Research and Scholarship Research from the cell to the community
Overview
In Food Science and Human Nutrition, we examine how food, nutrition, and physical activity affect human health, with an emphasis on chronic disease prevention and management. Our work integrates food safety, food structure and function, fermentation science, gut and cardiovascular health, and metabolic fitness, while supporting hands-on education, community-engaged research, and industry collaboration to promote health equity and reduce food insecurity.
Discover the who, what, and where of our research
Our department supports a vibrant research community spanning molecular discovery, clinical studies, community health, and food systems innovation that advance knowledge and address real‑world challenges in nutrition, health, and food science.