Wrigley Science Institute™

The Wrigley Science Institute (WSI) is the first organization of its kind committed to advancing and sharing scientific research that explores the benefits of chewing gum.

The WSI is headed by Executive Director John W. Erdman, Jr., Ph.D. [Full Bio - PDF], professor emeritus of nutrition and food science in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, and in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Erdman leads a global Advisory Panel (AP) [Download PDF] of highly respected experts from around the globe. This panel helps to guide the pursuit of fundamental science behind the benefits of chewing gum by serving as a principal external source of scientific advice for the WSI.

The WSI supports independent researchers at leading institutions with grants to conduct credible scientific testing that investigates the role of chewing gum in health and wellness.

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• John W. Erdman, Ph.D. - Executive Director
• Véronique Azais-Braesco, Ph.D.
• Molly Gee, M.Ed., R.D.
• Robert Genco, D.D.S., Ph.D.
• Marion Hetherington, D.Phil.
• James Hill, Ph.D.
• Jacob Martien “Bob” ten Cate, Ph.D.
• Thomas Wadden, Ph.D.
• Xiaolin Zhou, Ph.D.