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Sensory Evaluation
September 10-13, 2012
New Brunswick, NJ

Gail Vance Civille; President, Sensory Spectrum, Inc.

Gail Vance Civille, President of Sensory Spectrum, Inc., has pioneered advanced sensory evaluation approaches for industry, academia and the government. For over 40 years her application of strategic business initiatives to R&D and marketing projects has impacted sensory science globally. Her fundamental development of flavor, texture, fragrance, Skinfeel and Fabricfeel Spectrum Descriptive Analysis methodology, references and protocols is the foundation for sound analytical tools in sensory science. As an expert in the evaluation of sensory properties, Ms. Civille has worked with thousands of food and personal care products using sophisticated consumer and descriptive techniques.

As a course director for Sensory Spectrum and The Center for Professional Advancement she has developed diverse original workshops and courses in basic and advanced sensory evaluation methods and theory, as well as, consumer testing, panel leadership, quality control and the management of sensory programs.

Ms. Civille has published articles on general sensory methods, as well as, sophisticated application of sensory strategy, and is co-author of Sensory Evaluation Techniques, Sensory Evaluation in Quality Control and co-editor of Aroma and Flavor Lexicon for Sensory Evaluation.

Ms. Civille was awarded the David R. Peryam Award, given to outstanding professionals in the applied sensory science field by the ASTM Committee E18 in October 2001 and the ASTM Award of Merit - 2006 in recognition of leadership and strategic thinking in the development of Committee E18. She is currently working with sensory leaders forming The Society of Sensory Professionals.

After graduating from the College of Mt. St. Vincent, New York with a BS degree in Chemistry, Ms. Civille began her career as a product evaluation analyst with the General Foods Corporation.