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Science You Can Feel
With decades of experience and diverse expertise, our team transforms cutting‑edge research into trusted solutions that are built for real‑world impact — helping translate science into noticeable, meaningful improvements in how people feel.
Meet the Experts Behind the Outcomes You Can Feel
Our Global Research & Innovation team plays a critical role in ensuring scientific discovery doesn’t stop at research — it becomes practical, clinically informed solutions designed to support outcomes people can genuinely feel.
Meet the Experts
Mieke Van Den Driessche
PhD, MSc. (Nutrition), MSc. (Teaching), BSc. (Biochem/Biotech)
VP, Global Science, Research & Development
Mieke brings 20+ years of expertise in food supplements, innovation, product development, and regulatory affairs. Passionate about probiotics, she’s co-authored digestive health studies and is committed to applying science to practical healthcare.
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Dale Connellan
BHSc. (Naturopathy)
Senior Research & Innovation Manager, Gut Health
With over 15 years of experience in vitamins, minerals, and supplements, Dale brings deep expertise in innovation and product development in gut health. Passionate about ‘biotics’ (pre-, pro-, and post-) and emerging ingredients, Dale understands the value that gut health brings to whole body wellness and is dedicated to formulating science-led solutions that truly make a difference.
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Kate McColm
BHSc. (Naturopathy)
Senior Research & Innovation Manager, Mental Wellbeing
With over 15 years in the natural health industry, Kate brings deep expertise in product innovation and she has spent many years in clinical practice, understanding patient’s complex health concerns, helping to identify and address the root cause of illness. Kate brings passion for integrative, accessible solutions, with a particular focus on stress and mental wellbeing, she expertly bridges scientific discovery with holistic approaches for best patient outcomes.
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Barbara Vanhoecke
PhD (Biomedical Sciences) Senior Research & Innovation Manager, Pain
Barbara is a seasoned biomedical scientist, a Marie Curie Fellow and alumni, she brings over 15 years of postdoctoral research experience from leading institutions from around the world. With a decade in the natural health industry and postdoctoral research in gut microbiota, mucosal health and host-microbe interactions, Barbara has deep expertise in scientific understanding, product innovation and formulates the most scientifically sound pain management solutions.
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Anu Desai
PhD (Nutritional Biochemistry)
Senior Research & Innovation Manager, Women’s Health & General Wellbeing
Anu brings deep expertise in nutrition, biotechnology, and clinical research. Anu has co-authored clinical studies, publishing scientific discoveries in peer-reviewed journals and patents. Currently, she drives women's health and wellbeing innovation, translating science into successful health solutions for best patient outcomes.
Formulated for Real Impact
Our scientific expertise directly informs how our products are formulated — ensuring evidence is applied with intention to deliver outcomes that matter in everyday life.
We don’t settle for standard. At Metagenics, we challenge the norm by formulating with purpose, using highly absorbable, bioavailable forms designed to work with the body and support real-world efficacy.
- Magnesium Glycinate vs Regular Magnesium — 4× better absorbed and gentler to support calm, muscle recovery, and nervous system health
- SPMs vs Regular Fish Oil — go beyond omega-3s to support the body’s natural inflammation-resolution pathways
- Targeted Probiotics vs Generic Blends — strain-specific, time-bound formulations designed for clinically meaningful outcomes, including long-lasting 24-hour gut support
We formulate with intention — so you don’t just take our products. You feel them.
Our Science
Clinical Trials & Strategic Partnerships
Science That’s Proven, Not Just Promised
At Metagenics, we go beyond formulation. Our dedicated in-house clinical trials team rigorously tests products to ensure our science translates into measurable, meaningful outcomes people can feel and trust.
For example, UltraFlora® Complete Probiotic, our premium multi-benefit probiotic, has been clinically shown by our team through a dedicated consumer perception study to improve gut comfort in 8 out of 10 people just 7 days.
We further strengthen our evidence base through partnerships with leading universities and research institutions, validating our formulations through clinical research. Strategic collaborations with organisations such as A4M and IFM help bridge the gap between science and clinical practice through education and personalised lifestyle medicine.
Scientific Publications
Real Science. Real Results.
We align product development with peer-reviewed research to support safety, efficacy, and continuous innovation — reinforcing our commitment to delivering science that performs not only in studies, but in real life.
108+ studies have been conducted using Metagenics products.
From discovery to formulation to validation, our science is designed with one clear purpose: to deliver solutions that people don’t just take — they feel.