Fragrance Science Alliance
The Sense of Smell Institute and Fragrance Foundation have formed alliances with leading institutions and organizations in the field of olfactory research to provide you with links to the latest groundbreaking research and news in the field. Click on the buttons below for links and featured items.
AChemS - Association for Chemoreception Sciences
The Association for Chemoreception Sciences (AChemS) is an international association that advances understanding of the senses of taste and smell.
It encourages basic, clinical, and applied research in the chemical senses (gustation, olfaction and trigeminal sensation). To this end, it promotes an appreciation of chemosensory research, represents the interests of the chemosensory research community, and serves as a resource for those requiring chemosensory expertise.
Please visit the following links for more information:
Monell Chemical Senses Center
The Monell Center is a non-profit independent scientific institute dedicated to interdisciplinary basic research on the senses of taste, smell, and chemosensory irritation.
In addition to increasing fundamental knowledge about the chemical senses, basic research at Monell relates to significant public health and quality of life issues, including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, pediatric health, occupational safety, environmental pollution, and homeland security.
Please view the following links for more information:
- Monell Chemical Senses Center Home Page
- Long lasting Sensory Loss in WTC workers
- Research News – "Quick, What's That Smell"
- Research News – Sniffing Out Lung Cancer at Early Stages
- A Woman's Nose Knows Body Odor
- Genetic Differences in Sense of Smell Identified through Asparagus Urine Odor
The Chemosensory Perception Laboratory at the University of California - San Diego
The Chemosensory Perception Laboratory at the University of California – San Diego places unique emphasis on how people perceive chemical and how chemicals exert short-term effects on people. Please view the following link for more information:
ECRO
The goal of ECRO (European Chemoreception Research Organization) is to promote fundamental and applied research in OLFACTION and TASTE in vertebrates and invertebrates. ECRO is financed by individual member subscriptions and by donations from industry and research institutions.
ECRO’s website is a valuable resource and pathway between academic researchers, industry scientists and students.
