Leading Scientists Launch Institute For The Advancement Of Food And Nutrition Sciences To Promote Collaborative Research Future-focused organization will drive cross-sector public and private scientific efforts to support confident public health decision-making Washington, DC /PRNewswire/ - Today marks the establishment of the Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS), a 501(c)(3) organization focused on catalyzing science for the benefit of public health. Previously known as the International Life Sciences Institute, North America, IAFNS is building on a proud heritage with a focus on actionable science that promotes nutrition, food safety and public health. "This is the next step in a natural evolution that better communicates what we do and where we are headed," said IAFNS Executive Director Dr. Wendelyn Jones. "We believe that collaboration and the inclusion of diverse perspectives from academia, industry and government are the best ways to generate credible science that benefits the entire food and beverage ecosystem."