Lakshmi Prakash is Vice President of Innovation and Business Development at Sabinsa Corporation, an industry leader in natural extracts. Dr. Prakash has over 25 years of research and management experience in the health, wellness and beauty space, and is well published in scientific and trade media. A co-inventor on sixteen granted and several pending patents, her areas of expertise include identifying and developing innovative health applications, delivery systems, and intellectual property, for natural actives. She also provides guidance in translating these technologies into marketable dietary supplements, personal care products, and functional foods, and on the related regulatory and labeling issues.