Senior Vice President, Nutrition Research
National Dairy Council
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.