Dr. Kirstie Canene-Adams is a nutrition scientist whose career bridges academic research and innovative industry leadership. Currently the Director of the Nutrition Center within Global Scientific and Regulatory Affairs at Ingredion Incorporated, she brings expertise in clinical research, regulatory strategy, and science communications to her role. Driven by a passion for improving public health through evidence-based nutrition, she continues to shape policy, regulations, and the future of food via strategic collaborations. Dr. Canene-Adams’ degrees are from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with postdoctoral training from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.