Our Work, Code of Ethics, and Organizational Standards
The North American branch of the International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI North America) is a public, non-profit scientific foundation that advances the understanding and application of science related to the nutritional quality and safety of the food supply and to health issues related to consumer healthcare products.

Through programs that are of mutual interest to academia, government, and industry, ILSI North America helps resolve scientific issues for the benefit of the general public.

The scientific process requires open, transparent examination and honest interpretation of data.  ILSI North America is committed to such a process and requires that scientists who work with us disclose any potential conflicts of interest.  ILSI North America is committed to academic freedom and encourages publication of all research results, regardless of outcome.

Our commitment to transparency extends to ILSI North America-sponsored meetings and publications.  ILSI North America publications undergo stringent peer-review by qualified experts prior to publication.  Sources of funding for meetings and publications are disclosed.

Over the course of the past year, the Working Group on Guiding Principles has reviewed and developed language to reinforce the strength of the organization’s existing code of ethics and conflict of interest statements.  Their work has resulted in the ILSI North America Policy on Conflict of Interest, approved in April 2008 by the ILSI North America Board of Trustees Executive Committee.

ILSI North America Policy on Conflict of Interest

2007 Annual Report

GuideStar access to IRS Form 990s

Staff
Eric Hentges, PhD, joined ILSI North America in Summer 2007.  As Executive Director, he is working with members, trustees, science advisors, and staff to extend the organization’s contribution to and impact within diverse scientific and health communities.  ehentges@ilsi.org

Sharon Weiss, Deputy Executive Director, oversees the activities of the Food, Nutrition & Safety Program and is responsible for the Annual Meeting.  Sharon also works closely with the Board of Trustees to manage ILSI North America’s finances. sweiss@ilsi.org

In 2007, Jerrilynn Burrowes, PhD, RD, CDN, was promoted to Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition at CW Post Campus of Long Island University.  2007 was the third year that Jerrilynn has contributed her expertise and point-of-view to a variety of short-term projects.

Fran DeLuca, Executive Assistant, works closely with Sharon Weiss managing the Food, Nutrition & Safety Program and coordinating the Annual Meeting.  She also administers the Future Leaders Award program.  Fran has been with ILSI North America since 1988.  fdeluca@ilsi.org

Darinka “Daka” Djordjevic, PhD, is ILSI North America’s newest member of the team.  She joined the group in January 2008 and is managing committees on food microbiology and food and chemical safety.  ddjordjevic@ilsi.org

Heather Hartland Steele, Senior Project Manager, first joined ILSI North America 14 years ago. She currently works part-time, managing committees. hsteele@ilsi.org

Marie Latulippe, MS, RD, Scientific Program Manager, joined ILSI North America in 2006.  Marie’s strong nutrition background is a valuable asset to the organization.  She currently manages ILSI North America’s committees on carbohydrates; dietary lipids; early nutrition; and flavonoids. mlatulippe@ilsi.org

Pauline Rosen, Scientific Program Assistant, has been with ILSI North America since 2001.  She currently supports Darinka Djordjevic and Heather Steele. prosen@ilsi.org