Yasmeen Nkrumah-Elie, Ph.D., Global Director of External Research at ChromaDex, Honored with the Trailblazing Woman Award by Radicle Science and Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)
October 15 2024 - 7:32AM
Business Wire
This award recognizes Dr. Nkrumah-Elie’s
dedication to advancing scientific excellence for ChromaDex’s
leading external research program and mentorship in the dietary
supplement industry
ChromaDex Corp. (NASDAQ:CDXC), the global authority on
nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) research with a focus on
healthy aging, announced today that Radicle Science and Council for
Responsible Nutrition (CRN) honored Yasmeen Nkrumah-Elie, Ph.D,
ChromaDex’s Global Director of External Research, as the winner of
the inaugural Trailblazing Woman Award.
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Yasmeen Nkrumah-Elie, Ph.D accepts the
Trailblazing Woman Award on stage during CRN’s CONVERGENCE
Conference (Photo: Business Wire)
“I am deeply honored to receive the Trailblazing Woman Award,”
said Dr. Nkrumah-Elie, “and I am moved by the collective force of
inspiring women leading within our dietary supplement industry who
continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible—as my fellow
finalists demonstrate. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a
part of an industry dedicated to advancing wellness and improving
global health.”
The Trailblazing Woman Award honors women who have made
remarkable contributions to the dietary supplement and functional
food industry through leadership, innovation, and mentorship. Dr.
Nkrumah-Elie was selected for her extraordinary commitment to
advancing science, promoting diversity, and mentoring the next
generation of female leaders.
In addition to her leadership role at ChromaDex, Dr.
Nkrumah-Elie is a member of CRN’s Senior Scientific Advisory
Council and actively contributes to several industry organizations,
including Women In Nutraceuticals (WIN) and the American Society
for Nutrition, where she advocates for diversity, equity, and
inclusion. She is a frequent speaker at industry conferences, where
she shares her knowledge and helps bridge the gap between science
and broader audiences.
Andrew Shao, PhD., Senior Vice President, Global Scientific and
Regulatory Affairs, ChromaDex, commented: “Dr. Nkrumah-Elie has led
the evolution of the ChromaDex External Research Program (CERP) to
become an award-winning and industry-leading research program.
Under her leadership, CERP has amassed nearly 300 research
collaborations with institutions around the world, over 30
published clinical trials and several intellectual property
opportunities. Dr. Nkrumah-Elie and her dedicated team have
elevated CERP to become the gold standard for industry-academia
collaboration.”
“We’re thrilled to celebrate Dr. Nkrumah-Elie’s remarkable
achievements and the lasting impact she’s made on our industry,”
said Pelin Thorogood, Co-Founder and Executive Chairwoman of
Radicle Science. “A brilliant researcher, Dr. Nkrumah-Elie’s
influence extends far beyond her scientific contributions—she’s a
mentor, a connector, and a fierce advocate for women in science.
Her passion for creating opportunities and uniting people in
meaningful ways is why she’s such a worthy recipient of our
inaugural Trailblazing Woman Award.”
“We appreciate Dr. Nkrumah-Elie’s engagement and leadership in
the CRN member community,” said Andrea Wong, Ph.D., CRN Senior Vice
President, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs. “Her depth of
knowledge, combined with her dedication to advancing scientific
excellence and mentoring future generations, has made a significant
impact.”
About ChromaDex:
ChromaDex Corp. (NASDAQ:CDXC) is the global authority on
nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), with a focus on the
science of healthy aging. The ChromaDex team, composed of
world-renowned scientists, works with independent investigators
from esteemed universities and research institutions around the
globe to uncover the full potential of NAD+. A vital coenzyme found
in every cell of the human body, NAD+ declines with age and
exposure to other everyday stressors. NAD+ depletion is a
contributor to age-related changes in health and vitality.
Setting the benchmark as the gold standard in scientific rigor,
safety, quality, and transparency, ChromaDex is the innovator
behind its clinically proven flagship ingredient, Niagen (patented
nicotinamide riboside, or NR), the most efficient and
superior-quality NAD+ booster available.
Niagen® is the active ingredient in ChromaDex’s consumer
products, sold as the brand Tru Niagen®, the number one
healthy-aging NAD+ supplement in the United States†. Clinically
proven to increase NAD+ levels, Tru Niagen is helping people around
the world transform the way they age (available at
www.truniagen.com). Pharmaceutical-grade Niagen will be available
through FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facilities and will be
administered at clinics pursuant to a valid prescription
(www.niagenplus.com).
ChromaDex’s robust patent portfolio protects NR and other NAD+
precursors. ChromaDex maintains a website at www.chromadex.com,
where copies of press releases, news, and financial information are
regularly published.
†Based on the top-selling dietary supplement brands by revenue
per the largest U.S. e-commerce marketplace (as of
3/1/2023-2/29/2024).
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ChromaDex Media Contact: Kendall Knysch, Senior Director
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kendall.knysch@chromadex.com
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