Zifan Wan Ph.D.

Zifan Wan, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the School of Agriculture at the University of Wisconsin – Platteville since 2021. She specializes in nonthermal processing technologies, with a focus on applications in dairy manufacturing. She earned a doctoral degree in Food Science and Technology from Iowa State University and a bachelor’s degree in Food Science from Purdue University.

Milk phospholipids bring essential nutrients for infants’ brain development

Lower cholesterol among the benefits of MPLs.

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Zifan Wan Ph.D.

October 13, 2025

Milk is widely recognized as a source of essential nutrients like protein and calcium, but it’s also rich in a unique class of bioactive lipids known as milk phospholipids (MPLs).

The global cosmetics market is undergoing a major shift towards the use of natural bioactive ingredients as consumers grow more skeptical of traditional formulations and demand greater transparency and sustainability.

Reverse osmosis (RO) membranes are well established in dairy processing but continue to evolve to improve performance, reduce energy use, and increase operational longevity.

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Milk phospholipids bring essential nutrients for infants’ brain development

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