Richard Sharpee, PhD, has joined NOW Foods, Bloomingdale, IL, as scientific research manager. His responsibilities include new product development, clinical testing for safety and effectiveness and technical support for the Protocol For Life Balance practitioner product line. He previously served as vice president of Product Development and Manufacturing Process Development at Enzymatic Therapy. He has more than 20 years of experience in research, product development, GMP manufacturing and technical market support in the dietary supplement, animal health and pharmaceutical industries.