Nutritional Sciences

Attendees at the 2025 CAHNR One Health conference

CAHNR Hosts Second One Health Conference

Bringing together experts from across the College, CAHNR conference showcases leadership in One Health approaches in research, teaching, and Extension

Participants at the 2025 CAHNR Scholars Celebration

CAHNR Honors Student Excellence and Donor Support at 2025 Scholars Celebration

The annual event recognized remarkable student accomplishments and the generosity of donors whose scholarships help them thrive

People standing in two small boats hold a line laden with seaweed between them.

Startup ‘SeaSol’ Seeks to Convert Seaweed into Compostable Food Packaging, Replacing Plastic

The technology not only prevents exposure to microplastics for the consumer but also creates a biodegradable package

Microalgae produced in the Department of Nutritional Sciences

Turning Microalgae into a Sustainable High Protein Food Solution

By changing the amount of certain nutrients the tiny marine plants receive, the UConn team produced microalgae with up to 25% more protein

Students at the Connecticut Dining Hall on Sept. 10, 2025

Nutritional Quality of College Dining Options Vary by Location, Time of Day

A new UConn study shows how food options impact college students' nutrition

Kimchi in a stone bowl

Why Kimchi Could Be Your Next Superfood

Studies highlight that fermented kimchi consumption provides benefits for fasting glucose levels, triglycerides, and hypertension

Women cutting fruits and vegetables

How Will Cuts to SNAP Funding Impact Connecticut?

Three UConn experts who have worked for decades to provide nutrition education through SNAP share insights on what cuts could mean for residents of our state

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Ock Chun Named CAHNR Interim Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education

Chun's academic leadership extends across research collaborations, extramural funding development, and graduate mentorship, with a focus on translational research that bridges epidemiology, clinical nutrition, and public health

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Kumar Venkitanarayanan Named Interim Dean of UConn’s College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources

Venkitanarayanan is a leader in the field of egg and poultry meat safety and has served in several leadership roles within the University

Woman in a scientific lab

Nutritional Science Graduate Student Receives Prestigious Fellowship

Liu’s research focuses on how fermentation can transform seaweed into a probiotic yogurt that supports gut health as a nutrient-rich sustainable food source