December 21/Ankeny, Iowa/Embria Press Release -- Stuart Reeves, Ph.D., director of research and development for Embria Health Sciences, has been appointed to the external advisory board of the Nutrition and Wellness Research Center (NWRC) at Iowa State University. During his three-year term, Reeves will contribute to the center’s mission by participating in strategic planning activities.

“Iowa State’s Nutrition and Wellness Research Center works tirelessly to provide researchers with the infrastructure and technical resources to support science that improves human health and well being,” stated Reeves. “It is an honor to be appointed to the NWRC’s Board and offer my expertise in the areas of biotechnology and natural health.”

Reeves, author, researcher and international biotechnology scientist, has been instrumental in spearheading research on the health benefits of a balanced immune system. He has authored dozens of peer-reviewed papers for such revered publications as Advances in Therapy, Nutrition Research Journal and The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. He has extensive experience in the natural product, nutritional supplement and food and beverage industries, including various aspects of manufacturing, processing and analysis. He earned a bachelor's degree from Imperial College, London, and a Ph.D. from Kings College, London, followed by post-doctoral studies at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York.

From the December 22, 2010, NutraSolutions' Daily News
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