food and human nutritional sciences News Archive
UM Researchers in Food and Human Nutritional Sciences attract $1.5 million in funding from CIHR
April 11, 2023 —
Two studies led by UM researchers in the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences have received over $1.5 million in funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). This funding will support innovative research in cardiovascular disease prevention and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD).
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Food and Nutrition Security for Manitoba Youth research report released
April 6, 2023 —
The FANS study represents some of the most comprehensive research on adolescent nutritional health and food security conducted in Manitoba to date.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Winnipeg Free Press: It’s time Canada funded advanced diabetes treatment
December 12, 2022 —
It’s been 101 years since the discovery of insulin made survival as a person with Type 1 diabetes possible. It’s also the best time in history to be someone with Type 1 diabetes -- but only if you can afford the technology. Few in Canada can or are covered for costs through public or private plans. I’m one of the lucky ones.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
A new crop of academics join the Faculty
December 10, 2022 —
New professors and instructors from a variety of disciplines began with the Faculty in 2022.
Manitoba Co-operator: Playing with food never gets old
July 13, 2022 —
UM researcher specializing in plant proteins has won an award for emerging researchers
Free Press: Inflation spurs need for food-costing data
June 8, 2022 —
Op-ed written by professor Joyce Slater
Elite researchers recognized with Rh Awards
May 27, 2022 —
Eight UM faculty members to receive Rh Awards, recognizing excellence in research, scholarly work and creative activities
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Food chemist doubly recognized internationally for his outstanding research
April 26, 2022 —
Dr. Rotimi Aluko is receiving two prestigious honours for his food science research
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
New professor seeks to connect nutritional strategies with chronic disease prevention
March 25, 2022 —
Dr. Dylan MacKay joined the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences as Assistant Professor in Nutrition and Chronic Diseases on January 1, 2022.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
New Food and Human Nutritional Sciences department head looks forward to opportunities
March 21, 2022 —
Dr. Cristina Rosell joined the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences as Head and Professor on January 16.