At their annual meeting, held July 22-25 in Providence, Rhode Island, the International Association for Food Protection recognized Dr. Christine Bruhn as a Fellow of the association.  She was recognized for her research and educational leadership in food protection and food safety communications, communicating science-based information to advance food protection with food professionals and the public.

Dr. Bruhn's career includes service to the IAFP and state affiliate organizations for more than 25 years.  She was the first recipient of IAFP's Developing Scientist Research Award in 1986, and the Elmer Marth Educator's Award in 2005.  Through her numerous publications and presentations, she is recognized worldwide as an expert in consumer attitudes and perceptions. 

Dr. Bruhn has served as an advisor to many national and international organizations, and recently served on the US Food and Drug Administration Risk Communication Advisory Committee, and the US FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition research Review Subcommittee.  She has been elected Fellow in two other professional associations, also in recognition of her food safety educational and research efforts in consumer attitudes and behavior.