INTERNATIONAL LIFE SCIENCES INSTITUTE MISSION
The International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) is a nonprofit, worldwide organization whose mission is to improve public health and well-being. It achieves this mission by engaging academic, government, and industry experts in a neutral forum to advance scientific understanding related to nutrition, food safety, risk assessment, and the environment.
ILSI NORTH AMERICA MISSION
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. 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 of common concern for the well-being of the general public. ILSI North America's programs are supported primarily by its industry membership.
VALUE OF MEMBERSHIP
Membership with ILSI North America offers access to the latest research knowledge and top research venues through the large network of academia, industry, and government experts in diverse areas of food science, nutrition, safety, and risk assessment. ILSI North America members can bring forth new topic areas of investigation or make use of the existing infrastructure and network to address an unexpected scientific issue. However, within the operational structure of ILSI North America, members are not required to support a topic committee in which they have no direct interest. Members may choose to tailor their committee support to their specific needs.
- There are currently more than 50 active academic, government, and NGO scientists who contribute over 1300 volunteer hours per year, in addition to top scientists and executives from over 35 of the largest food and beverage manufacturers in the world.
- Over 150+ industry leaders participate in programs and committees, moving forward scientific issues that are best address collectively as a member organization.
- Government and other international institutions recognize your partnership in providing scientific solutions through association with ILSI North America.
- ILSI North America is interconnected with a global network of branches providing access to the diversity and expertise of scientists from across the globe.
CODE OF ETHICS AND ORGANIZATIONAL STANDARDS
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.