30-May-2012 - Guru Ramanathan Ph.D., MBA, is GNC’s Senior Vice President for Technology and Product Innovation. He is a renowned expert in the areas of nutritional supplements, functional foods and sports nutrition, all of which he employs in designing GNC products using the latest scientific advancements. Dr. Ramanathan holds a Ph.D from Tufts University and an MBA from Duke University. A clinician by discipline, specialized in cranio-facial growth and development, with 24 years of clinical and research experience, he has managed and conducted over 100 clinical studies, made more than 30 international scientific presentations, industry-sponsored seminars and workshops at various venues, leading to several publications in peer reviewed journals and consumer magazines.
25-May-2011 - Building the science for a successful joint health claim is not easy. A diseased population is not what the regulators are looking for. So how do we measure joint health in people with healthy joints? What are the accepted biomarkers and how do the trials differ between ingredients? Learning from lessons from around the world, this webinar will examine the science supporting the man joint health ingredients and how to design clinical trials for claims success.