February 05, 2025
Probiota Global 2025, a leading microbiome event, will be held this year in Copenhagen, Denmark from February 5th to 7th, 2025. This must-attend event will see a gathering of speakers and attendees from academia, industry and the regulators within the microbiome spaces. Nutrasource is a Gold Sponsor for this year's event and you can find us at the Nutrasource stand during this summit.
Join us at our Rountable Discussion: Has the GLP-1 Agonist Hype Created an Opportunity for Biotics in Weight Management?
February 6, 2025 | 1pm
Hosted by: Joshua Baisley, SVP of Clinical Operations
Biotics are reshaping the weight management landscape—not by competing with pharmaceutical interventions, but by complementing them through gut-focused metabolic health solutions This roundtable will explore the unique roles of probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics in supporting weight management, with a focus on clinical evidence, regulatory insights, and actionable strategies to improve product development.
Case studies from real-world trials will be presented, offering practical advice on navigating claims, designing trials, and building consumer trust through science-backed biotic solutions.
Attending from the SGS Nutrasource Team
Loren Brown
Director, Business Development, Human and Animal Regulatory and Clinical Services
Mr. Brown is a high-energy sales professional dedicated to establishing and growing client relationships and identifying strategic business opportunities. With a focus on regulatory and clinical services for the U.S. dietary supplement sector, Mr. Brown brings exceptional skills in strategic sales, customer service, and networking to provide clients with maximum value.
Joshua Baisley, H.B.Sc.
Senior Vice President, Clinical Operations
Mr. Baisley joined SGS Nutrasource in 2013, bringing over 12 years of quality assurance, clinical, preclinical and regulatory natural health product experience and an additional four years of antibody/biologics development experience. Mr. Baisley has been an active member of the probiotic community as a member of the International Probiotics Association (IPA) Board of Directors, blogging for the IPA, and presenting at the probiotic workshops and other industry events. Having depth in both regulatory filings and project management of clinical trials provides Mr. Baisley with an understanding of regulatory body thinking and has led to his respected relationship with Health Canada. From 2011-2014, Mr. Baisley participated on a Health Canada expert working group as a member representing the dietary supplement industry to work toward harmonization of safety reporting for supplements, drugs and biologics.
Elisa Fernández, B.Sc.
Director, Business Development, Human and Animal Regulatory and Clinical Services
Elisa Fernandez is a highly motivated and results-driven sales professional who has been working in the natural product, dietary supplement, pharmaceutical & medical device industries for nearly 13 years. With a background in cellular biology and neuroscience, Mrs. Fernandez has experience in areas of natural health products with a focus in the probiotics segment and is quick to identify & assess the needs of clients while offering customized solutions that align with their goals. As Director of Business Development & Sales at SGS Nutrasource, Mrs. Fernandez has played a critical role in expanding the business and handling the accounts of some of the most prominent brands in the industry. She is a team player and is always willing to go above and beyond to support her clients and colleagues.
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