Scientific Innovation Advisor
Where scientific discovery meets commercial opportunity.
Helping nutrition, wellness, biotechnology, and investment organizations evaluate emerging science, develop evidence-based innovations, and turn credible research into meaningful action.
“The value of science isn’t just knowing what the evidence says. It’s knowing what to do with it.”
Good science is only the beginning.
Promising discoveries don’t become successful innovations on their own. They need a clear view of the evidence, practical research strategy, realistic product development, and a compelling commercial application.
Dr. Shawn Talbott brings together nutritional biochemistry, human clinical research, and hands-on entrepreneurial experience to help organizations navigate that journey—from early-stage scientific promise to market-ready opportunities.
Scientific judgment. Commercial perspective.
Scientific Advisory Boards
Independent scientific counsel on evidence, emerging opportunities, research priorities, and innovation roadmaps.
Research & Clinical Strategy
Study concepts, protocol development, endpoint selection, interpretation, and evidence-generation plans.
Ingredient & Product Development
Scientific assessment of ingredients, formulation strategy, differentiation, and opportunities for functional innovation.
Scientific Due Diligence
Evaluate scientific plausibility, evidence quality, development risks, and commercial readiness for investors and partners.
Scientific Communications
Translate complex evidence into accurate, credible narratives for professional, business, and scientific audiences.
Innovation Partnerships
Connect science, R&D, product strategy, and business priorities across multidisciplinary teams.
From the laboratory to the marketplace.
Scientific rigor and commercialization experience are too often treated as separate disciplines. The best innovation needs both.
An advisor should be able to challenge the assumptions behind a scientific claim—and understand what those findings mean for the next investment, study, product, or strategic decision.
A career bridging science, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Dr. Talbott holds a PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry from Rutgers University, with graduate training in exercise science and advanced sports nutrition education through the International Olympic Committee. His work spans natural products, microbiome science, mental wellness, human performance, research, product development, and entrepreneurship.
Credible science. Clear decisions.
The right question isn’t just whether the science is interesting. It’s whether it creates a defensible opportunity—and what to do next.
Scientific innovation calls for a practical combination of intellectual curiosity, rigorous evaluation, and sound business judgment.
Built for science-driven organizations.
Advisory engagements are tailored to organizations working at the intersection of biological science, human health, and commercially relevant innovation.
Different challenges. Flexible ways to collaborate.
What could we do with your science?
Have an ingredient, technology, research question, product concept, or investment opportunity that would benefit from experienced scientific perspective?
Share a brief description of the challenge and the kind of advisory support you’re looking for.
Your inquiry is sent to Dr. Shawn for a personal follow-up. Please avoid sharing confidential research or sensitive personal details in this initial message.
Open inquiry form in a new tab · Email Dr. Shawn
By submitting, you agree to be contacted about your inquiry. No newsletter subscription. Privacy & Contact
