Samantha L. Allen, Ph.D. is currently a Senior Research Scientist for the Oral Care Product Development team at the Colgate-Palmolive Company. Samantha is part of the team developing innovative oral care formulations that deliver therapeutic benefits for consumers globally. Dr. Allen has expertise in developing products for the professional space. Her current focus is on advancing oral health through stannous-based active ingredients. Samantha received her Ph.D. in Chemistry in 2020 from University of Colorado Boulder. She joined Colgate-Palmolive in 2022.