Aine Hearty
About Aine Hearty
Aine Hearty is a Managing Scientist specializing in Food Safety and Regulatory Affairs, providing regulatory support for various food-related substances and conducting dietary intake assessments. With extensive education and experience in nutrition and public health, she has worked in multiple roles across prominent institutions and currently serves at Exponent in California.
Work at Exponent
Aine Hearty serves as a Managing Scientist in the Food Safety and Regulatory Affairs division at Exponent. She has held this position since 2016, contributing her expertise in regulatory support for food additives, flavoring substances, food contact materials, and pesticides. Her role involves providing guidance on health claims and conducting label reviews for various jurisdictions worldwide. Aine's work emphasizes the importance of compliance with food safety regulations and the assessment of dietary intake data to ensure consumer safety.
Education and Expertise
Aine Hearty has a solid educational background in nutrition and public health. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Tu Dublin, where she studied from 1998 to 2002. She further advanced her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Nutrition and Public Health from Trinity Business School in 2005. Aine completed her Doctor of Philosophy in Nutrition and Public Health at University College Dublin between 2006 and 2008. Her academic training supports her expertise in food chemical exposure assessment and dietary intake analysis.
Background
Before joining Exponent, Aine Hearty accumulated significant experience in the field of food safety and regulatory affairs. She worked as a Project Manager at University College Dublin from 2008 to 2012, where she managed various projects related to nutrition and public health. Following this role, she served as an Intake Specialist at Intertek from 2011 to 2015 in London. Her diverse background has equipped her with technical knowledge and experience in applying various methodological approaches in food safety.
Achievements
Aine Hearty has made notable contributions to the field of food safety and regulatory affairs through her work in dietary intake modeling and exposure assessment. Her expertise includes estimating human exposure to food chemicals, such as additives and flavorings. Aine's involvement in regulatory support for food-related products has positioned her as a knowledgeable resource in the industry, facilitating compliance with international food safety standards.