Born this Way: All about Olfactory Receptors

In this episode, Stephanie Feuer talks with WTSA Advisor Sandeepa Dey, a Bay Area-based biotech consultant.

Sandeepa has worked on applying olfactory research to practical challenges within the F&F sector. She holds a Ph.D. from Duke University, where her research focused on using olfactory receptors to decode smell.

This episode unpacks the science of olfactory receptors, how genetics can influence smell perception, and consumer preferences. You’ll find out the olfactory receptors are not just in the nose, but throughout the body, and how the may help manage health conditions in the future.Find Sandeepa onLinkedIn, and read more about the fascinating world of taste and smell at TasteAndSmell.org.