is a mentor to health researchers and dietitians alike and contributes
to the local American Heart Association chapter as a professional advisor. |
| A Comparison of the Effect of a-Tocopherol and Selenium to a Multiantioxidant Supplement on Plasma, LDL and Whole Body Oxidation | |
| Effects of Lutein Herbal Supplement on Dietary and Serum Levels in Humans and Serum Response to Low-Dose Supplementation with Lutein | |
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Prostate Tissue Effects of Saw Palmetto Extract in Men with Symptomatic Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). Link |
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| Comparative Nutrient Absorption after Daily Supplementation with Multivitamin/ Multimineral Tablets in Young Adults | |
| Natural b-Carotene Supplementation Significantly Decreases LDL Oxidation Susceptibility In Humans At Risk For Coronary Artery Disease | |
| Effects of a-Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid, and b-Carotene on Serum Antioxidant Status of Spanish Basketball Players | |
| Functional Amino Acid Beverages in Human Endocrinology | |
| Antioxidant Status of Healthy Eaters Compared to Supplemented Eaters | |
| Antioxidant Status of High Fiber, Low-fat Diets to Low Fiber, Convenience Food Diets | |
| Influence Of Garlic Supplementation On Human Fecal Flora And Serum Lipid Levels | |
| Influence Of Garlic Blend Supplement At Different Levels On Colonic Enzymes Link | |
| In-Vitro Effect Of Acerola Cherry Extract On Oxidized LDL Particles | |
| Influence Of Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) On Human Fecal Flora And Serum Lipid Levels With And Without Controlled Diets | |
| B-Vitamin Supplementation In Hyperhomocysteinemia Subjects | |
| Topical Application Of Antiobiotic For Treatment Of Moderate And Severe Dry Eye Conditions | |
| Dietary and Antioxidant Assessment of Korean men at High and Low CVD risk Link | |
| Disposition of glucosinolates and sulforaphane in humans after ingestion of steamed and fresh broccoli Link |
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