Maureen Hampsch‐Woodill
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Dr. Maureen Hampsch‐Woodhill is a leading figure in antioxidant research, best known for revolutionizing the measurement of dietary antioxidants. Her seminal work, the 2002 paper “High-Throughput Assay of Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) Using a Multichannel Liquid Handling System Coupled with a Microplate Fluorescence Reader in 96-Well Format,” has garnered over 1,500 citations, cementing its status as a foundational method in the field. In this landmark study, Dr. Hampsch‐Woodhill addressed a critical bottleneck in antioxidant science: the ORAC assay, while widely accepted as the gold standard for measuring antioxidant activity in the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and food industries, was notoriously inaccessible due to its reliance on specialized, proprietary equipment. By adapting the assay to a high-throughput, 96-well format using a standard multichannel liquid handler and microplate reader, she democratized the technology. This innovation dramatically increased the speed and reproducibility of antioxidant testing, enabling researchers and industries worldwide to efficiently screen and quantify the antioxidant capacity of countless foods, supplements, and compounds. Her work has had a profound impact on quality control and product development, making her a pivotal figure in the advancement of nutritional science and public health.
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