Vanessa Castagna

Vanessa Castagna is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in research and development, clinical and regulatory affairs, and academia. Currently serving as Vice President of R&D at Harmony Baby Nutrition since September 2024, Vanessa has previously held multiple roles at TurtleTree, including Consultant, Director of Clinical and Scientific Affairs, and Lactoferrin Program Manager, focusing on product commercialization and interdepartmental collaboration. Vanessa's academic background includes a PhD in Nutritional Immunology from the University of California, Davis, and a Master’s in Biology, with a strong emphasis on microbiological research and education as a lecturer at several institutions. With a research portfolio that spans antimicrobial therapy, human milk cellular agriculture, and immunology, Vanessa exemplifies expertise in applying scientific knowledge to real-world challenges.