Rene Herrera

IIFH and the Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI) are using cutting-edge multi-omics tools to decode the molecular makeup of food like never before—linking what we eat to how it...

The Periodic Table of Food Initiative is creating a comprehensive database of the molecular composition of foods worldwide to improve human and planetary health. By uncovering hidden nutrients and bioactives,...

The intersection of food, health, and biotechnology is experiencing an unprecedented wave of innovation. As startups harness cutting-edge technologies to address global challenges, the need for precise, data-driven insights becomes...

The Innovation Institute for Food and Health (IIFH) at the University of California (UC) Davis, US, has joined forces with Denmark’s Novo Nordisk Foundation to develop international food and planetary...

Food composition databases (FCDBs) are essential resources for characterizing, documenting, and advancing scientific understanding of food quality across the entire spectrum of edible biodiversity. This knowledge supports a wide range...

Three UC Davis experts answer your questions to provide insight based on research Diet. Just the word alone can trigger an uneasy feeling and heated discussions with seemingly endless flavors...

Circadian rhythms are intrinsic 24-hour cycles that regulate physiological and behavioral processes in almost all organisms, from the simplest bacteria to humans. Governed by internal biological clocks, these rhythms help...

Introduction  At the Innovation Institute for Food and Health (IIFH), we are proud to collaborate with Dr. Ilias Tagkopoulos, Director of the Artificial Intelligence Institute for Next Generation Food Systems...

Cultivated meat is gaining momentum as a sustainable animal protein, but scalability and affordability are key challenges to advancing the sector. Optimized Foods, a start-up co-founded by Dr. Minami Ogawa,...

Introduction  Aryeh Ganz, a 1993 UC Davis alumnus and successful investor/ entrepreneur, exemplifies how strategic academic partnerships have the potential to yield attractive returns while driving societal benefits. Upon reconnecting...

D-Tagatose, a rare low-calorie sweetener, is ideal for beverages due to its high solubility and low viscosity. Current enzymatic production methods from d-galactose or d-galactitol are limited by reaction reversibility, affecting the...

The IIFH Innovator Fellowship bridges the gap between academia and industry by connecting Ph.D. students with venture capital firms, fostering business and entrepreneurial skills. In partnership with various venture capital...