Manager, Scientific Affairs
ChromaDex, Inc.
Ms. Yusrah Ishtiaq serves as the Scientific Affairs Manager at ChromaDex where she is responsible for the translation and communication of the science behind nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) and nicotinamide riboside (NR) as essential molecules for human health. Prior to joining ChromaDex, she conducted behavioral experiments and electroencephalogram (EEG) analyses on rodents, aiming to identify novel biomarkers of epileptogenesis after traumatic brain injury (TBI). She was also involved with the Center for Education Innovation and Learning in the Sciences (CEILS) as a Learning Assistant, practicing evidence-based multidisciplinary instructional strategies in an academic setting. She possesses an unwavering passion for continuous growth and strives to expand her knowledge and expertise, while actively cultivating her skills as a strong scientific communicator. Ms. Ishtiaq completed her B.S. in Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).