About the expert
Dr. Andrea Holmes is a Professor of Chemistry in Nebraska and an internationally recognized leader at the intersection of organic chemistry, plant science an innovation, and the omega-3 fatty acid industry. She is known for bridging academic research with real-world applications in healthcare, product development, analytical testing, and science education.
Dr. Holmes has created global science curricula and professional certificate programs for medical, healthcare, and scientific audiences. She has founded multiple science and technology companies, including analytical testing laboratories and specialty formulation companies focused on plant derived compounds, cosmetics, and sublingual delivery systems.
A sought-after lecturer, Dr. Holmes has presented locally, nationally, and internationally. She is the author of two textbooks and more than 50 peer-reviewed publications. She is also a co-inventor of two KD Pharma patents that involve a plant derived fatty acid composition.