Hi there
I am Fernanda
Scientific Writer &
Project Manager
✒ Food Scientist
✒ Hold a PhD in Chemistry
✒ Pursued Scientific Projects in the USA & France
✒ Former Scientific Innovation Consultant
Need a hand in your scientific missions focused on the agrifood & biotech space?
Let me help you with:
Scouting for solutions
I'll detect strategic partners & technologies.
Writing scientific copy
I'll write copy, newsletter articles, reports, and more.
Managing a project
I'll support a new project or program launch.
Testimonials
"I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Fernanda Haffner for 5+ years on a French science zine called Esperluette. She edited and wrote the stories in this innovative publication, where I served as the English language copyeditor and proofreader. Fernanda was a delight to work with and an excellent storyteller, reporter, editor, and supervisor. Unlike some scientists, she is able to explain complex research in a way that is not only understandable but enjoyable, compelling, and inspiring. I highly recommend Fernanda for any science, writing, and communication projects you may want to undertake since she is a brilliant thinker and a highly reliable, thoughtful, and accomplished professional. And as an added bonus, she is also great fun to work with."
Diana Hembree, Content Strategist at Center for Care Innovations, USA
"Fernanda has an exceptional ability to find excellent and often creative solutions for our clients. She approaches each challenge with a fresh perspective and a genuine passion for delivering results. Her innovative thinking and strategic approach have consistently impressed our clients."
Andrew Hazlehurst, Head of Business Development TechScout.com, UK
Bio
Scientific consultancy experience
✒ I spearheaded 50+ food, health, and biotech projects for major multinational companies
✒ Clients examples: General Mills, Nestlé, DuPont, BASF, Colgate-Palmolive, and L’Oréal
Beyond scientific consultancy
✒ I founded a non-profit scientific publication called Esperluette
✒ The short and engaging stories of scientists (written by myself) were paired with original illustrations from local artists
✒ It was a bridge between science and arts as well as the scientific and non-scientific communities
Today's mission
✒ I look forward to helping companies, non-profits, and individuals in communicating their scientific messages effectively and providing assistance in scientific projects
Whether you're a professional, a leader, a team member, or a manager in the food, biotech, health, or related industries, I'd love to discuss how we can collaborate.
Assistant Specialist
Main project: Compositional analysis of Miscanthus giganteus by near infrared spectroscopy
Peer-reviewed publications:
1. Compositional analysis of Miscanthus giganteus by near infrared spectroscopy, Cellulose, 2013
2. Environment Has Little Effect on Biomass Biochemical Composition of Miscanthus giganteus Across Soil Types, Nitrogen Fertilization, and Times of Harvest, Bioenerrg. Res., 2015
PhD in Chemistry
Main project: Encapsulation of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in alginate-silica microparticles (Marie Curie Fellowship)
Peer-reviewed publications:
1. Encapsulation of probiotics: insights into academic and industrial approaches, AIMS Materials Science, 2016
2. Core-shell alginate@silica microparticles encapsulating probiotics, J. Mat. Chem. B, 2016
3. Silica-based systems for oral delivery of drugs, macromolecules and cells, Adv. Colloid Inter. Sci., 2017
4. Original behavior of L. rhamnosus GG encapsulated in freeze-dried alginate-silica microparticles revealed upon simulated gastrointestinal conditions, J. Mat. Chem. B, 2017
5. Freeze-dried alginate-silica microparticles as carriers of probiotic bacteria in apple juice and beer, LWT-Food Sci. Technol., 2018
6. In situ follow-up of hybrid alginate-silicate microbeads formation by linear rheology, Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 2018
Food Engineering Degree
Copy snapshot
Articles written for different purposes (science outreach, newsletter) and outlets
19. August 2024 · Science outreach,Neuroscience,Biomedical research9. April 2024 · Newsletter article,Protein,Plant-based diet5. März 2024 · Science outreach,Molecular biology,RNA5. März 2024 · Science outreach,Physical-chemistry,Surfactants5. März 2024 · Science outreach,Women Microbiome,Birth22. September 2021 · Oral healing,Oral microbiome,Oral wound,Website articleProjects snapshot
Examples of scientific scouting missions
Landscaping study
The client was interested in identifying technological solutions to solve consumers' acceptance of a few plant-based dairy alternative products.
Literature review
The client was interested in identifying compounds responsible for off-notes in final products containing different types of vegetables. Technological solutions aiming to mitigate the issue were also part of the scope.
Contract manufacturing
The client was looking to establish a long-term partnership to manufacture new pharma-grade polymers and excipients.
Landscaping study
The client was looking for emerging microbiome start-ups focusing on three body organs. The work included microbial, regulatory, and investment information.
Collaboration
Diana Hembree
Proofreader & Copyeditor
✒ Journalist for 35+ years
✒ Has a master of science degree in Sustainable Food Systems from Green Mountain College, USA
✒ Has worked as a journalist and/or editor for Time Inc. Health, Forbes online, the Center for Investigative Reporting, and PBS Frontline
✒ Has covered sustainability issues for Bioenergy Connection (UC Berkeley) and Inside Philanthropy
✒ Has edited well-received books on sustainability issues such as Global Dumping Group and The Fight in the Fields
Contact me
Let me help you bring your vision to the world.
Stay hungry! ✍️