Who we are
The Omega-3 Centre Management Committee
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| Chair Dr Ian Brown Clover Corporation |
Deputy Chair Mr Don Everitt New Zealand King Salmon |
Treasurer Mr Kevin Krail Ocean Nutrition Canada |
Secretary Ms Sacha King Simplot Australia |
Executive Director Ms Andrea Mortensen |
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| Administration Manager Ms Chris Dowdall |
Nutrition Consultant Ms Monique Cashion |
Our Scientific Advisors
It is imperative that sound science underpins all communications from the Omega‐3 Centre. To help keep the O3C abreast with new research and regulations regarding long chain omega‐3s we have appointed five Scientific Advisors.
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| Prof Andy Sinclair, Deakin University - Scientific Advisor, Research Interview with Prof Sinclair July 2009 |
Dr Laurence Eyres, Scientific Advisor, Lipid Chemistry | Dr David Roberts, Scientific Advisor, Policy & Regulatory Affairs | Dr Peter Nichols, CSIRO - Scientific Advisor, Seafood | Ms Wendy Morgan - Scientific Advisor, Nutrition |
Vision and mission
Vision
Our vision is to be recognised as the leading Australian and New Zealand authority on long-chain Omega-3s and their benefits for nutritional health by the media, health professionals, government, educators, seafood, food and complementary medicines organisations and ultimately the consuming public.
Mission
The Omega-3 Centre is dedicated to improving the health status of Australians and New Zealanders by:
- Promoting optimal consumption of long chain Omega-3s;
- Championing a clear message differentiating shorter chain Omega-3s and long chain Omega-3s;
- Co-ordinating authoritative evidence-based advice to regulatory and health authorities;
- Supporting the development of the market for fish & seafood, healthy foods and dietary supplements containing long chain Omega-3s; and
- Facilitating and promoting research and development in this area
