McCormick Science Institute

Executive Director Presentation

Dr. Hamed Faridi, MSI Executive Director, gave a lecture at Johns Hopkins University on the state of the Institute.

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ASN’s Top Nutrition Research of 2024

Congratulations to Dr. Zhaoping Li and her team for ASN’S recognition of their MSI-funded project!

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Dr. Guy Johnson on the Importance of Flavor

Dr. Guy Johnson, Senior Advisor to MSI, provided oral testimony to the US Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services regarding the importance of FLAVOR

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Thomas Vilsack presentation

USDA Secretary Thomas Vilsack made a pre-recorded presentation during the 2024 MSI Annual Dinner

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MyPlate National Partner

MSI is honored to be recognized as a gold champion partner in USDA’s MyPlate  National Strategic Partner Program.

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MSI Leadership

MSI is guided by a scientific advisory council of internationally-renowned scientists and health professionals.

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About MSI

The McCormick Science Institute is a research-driven organization whose mission is to support scientific research and disseminate information on the health benefits of culinary herbs and spices.

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MSI Funded Research Database

Search MSI sponsored research from leading universities and research institutions.

MSI Online PubMed Search System

Search the scientific literature on spices, herbs and health.

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2025 American Society for Nutrition (ASN) Award Winner

Congratulations to Dr. Hang Xiao for being this year's recipient of the McCormick Science Institute ASN Award. This award is presented to an investigator conducting clinical, translational, in vitro and/or ex vivo research, whose scientific contributions have advanced the understanding of the potential health benefits of culinary herbs and spices. For example, Dr. Xiao’s work has demonstrated black pepper’s impact on the bioavailability of carotenoids including lutein, α-carotene, β-carotene, and lycopene.

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