Ha Nguyen, Ph.D.

Ha Nguyen, Ph.D. has been working on the connection between genetic ancestry and bitter perception, the efficacy of bitter blockers, and the heritability of food preference and consumption behavior. She is also studying the mouthfeel perception of sugars and fats in foods and beverages. Dr. Nguyen’s research in human sensory psychophysics and genetics at Monell advances her general interests in expanding sensory knowledge, improving sensory methods, and improving the missing participant diversity.