International Life Sciences Institute
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The International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) is a global nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization[1] headquartered in Washington, DC, United States that publishes peer-reviewed studies on nutrition and food safety. It was founded in 1978 by Alex Malaspina, a former Coca-Cola executive (who was affiliated with ILSI until 2001),[2][3] and it is partially financed by its 300+ members, which includes food and chemical corporations such as BASF, McDonald's, Syngenta and Pepsi.[4] In 2020, the organization's revenue was US$10.1 million.[5]
Nickname | ILSI |
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Formation | 7 July 1978; 45 years ago (1978-07-07) |
Headquarters | 740 15th Street, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20005 United States |
Coordinates | 38°53′59.7″N 77°2′2.1″W |
Website | ilsi |
In 2021 ILSI North America rebranded as the Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS).