Marie-Pierre St-Onge, Ph.D, CCSH, FAHA
Dr. St-Onge is the founding Director of the Center of Excellence for Sleep & Circadian Research at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Scientific Advisory Board
The American Pistachio Growers (APG) Scientific Advisory Board is composed of leading experts in nutrition and health who provide guidance on research priorities and ensure scientific integrity in APG-funded studies. Their expertise helps shape the future of pistachio research, supporting high-quality studies that explore the health benefits of pistachios. By collaborating with top researchers and institutions, the board plays a key role in advancing scientific understanding and translating findings into meaningful insights for consumers, health professionals, and industry stakeholders.
Abbie E. Smith-Ryan, Ph.D., CSCS*D, FNSCA, FACSM, FISSN
Dr. Smith-Ryan is a Professor in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill where she serves as the Associate Chair for Research, and Director of the Applied Physiology Lab.
Nikhil V. Dhurandhar, LCEH, MS, Ph.D, FTOS
Dr. Dhurandhar, is a Paul W. Horn Distinguished Professor, Helen Devitt Jones Endowed Chair, Chairperson of the Department of Nutritional Sciences and Associate Dean for Innovation for the College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University (TTU), Lubbock, TX, USA.