Associate Principal Scientist
PepsiCo, Inc.
Leila Shinn, PhD, RDN, FAND, is an Associate Principal Scientist for PepsiCo, Inc.’s Life Sciences Science & Technology Team with expertise in nutrition science, clinical research, and the gut microbiome. Leila is an industry member of the International Scientific Association of Probiotics and Prebiotics and has participated in national and international meetings with key leaders in the microbiome space. She is passionate about high-quality research and scientific translation, and when she’s not reading up on the latest research or overseeing clinical trials, you can find Leila exploring a new walking path with her husband and 2 rescue dogs, cuddling up to her 3 cats while watching the newly released movies, or trying a new restaurant or recipe.