She has extensive experience of the preparation, submission and stewardship of successful scientific applications for novel food and feed ingredients in Europe, the U.S. and Canada. In this role, she has advised clients on the design and placement of studies to support the safety and efficacy of a wide range of ingredients including additives, functional food ingredients and new sources of vitamins and minerals. Additionally, she has developed a strong network of contacts within European, U.S. and Canadian regulatory bodies and academic institutions.

Dr. Lewis has a BSc, MSc and PhD (University of York, UK) in Chemistry. After her studies she worked as a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Minnesota (U.S.), and University of Hull. She was a Senior R&D Scientist for Croda Chemicals Europe before becoming a Consultant at Intertek Scientific & Regulatory Consultancy and for DuPont Industrial Biosciences. Alongside her role as Director for NutraSteward, Dr. Lewis is the Secretary General of BAFSAM, the British and Irish Association of Feed Supplement and Additive Manufacturers, a Business Coach for Horizons 2020 and is an Associate Lecturer in Biological Chemistry with the Open University.

Dr Dillon is an experienced analytical chemist is also an accomplished technical writer being a lead or co-author on over 25 peer reviewed scientific publications. He holds a PhD from Trinity College Dublin in Organic Chemistry, an MSc in Pharmaceutical Analysis, also from Trinity College Dublin and a BSc in Science from the University of Ulster. He is currently studying for an additional MSc in Brewing and Distilling by distance learning from Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh. Dr Dillon previously worked as the EU Regulatory Affairs Manager for Alltech and as a Regulatory Affairs Analyst with Oriflame Cosmetics.

Dr. Harmon has a BSc in Chemistry and a PhD in Biochemistry (Kings College London).  Following her studies, she joined the Genetics Department of the Trinity College Dublin as a postdoctoral research assistant, and was an Assistant Lecturer in the Pathology Department of University College Dublin.  She currently combines her role at NutraSteward with a position as Assistant Staff Tutor in Biology and Health at the Open University (UK).

During his PhD he evaluated the potential of pesticides and other organophosphates to induce DNA damage and cytotoxicity.  He also investigated whether any DNA repair pathways or apoptosis were initiated in response to the genetic damage.  Seth has spent time working in the petroleum industry working to ensure that quality standards and environmental safety was upheld.

With extensive experience in applied transdisciplinary research and project implementation she is committed to supporting clients in navigating regulatory landscapes.

In NutraSteward, Marialejandra assists with the day to day management of projects.  In this role, she critically evaluates chemistry and manufacturing information, and undertakes literature searches to assist with dossier preparation.  Additionally, she oversees the library resources and quality control procedures within the company.