Dr Joanne SLAVIN

Professor, University of Minnesota

Dr. Slavin is a Professor in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.  She has authored more than 350 scientific articles on dietary fiber, carbohydrates, whole grains, protein, snacking, the role of diet in disease prevention, and dietary guidance which includes broad metrics including culture, sustainability, and economics.  Joanne was a member of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC).  Dr. Slavin has given more than 350 scientific presentations around the world.  She grew up on a former dairy farm in Walworth, Wisconsin which she still owns and manages.  She has BS, MS, and PhD degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is a Registered Dietitian (RDN)