Food Science and Human Nutrition Research and Scholarship

Integration of adipocyte function, energy homeostasis and metabolic disease

Creating collaborative opportunities for students and industry members

Explore the impact of food and nutrition on human health

Development of effective food safety strategies and educational materials to reduce foodborne illness

Understanding the biological functionality of plant-based foods in the treatment of chronic diseases

Integrate multiple disciplines including nutrition, food, agricultural, and biomedical sciences

Integration of adipocyte function, energy homeostasis and metabolic disease

Investigation of how dietary nutrients influence interactions between host organisms and gastrointestinal microbiomes

Teaching and research facility for dietetic students

Explore the interaction of nutrition and exercise on health and risk factors for chronic disease

Develop, implement, and evaluate school and family based interventions to address childhood obesity

New lab with information forthcoming!