Peter Lam is the CEO & Co-Chairperson of the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI).  Working with a team of international experts and volunteers, the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative continues to promote and foster the use of the IDDSI framework for texture modified foods and thickened liquids globally to improve safety. www.IDDSI.org

Prior to IDDSI, Peter was the national leader of the Dysphagia Diet Terminology Standardization Project in Canada. It was his involvement with the Canadian project that led him to collaborate with Dr. Julie Cichero from Australia and Caroline Lecko from the United Kingdom and thus, the idea of IDDSI was born.  Peter was the President of the Canadian Association of Foodservice Professionals, Chairperson of the Dietitians of Canada’s Dysphagia Assessment and Treatment Network and he also served as Chairperson for the College of Dietitians of British Columbia.

Peter is a Registered Dietitian, Professional Practice Consultant and a Credentialed Foodservice Executive in Vancouver, BC, Canada.  He is an appointed clinical instructor at the University of British Columbia where he helps to train future clinicians about the interprofessional and transdisciplinary approach for dysphagia care and management.  He feels incredibly privileged to have the opportunity to help shape novice practice and excite critical thinking.