Join Us at SupplySide Global 2025 Exclusive Breakfast Brain Health Innovation Panel.
October 30 | 9:00–10:00 am | Border Grill, South Private Dining Room
Start your morning at Supply Side Global with a special breakfast session hosted by Aker BioMarine, where we’ll dive into the fast-growing brain health category and the exciting innovations shaping its future.
This exclusive presentation and panel discussion will explore the latest marketing and consumer insights driving demand for cognitive longevity and how brands can successfully position themselves in this emerging health space. Learn about Aker BioMarine’s newest patented brain health ingredient, Lysoveta and discover the latest research highlighting its potential in supporting brain health across life stages.
Highlights from leading experts include:
- Erika Craft, Market Analyst at NBJ, will go over consumer trends and market data that illustrate why brain health is becoming one of the most important focus areas in nutrition.
- Dr. Bill Harris, a world-renowned omega-3 researcher, as part of a panel discussion will share his expert opinion about LPC and its role in the omega-3 category and beyond.
- Dr. Line Johnsen, Sr. VP of R&D at Aker BioMarine, will discuss the uniqueness of Lysoveta as a LPC and the science behind it.
As an added bonus, the first 50 RSVPs who attend the session in person will receive a premium Lysoveta Rocketbook, a reusable notebook designed to capture your best ideas and insights during the show.
Space is limited for this session, so be sure to RSVP early.
About the Panel
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Erika Craft
Market Research Analyst
Nutrition Business Journal
Erika Craft, Market Research Analyst for NBJ, manages the NBJ data model implements both quantitative market sizing data and qualitative consumer survey research that helps inform all NBJ publications, while providing actionable insights for the industry. Erika translates complex information into strategic insights, drives informed decision-making, unveils market intricacies and presents potential growth opportunities in the dynamic and ever-changing landscape of the supplement industry. She is passionate about consumer health and wellness, and aims to help both individuals and brands with a deeper understanding of supplement industry.
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Dr. Bill Harris, PhD
Founder, OmegaQuant Analytics
President, Fatty Acid Research Institute
Professor, Sanford School of Medicine, USD
OmegaQuant
Dr. Harris is an internationally recognized expert on omega-3 fatty acids and how they can lengthen both Lifespan and Healthspan. He obtained his Ph.D. in Human Nutrition from the University of Minnesota and did post-doctoral fellowships in Clinical Nutrition and Lipid Metabolism with Dr. Bill Connor at the Oregon Health Sciences University.
His interest in omega-3 fatty acids began with his postdoctoral work when he published his first study on the effects of salmon oil on serum lipids in humans (1980). Since that time he has been the recipient of nine NIH grants for studies on the effects of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) on human health. He has more than 350 publications on omega-3s and was an author on two American Heart Association scientific statements on fatty acids: “Fish Consumption, Fish Oil, Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Disease” (2002), and “Omega-6 Fatty Acids and Risk for Cardiovascular Disease” (2009) both published in the journal Circulation.
Dr. Harris is a Professor in the Department of Medicine in the Sanford School of Medicine at the University of South Dakota, the Founder of OmegaQuant, and the President of the Fatty Acid Research Institute.
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Line Johnson, PhD
Sr. VP of R&D
Aker BioMarine
Dr. Line Johnsen, Ph.D., SVP of Human Health & Nutrition R&D at Aker BioMarine, plays a very important role not only within Aker BioMarine but also in the industry at large. For the last decade, Line has been working closely with our internal science department and external experts alike, making sure our pipeline is always full of new initiatives. She also helps guide regulatory best practices across the industry. At the same time, Line works closely with the marketing, sales, and communications teams to bring it all together.
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Cashtyn Lovan
Marketing and Business Development Director
Aker BioMarine
Cashtyn Lovan is the Marketing Director and Business Development Director at Aker BioMarine with over 10 years of marketing experience the in the Dietary Supplement industry. With a background of working with specialized branded ingredients, she is an expert at simplifying complex, technical information making it easier to understand and more relevant to consumers.
More information to come. Stay tuned for speaker announcements, full agendas, and additional event details