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Melissa R. Kelly, PhD

Founder & Principal - Science Made Simple
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Melissa R. Kelly is Founder & Principal of Science Made Simple which provides nutrition and scientific communications leadership to companies within the pet food, human nutrition, dietary supplements, and health technology space. She helps nutrition- and health-focused brands build and leverage their science brand credibility and equity. Relevant experience includes:
  • Specializing in scientific storytelling to help bridge the gap between science and business.
  • Creating and implementing strategic, differentiated communication strategies.
  • Crafting technical documents that support claims, publications, & registrations.
  • Identifying innovation opportunities and building new research platforms.
  • Mapping and engaging Key Opinion Leaders.
  • Guiding proof-of-concept / clinical trials study design.
  • > 20 years of experience with multi-nationals and start-ups supporting human and animal nutrition, health, and technology products.
Prior to consulting, Melissa was Senior Principal Nutritionist at Nestlé Purina where she provided scientific communication leadership to create differentiated marketing & technical collateral supporting global science-based and premium brands. Melissa received her Doctor of Philosophy in Human Nutrition Sciences from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
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The Evolution of Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labeling

This is a very interesting  article that was first posted in June 2025, and due to its popularity the KHNI would like to draw your attention to this informative read. Over the past decade, the global prevalence of obesity has escalated to alarming levels, prompting significant public health concerns. In 2022, approximately 1 in 8… Read more »