Academic Experts – ILSI Europe

Advancing science through collaboration

ILSI Europe offers academic scientists a unique platform to work alongside peers from industry and the public sector on issues of common interest in food safety, nutrition and sustainability. Our model ensures that research is conducted with scientific integrity, transparent funding, and declared interests, fostering outcomes of the highest quality and integrity, that are credible and widely respected.

Why collaborate with ILSI Europe?

Amplify your research impact

By joining ILSI Europe, academic researchers contribute to science of the highest quality and integrity. ILSI Europe's peer-reviewed publications and reports help inform risk analyses, evidence-based decision making, and policies and regulations on issues related to food safety, nutrition, and health.

Expand your knowledge with cutting-edge research

By joining ILSI Europe, academics gain access to a network of scientists and experts actively involved in the latest research and developments in food safety, nutrition, and health.

Access a multidisciplinary network

ILSI Europe provides a platform to collaborate with industry experts, government agencies, and other academic researchers. Gaining insights from different, often multidisciplinary, perspectives facilitates a more comprehensive understanding of complex scientific issues related to food safety, nutrition, heath and sustainability.

Advance your skills and career

ILSI Europe organises workshops, conferences, and trainings to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and skills among members. Our Expert Groups also welcome Early Career Scientists, giving them a chance to collaborate with esteemed experts in their field, including university professors who can provide further career opportunities.

Enhance your visibility

Academic experts involved in ILSI Europe activities benefit from regular opportunities to present at conferences, workshops, and symposia, including high-level scientific stages.

Unlock funding opportunities

Joining ILSI Europe gives academic researchers access to a network of experts engaged in EU-funded projects who might welcome you when building their next consortium.

Ways to be involved

Researchers from universities and institutes play a central role in ILSI Europe’s work, bringing scientific excellence and independent perspectives to every activity. There are many ways for academics to contribute their expertise, from research and publications to mentoring and advisory roles.

Academic researchers can join ILSI Europe as:

Task Force Scientific Advisor to provide guidance on a Task Force long-term scientific work program and ensure its scientific integrity;
Expert Group member to conduct research activities commissioned by the Task Forces;
Keynote speaker to share expert knowledge at our scientific events, workshops or webinars;
Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) member to provide guidance on the overall scientific programme of ILSI Europe;
Board of Directors (BoD) member to participate in the managment of the organisation.

Academic experts involved in our activities contribute in kind, through voluntary work. There are no membership fees or payments required. What matters is your willingness to advance knowledge, explore solutions, and work together for a healthier, more sustainable future.

Trusted collaborations with leading research institutions

At ILSI Europe, we are proud to work hand-in-hand with some of Europe’s most respected universities, whose expertise and research excellence drive our mission forward.

Our academic partners include professors and researchers from UCLouvain (BE), KU Leuven (BE), University of Leeds (UK), ETH Zurich (CH), Wageningen University (NL), Imperial College London (UK), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (IT), Maastricht University (NL), Ghent University (BE), University of Zaragoza (ES), University of Granada (ES), University of Liverpool (UK), and many more.

Their expertise spans nutrition, food science, toxicology, epidemiology, sustainability, and more — ensuring scientific excellence across our projects.

Be part of the ILSI Europe Community

Get in touch to learn more about opportunities for collaboration by contacting our Executive Director Dr. Isabelle Guelinckx at iguelinckx@ilsieurope.be or the Project Managers of the Task Forces you are interested in.

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