The International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) is a nonprofit, worldwide foundation based in Washington, DC, established in 1978 to advance the understanding of scientific issues relating to nutrition, food safety, toxicology, risk assessment and the environment. ILSI accomplishes its work through Branches and the Research Foundation. Established in 1993, ILSI Southeast Asia Region facilitates and coordinates scientific programs, research and information dissemination in ASEAN, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

By bringing together scientists from academia, government, industry and the public sector, ILSI seeks a balanced approach to solving problems of common concern for the well-being of the general public. ILSI receives financial support from industry, governments, and foundations.

Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) ranks in the top one per cent of world scientific institutions in 12 of the Institute for Scientific Information's (ISI's) 22 research fields. Its research spans the innovation spectrum from undertaking fundamental research to the application of scientific knowledge to current business issues. CSIRO's Flagships brings together teams of leading researchers from CSIRO, universities, industry and other research organizations to focus significant resources on the most critical challenges facing Australia and the world. The Flagships, including Food Futures and Preventative Health National Research Flagships, are striving for life-changing breakthroughs in essential areas including water, energy, health, food, light metals and the oceans.