Benoit Schilter

Nestlé Research Center
Lausanne Switzerland

Biographical Sketch: Benoit Schilter got a Ph.D. in biology at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland. After a postdoctoral fellowship in neurotoxicology, he was visiting scientist at the University of Washington. He then joined the Nestlé Research Center, Switzerland, as head of molecular toxicology, and currently as head of the Chemical Food Safety group. Schilter has more than 25 years of experience in toxicology/risk assessment. He has established over 200 safety/risk evaluations and is the author of more than 100 peer-reviewed publications/reviews/book chapters. Schilter has contributed, as member or chair, to over 35 international scientific expert groups and task forces.

Papers:
Introduction to Chemicals in Food
Current Tools and Approaches in Chemical Risk Assessment