Dr. Andrew Shao is Vice President of Scientific & Regulatory Affairs at the Council for Responsible Nutrition in Washington, DC. Dr. Shao earned an undergraduate degree in Biology from Brandeis University, and a Masters degree in Human Nutrition in 1996, and Ph.D. in Nutritional Biochemistry in 2000, both from Tufts University. Dr. Shao possesses a broad background in human nutrition science and an in-depth knowledge of nutrition policy, dietary supplement regulatory affairs and product development. Dr. Shao’s experience in the industry encompasses a wide range of commerce, including basic research and development, ingredient manufacturing, finished product development, and retailing.
At CRN Dr. Shao’s primary responsibilities include development and communication of position statements on scientific and policy issues and submissions to government agencies on proposed regulatory actions pertaining to nutrition and dietary supplements. He is also responsible for analyzing emerging research results and placing new data into context for key industry stakeholders, including CRN member companies, regulators, legislators, the media and the public. |
