Dawna Salter-Farfan Rd

Dawna Salter-Farfan PhD RD is a seasoned professional in the fields of clinical research and nutrition, currently serving as the Manager of Clinical Research at PLT Health Solutions since March 2022. Previously, Dawna held the position of Principal Scientist in Nutrition Investigation and Clinical Research at Amway from 2008 to March 2022, where expert scientific guidance was provided for product formulation and marketing claims. At the University of Southern California's Keck School of Medicine, Dawna served as a Postdoctoral Fellow from 2005 to 2008, leading research on food reward processing in adolescents, and was recognized as a National Institute of Health Training Fellow. Earlier academic achievements include a Predoctoral Fellowship at USC, where Dawna’s thesis focused on neural mechanisms of anorexia, and notable contributions to neuroscience literature. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Southern California and a BS in Nutrition and Food Science, Dietetics from Utah State University.