Rodney Velliquette, PhD, leads Global Microbiome Research & Development at Culturelle® Probiotics, where he oversees global innovation efforts and supports scientific affairs for new product development. With over 20 years of industry experience, Dr. Velliquette holds a BS and MS in Physiology and a PhD in Nutrition & Pharmacology.
What fuels Dr. Velliquette’s passion is the fascinating mystery of the gut microbiome. Despite how long we’ve known about it, we’ve only just begun to understand its vast potential. He is dedicated to unlocking its health benefits and developing meaningful solutions that impact human health and wellness. In addition to his research, Dr. Velliquette is also passionate about educating on the importance of a healthy gut microbiome.
Karol S. Gliniewicz, PhD, is an R&D Specialist in Global Microbiome at Culturelle® Probiotics, where he focuses on innovation, new product development, and scientific affairs support. With extensive industry experience, Dr. Gliniewicz plays a key role in creating and reviewing materials related to new products. His expertise spans postdoctoral training in microbiome research with a focus on FemHealth, pregnancy, and menopause, as well as microbial ecology and antibiotic resistance. He also holds graduate degrees in microbiology and biochemistry.
What drives Dr. Gliniewicz passion is helping develop products that truly make a difference in people’s lives. He thrives on continuous learning and enjoys collaborating with talented teams to advance health solutions.
Anna Ferreira, PhD, is a scientist with over 20 years of experience managing research projects and driving innovation across a variety of sectors, including human health, agriculture, food technology, and hygiene consumer goods. Her career spans 4 continents and includes leadership roles at two of Brazil’s top research organizations. For the past six years, Anna has specialized in microbiome research.
Since joining Culturelle® Probiotics in June 2024, Anna has focused on supporting scientific affairs and is passionate about cross-functional collaboration and promoting science-backed supplements that enhance well-being.
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