* Mobilizing government, industry, and academia to drive, fund and lead actionable research to advance public health. The Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS) is a non-profit scientific research organization that drives, funds and leads actionable research and elevate food safety and nutrition sciences to advance public health. The organization carries out its mission by sponsoring research programs, professional and educational programs and workshops, seminars, and publications, as well as providing a neutral forum for government, academic, and industry scientists to discuss and resolve scientific issues for public benefit. IAFNS programs are supported primarily by its industry membership and depend upon financial and in-kind contributions from international organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions.