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Andrew Shao, Ph.D.
Vice President, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, CRN
Dr. Shao is Vice President, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, for the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN). Dr. Shao has an extensive background in human nutrition research and an in-depth knowledge of nutrition policy, dietary supplement regulatory affairs and product development. Prior to joining CRN Dr. Shao worked in Scientific Affairs for General Nutrition Corp. (GNC), Pittsburgh, Penn., and prior to that in Research and Development for Kemin Health (formerly Kemin Foods), Des Moines, Iowa. He has authored or co-authored more than 30 peer-reviewed papers, abstracts, trade journal articles and industry position papers. He holds a Ph.D. in Nutritional Biochemistry and a M.S. in Human Nutrition Science from Tufts University, and B.A. in Biology from Brandeis University. Dr. Shao is a member of the American Society for Nutrition, the American College of Nutrition, American Society of Pharmacognosy and the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Annette Dickinson, Ph.D.
Consultant and Past President, CRN
Dr. Dickinson has been associated with CRN since its inception in 1973.
In March 2003, she was named CRN's President and served in this role until
April of 2005. A recognized nutrition expert and author, Dr. Dickinson was
named in 2002 to serve a 3-year term on the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration's Food Advisory Committee. She was appointed by President
Clinton to the Commission on Dietary Supplement Labels and is a frequent
witness before the U.S. Congress and at other public forums. Her scientific
background includes an expertise in vitamins and minerals, and her
regulatory expertise covers the legal and technical aspects of marketing
dietary supplements, including provisions relating to labeling, advertising
and good manufacturing practice
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