Professor Imed Gallouzi joins the Kerry Health and Nutrition Institute Scientific Advisory Council

We are delighted to announce that Professor Imed Gallouzi has been appointed as a Scientific Advisor to the Kerry Health and Nutrition Institute (KHNI).

Supported by Kerry’s science and nutrition teams, the aim of the KHNI’s Scientific Advisory Council is to guide Kerry’s research and innovation teams on some of the fastest growing areas in the science of nutrition and health.

Dr. Imed Gallouzi is a Professor of Bioscience and the Chair (Director) of the KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) Center of Excellence for Smart-Health in Saudi Arabia.  Before his tenure at KAUST, Dr. Gallouzi spent over twenty years at McGill University, where he held the position of Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology in the Biochemistry Department and at the Goodman Cancer Center, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Imed earned his PhD in Molecular Biology from University Montpellier II, France, and subsequently completed his postdoctoral training at Yale University from 1998 to 2001.  From 2002 to 2012, he held a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Cellular Information Systems and received the FRSQ (Fonds de Recherche Scientifique du Québec) award from 2002 to 2006.  Professor Gallouzi is a member of several national and international funding agencies, including CIHR, CCSRI, FRSQ, and NIH.

The academic career of Professor Gallouzi spans prestigious institutions in Europe, North America, and the Middle East, providing him with a diverse and comprehensive perspective on translating bioscience discoveries into practical health solutions.  Since joining KAUST in 2021, Professor Gallouzi has not only led a prolific scientific group but also played a crucial role in the expansion and impact of KAUST Smart-Health Initiative (KSHI) both nationally and internationally.

Imed’s efforts in community outreach and education are evident in his leadership role in establishing the first MD-PhD program in KSA and the region, in collaboration with Alfaisal University in Riyadh.  This program aims to expand educational opportunities and foster a new generation of medical scientists capable of integrating AI and ML into their practices.

Commenting on his appointment to the Scientific Advisory Council, Professor Gallouzi said:

“It is an honor to join the Scientific Advisory Council of the Kerry Health and Nutrition Institute and contribute my experience in bioscience and smart health which bridges cutting-edge discoveries with real-world applications.  I look forward to working with colleagues to advance solutions that improve health and nutrition outcomes for the benefit of communities worldwide.”

Albert McQuaid, Global Chief Science & Technology Officer at Kerry commented:

“Imed is an internationally renowned expert in the field of Smart Health, with a profound knowledge in Bioscience.  Through his leadership across academic and research institutions, he has gained unique insights into integrating advanced biological research with real-world health applications, underscoring his dedication to scientific innovation and collaboration.  As the food industry continues to evolve in response to emerging health and nutrition trends, we are delighted to welcome Imed as a Scientific Advisor to the Kerry Health and Nutrition Institute.”