Naturally Informed Speaker

Maria Tintoré Gazulla

Director R&D at Aker Biomarine

Maria is a pharmacist by training with a Master of Science and an international PhD in Molecular Biotechnology from the University of Barcelona. After starting in Pharma as an R&D Project Manager, she moved into Nutraceuticals in 2016 and has spent the last 10 years focusing on the generation of scientific evidence for nutraceutical ingredients like probiotics, enzymes, and botanical extracts. She joined Aker BioMarine as Director of R&D in January 2026, where she oversees preclinical and clinical studies for krill-oil derived ingredients.

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Upcoming session

DEC22026

Healthspan 202612:25 PM - 12:55 PM

New Breakthrough Lipid Category: How LPC Will Change the Future of Brain Health

Over 60% of the brain is made up of lipids, including EPA and DHA. For years, scientists could not explain how these omega-3 fatty acids reached the brain. This session unpacks that discovery, why delivery form matters, and how the breakthrough ingredient LPC could reshape brain health innovation across the lifespan. Viola Baiutti and Dr. Maria Tintoré Gazulla will discuss market trends shaping growth in the brain health category, the emerging science around LPC, and the impact this first-of-its-kind ingredient could have on the future of brain health.