Lauren Gallagher

Lauren Gallagher is a skilled food scientist with extensive experience in sensory analysis and product development. As a Technical Innovation R&D Scientist at Schreiber Foods, Lauren examined the impact of plant-based proteins and fats on cheese analogues, conducting experimental design and data analysis. Previous roles include serving as a Trained Descriptive Sensory Panelist at the Wisconsin Center for Dairy Research and as a Sensory Scientist at the Sensory Service Center, where Lauren executed various consumer sensory tests for diverse food products. Additionally, experience as a Dairy Foods Research and Development Intern at Land O'Lakes involved analyzing whey stream samples for product enhancement. Lauren holds a Master of Science in Food Science from North Carolina State University and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.