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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates products marketed for physiological benefits under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. These products are categorized based on their composition and intended use, rather than a distinct “functional food” category. Any novel component must meet one of two foundational premarket safety frameworks before entering interstate commerce.

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MS and Ph.D., Biologist/Regulatory Toxicologist from US FDA from 2002 to 2026 

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates products marketed for physiological benefits under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. These products are categorized based on their composition and intended use, rather than a distinct “functional food” category. Any novel component must meet one of two foundational premarket safety frameworks before entering interstate commerce.

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Ph.D. and MPH, Biologist/Regulatory Toxicologist from US FDA from 1998 to 2026 

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Japan Pharma and Bio Market and Global BD Success Cases 

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Introduction to food crop-derived functional materials: functional efficacy of soybean seedlings in periodontal disease amelioration, glycemic control effects of adzuki bean seedlings, and their characteristics as raw materials​

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National Institute of Crop and Food Science, Food Tech Reseources Research Division, Research on Functional Food Materials 

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This study concerns a cognitive-function-improving composition based on jangsu-namul (Amaranthus mangostanus L.) extract. The extract, prepared using 20–45% ethanol, demonstrated in an Alzheimer's induced mouse model (in vivo) improved cognition and spatial memory, suppression of microglial over-activation, and reduced neuroinflammatory markers (IL-1β and TNF-α).​

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○ Feb. 2025 – Present: Food-Tech Materials Division, National Institute of Crop Science (NICS)

○ Jan. 2015 – Feb. 2025: Functional Food Division, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences (NAS) 

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1. Cognitive improvement effects of roasted Astragalus root extract

2. Method for deodorization of Gastrodia elata extract 

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Development of processing technologies for ginseng and herbal crops 

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Development of functional Ingredients Derived from Citrus and Medicinal Crops​

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Comprehensive evaluation and development of functional ingredients derived from horticultural and herbal crops 

1. Prebiotic Effects of Black Ginseng Extract

2. Body Fat Reduction Effects of Turmeric Extract 

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This seminar introduces a new direction in health functional food research, focusing on InsightFI’s AI-based technologies for predicting efficacy, safety, and intestinal absorption—from ingredient discovery and experimental validation to product development.​

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Dr. Bok-Kyung Han is an Associate Professor in the Department of Food and Biotechnology at Korea University and the CEO of InsightFI Co., Ltd. Her research focuses on functional ingredient development and commercialization, as well as food technology. Drawing on extensive R&D experience in the food industry, she is advancing AI-driven research and commercialization in the health functional food sector.