The partnership between Mars and IIFH is a testament to the power of collaborative, science-led discovery, providing a model for how academic institutions and industry leaders can work together to drive impactful, sustainable and science-based solutions.| UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and Health
We collaborate with food industry leaders to find healthier ways to make delicious food.| UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and Health
UC Davis researchers use multi-omics and AI to explore how wine and food combinations affect the gut microbiome and health outcomes.| UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and Health
More than anything, this experience has shown me that the boundaries between science, innovation, and business are far more fluid than I ever realized and that meaningful careers can take shape far beyond the lab.| UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and Health
– by Sarah Kakadellis, July 2025 As I reflect on my experience in FoodTech venture capital (VC) over the past six months, I see a parallel between entrepreneurship and my own journey landing the IIFH Innovator Fellowship: both are the result of serendipity, tenacity, and network cultivation. A serendipitous encounter A book club […]| UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and Health
IIFH will lead research for a new AI-powered food sustainability tool, as PTFI is named a Phase I awardee of the Bezos Earth Fund AI Grand Challenge.| UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and Health
Amplified African Food (AAF) will address malnutrition and stunting in Africa with precision nutrition and by improving protein digestibility in foods rooted in culture.| UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and Health
