the promise

Starck Science provides the bridge between rigorous science and commercial execution.

You’re building a protein-focused nutrition or health product, concept, or claim, and you need to get both the science and the strategy right.

You need evidence you can trust, but you also need to move at a pace that works for your business. You need someone who understands protein science deeply, can challenge what doesn’t hold up, and can translate complex evidence into something commercially useful.

Starck Science bridges that gap, turning rigorous protein science into clear, confident action.

20+ Years

Nutrition Research & Science Communication

PhD

Protein Biochemistry & Human Metabolism

Affiliated

Riddet Institute, Massey University

Focus

Protein & Amino Acid Metabolism

Services

Protein science, four ways.

The Science.
You have a product or idea, but you don't yet know what the science says, what it could say, or what you'd need to do to claim it. When we work together on The Science, you'll leave knowing where you stand, what's possible, and exactly how to get there.
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The Formula
You have a solid formulation, or perhaps its still a draft, but you need someone to make it scientifically sing. The Formula ensures your product delivers exactly what you promise. You'll leave with a formula built on real science, designed to deliver real results.
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The Story
You have the product and the science, but you're unsure how to communicate it, what makes you different, or where and when you can make your claims. You'll leave with a complete messaging strategy: what to say, how to say it, and exactly where and when you can say it.
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The Stage
If you need scientific authority in the room, whether at an event, for your audience, or with your stakeholders, The Stage was built for you. You'll leave with me as the credible voice delivering the science to the people who need to hear it.
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The Founder

I'm Dr Carlene Starck.

Protein biochemist, nutrition scientist, and the person who can show you the clear path forward.

I see patterns others miss.

I can look at your product, your science, your market, and your audience, and connect the dots in a way most people can’t.

Not because I’m smarter, but because I’ve spent my career sitting right at the intersection of deep protein science and commercial reality.

And I know exactly what it takes to get from “we have something great” to “we can prove it and say it.”

Not generic nutrition advice.

Not overclaimed marketing copy.

A clear protein strategy, built on real science, designed to deliver real results for you and your customers.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, Starck Science works exclusively with food and nutrition brands and professionals, not individual consumers. If you're a brand or health professional looking for science-led strategy, formulation, or communications support, you're in the right place.
Transparency is central to how I work. All potential conflicts are disclosed upfront before any work begins, and I don't take on clients where a conflict can't be appropriately managed. If there's any question about fit, the best first step is a discovery call.
Yes, speaking and education is one of the four ways I work with brands and organisations. I'm available for keynotes, industry conferences, expert roundtables, webinars, and podcast appearances. Get in touch to discuss.
My peer-reviewed research is available through standard academic databases. Selected papers and talks are also linked on the Research page of this site.
Yes, Starck Science works with brands globally. All projects are delivered remotely, though in-person engagements are available where it makes sense. Get in touch to discuss.
The Protein Strategy Sprint is a fixed four-week engagement with a defined output: the Protein Strategy Roadmap. It's designed for brands who need clarity fast. Bespoke projects are scoped individually after a discovery call and vary in timeline and deliverables depending on what you need. Not sure which is right for you? Start with a discovery call.