Jessica became Scientific Director at IPA in 2018, bringing over a decade of international commercial and academic experience in biotic, pharmaceutical, and nutritional sciences. She specializes in women’s health and probiotics, with a PhD in Medical Microbiology from the University of Groningen and an MSc in Nutrition and Nutraceutical Sciences from the University of Guelph. At IPA, she protects scientific integrity, advances the scientific agenda, and translates biotic science into practical, commercial value for members and stakeholders.