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performance evaluation and manufacture of the novel enterically-coated dosage form. I have not worked hands-on
with W. somnifera during my time at the bench, however, the USP Ashwagandha monographs (Ashwagandha Root,
Powdered Ashwagandha Root and Powdered Ashwagandha Root Extract) are my current responsibility; I have been
collaborating with sponsors on monograph revisions, and reviewed significant volume of literature. An updated
HPTLC identification method [Pharmacopeial Forum 41(5)], a soon-to-be-published new HPLC limit test, as well as the
two concomitant Ashwagandha reference standard materials to be issued in the nearest future, have resulted from
my engagement with the sponsors.
I hope that the Chief Science Officer and the AOAC OMB will find this information relevant in evaluating my candidacy
for the Ashwagandha ERP.
FULL CV:
CASEY, CHRISTINE
Area of Expertise: Dietary Supplements and Instrumentation
Ms. Casey expertise is with dietary supplements (botanical products) and the analytical instrumentation to determine
the active compounds of interest. Ms. Casey worked at a startup company located at the University of Colorado
Health Sciences BioScience Complex and developed methods for the quantification of natural bioactive polyphenol
compounds in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) by LC-MS/MS. Ms. Casey’s continued these are of expertise and
work on the method development/validation for the Determination of Kratom in Herbal Products, and Identification
of 5-Hydroxytryptophan in Herbal Supplements.
FULL CV:
ES SAFI, NOUR EDDINE
Area of Expertise: Technologies for Analyzing Ingredients
In connection with the question about my expertise appropriate to the ERP under formation, I am hereby stating that
my expertise is with the technologies and the methods used for the detection, the qualitative and the quantitative
analysis of the ingredients.
FULL CV:
FINLEY, JOHN
Area of Expertise: Antioxidant Methods, Folin C
Historically I have organized two international symposia on antioxidant methods. I also have spoken several times at
ACS and IFT concerning antioxidant methods. Perhaps most important on the Folin-C issue, I led the development of
the SPDS Folin-C Working Group and request for methods proposal for AOAC.
FULL CV:
INGLE, PRASHANT
Area of Expertise: Ashwagandha and Folin C Methodologies
Ashwagandha: Worked with withanolides in Withania genus plants, experienced in evaluating LC-MS, HPTLC
methods, advanced analytical techniques ELISA and sequencing based assays
Folin C: Experience in performing and managing Antioxidant capacity and phenolic assays by ORAC, Trolox and HAT
reaction, Chemiluminescence methods. Standardization of Folin Lowry method for various GAE in various antioxidant
compounds and products
FULL CV:
JENNENS, MARTHA
Area of Expertise: Dietary Supplements and Testing
My experience with Folin C has been in testing nutritional supplements and finished products. The group I was in
prior to technical development here at Covance was the group responsible for testing polyphenols using that
method/reagent. I also served as the technical leader for that group and dealt with various client requests and