Associate Professor and Chair
Rosalind Franklin University - Chicago Medical School
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Melissa Bernstein is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Nutrition at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine. An internationally recognized speaker and educator, she is passionate about educating students and healthcare professionals on the importance of food as medicine for improving health outcomes and quality of life; for which she was recognized as one of Today’s Dietitians ‘Top 10 Dietitians Making a Difference’ in 2025. Dr. Bernstein has co-authored 6 nutrition textbooks, and has contributed, authored, and reviewed textbook chapters and peer-reviewed journal publications. She participates on numerous advisory and review boards including the board of editors for the Nutrition Care Manual and nutrition editor for the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine and associate editor for Frontiers in Nutrition. A former member of the Board of Directors for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Bernstein continues to actively serve on several ACLM committees including as chair of the Education Committee and the Nutrition Messaging Task Force.
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ONLINE WORKSHOP: Beyond the Biceps - Unpacking Protein's Role in Health and Longevity
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET