Christopher J. Cifelli, PhD (he/him/his)

Senior Vice President, Nutrition Research
National Dairy Council
Rosemont, Illinois, United States

Christopher J. Cifelli, Ph.D., is Senior Vice President of Nutrition Research at National Dairy Council (NDC). In this position, Dr. Cifelli leads the Nutrition Research program at NDC. Dr. Cifelli is responsible for establishing the strategic vision for the research program, which examines the role of dairy foods in healthy and sustainable eating patterns and the effect of dairy intake on key wellness territories.

Dr. Cifelli is active in several professional organizations, including the American Society for Nutrition, the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics, and the Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Science. In addition, he has authored or co-authored over 35 peer-reviewed manuscripts, reviews and abstracts.

Presentation(s):

• Yogurt and Reduced Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: Exploring the New FDA Qualified Health Claim and Potential Implications for Improving Public Health (Sponsored Satellite Program)

  Saturday, June 29, 2024
  11:00 AM – 12:30 PM CT

  Disclosure(s): US National Dairy Council: Employee (Ongoing)

• Exploring the Science Behind Yogurt's Role in Reducing the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes (Sponsored Satellite Program)

  Saturday, June 29, 2024
  11:10 AM – 11:40 AM CT

  Disclosure(s): US National Dairy Council: Employee (Ongoing)

• Panel Discussion - Yogurt and Reduced Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: Exploring the New FDA Qualified Health Claim and Potential Implications for Improving Public Health (Sponsored Satellite Program)

  Saturday, June 29, 2024
  12:10 PM – 12:30 PM CT

  Disclosure(s): US National Dairy Council: Employee (Ongoing)

• Achieving Nutrition Security and Health Equity Through Diet and Nutrition (Sponsored Satellite Program)

  Sunday, June 30, 2024
  12:00 PM – 1:30 PM CT

  Disclosure(s): US National Dairy Council: Employee (Ongoing)

• The Relationship Between Dairy Foods and Health in Different Racial and Ethnic Groups (Sponsored Satellite Program)

  Sunday, June 30, 2024
  12:10 PM – 12:25 PM CT

  Disclosure(s): US National Dairy Council: Employee (Ongoing)

• Panel Discussion - Achieving Nutrition Security and Health Equity Through Diet and Nutrition (Sponsored Satellite Program)

  Sunday, June 30, 2024
  12:55 PM – 1:15 PM CT

  Disclosure(s): US National Dairy Council: Employee (Ongoing)

• Q & A - Achieving Nutrition Security and Health Equity Through Diet and Nutrition (Sponsored Satellite Program)

  Sunday, June 30, 2024
  1:15 PM – 1:30 PM CT

  Disclosure(s): US National Dairy Council: Employee (Ongoing)

• Building Successful Academic-Industry Partnerships

  Monday, July 1, 2024
  4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CT

  Disclosure(s): US National Dairy Council: Employee (Ongoing)

• Welcome and Introductions - Building Successful Academic-Industry Partnerships

  Monday, July 1, 2024
  4:00 PM – 4:05 PM CT

  Disclosure(s): US National Dairy Council: Employee (Ongoing)

• Panel Discussion - Building Successful Academic-Industry Partnerships

  Monday, July 1, 2024
  4:25 PM – 5:00 PM CT

  Disclosure(s): US National Dairy Council: Employee (Ongoing)