Jenny Gallo is a biologist with a strong interest in food data science and a passion for understanding complex biological systems through data-driven approaches. She holds a Master of Science in Biology and a Ph.D. in Engineering and Applied Sciences, and her work sits at the intersection of omics technologies, data science, and food systems.
As a postdoctoral fellow at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, Dr. Gallo leads the integration of the Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI) platforms across diverse agricultural and food systems projects. Her research focuses on developing standardized tools and protocols for food composition and metadata analysis, from analytical chemistry workflows to interoperable data infrastructures, while fostering the collaborations needed to put high-quality data into practice. Through this work, she aims to drive a new generation of data-informed solutions that support healthier diets, more resilient food systems, and improved planetary well-being.