Vice President
OmniActive Health Technologies
Dr. Rai is an accomplished scientist with more than 20 years industry and academic experiences focused on developing, translating, and disseminating the science related to health and wellness. She has made significant contributions to consumer self-care through a variety of roles in R&D including Discovery, Scientific, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs. She has led the design, implementation, and translation of preclinical and clinical studies across multiple therapeutic areas including gastrointestinal health, cognition, immunity, vision health, and the microbiome. Through this work, she has supported many new product launches for infants, children, and adults across several geographies. She is well-versed in the regulations on dietary supplements and OTC products including formulation and claims compliance as per local regulatory requirements of multiple countries. Her research has been published in peer-reviewed journals. She has been an invited speaker and moderator in multiple national and international venues including media-related events. She is actively involved in advocacy through her leadership roles in Trade Organizations and Scientific Committees. Deshanie is currently the Chair of the Senior Scientific Advisory Committee at the Council for Responsible Nutrition. Dr. Rai is the recipient of several academic and industry awards.