Nutritional Sciences

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Master Program in Personalized Nutrition Helps Students Find New Paths

Christine Updegraff is studying personalized nutrition to pursue a new career and aid women with polycystic ovary syndrome

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Elaine Lee Selected as First CAHNR Leadership Fellow

In this role, Lee provides leadership to advance CAHNR's Strategic Vision

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CAHNR Recognizes Mike O’Neill for Service and Sense of Humor as Head of UConn Extension

With boundless energy, a sense of humor, and an eclectic collection of bow ties, Mike O'Neill elevated UConn Extension and helped advance CAHNR's mission

Meet the Researcher Mingyu Qiao, Nutritional Sciences

Mingyu Qiao, an accomplished researcher and entrepreneur, joins the Department of Nutritional Sciences as an assistant professor of innovation and entrepreneurship.

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Joint Symposium Underscores Value of Interdisciplinary Health Research

The event brings together researchers from across UConn's campuses and beyond to explore new approaches to improve human health

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CAHNR Celebrates a Year of Research Success

The College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources celebrated faculty and staff who contributed to the College's record-breaking research success

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CAHNR Recognizes Student Success and Dedicated Donors at Annual Celebration

The College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources celebrated student scholars and the donors who supported their studies at an annual event

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Meet the Researcher: Manije Darooghegi Mofrad, CAHNR

Darooghegi Mofrad, a prolific nutritional epidemiologist from Iran, explores dietary strategies to help people to reduce their risk of developing chronic diseases

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Raising Awareness of Malnutrition in One Connecticut Community and Beyond

Naniel Scott '23 (CAHNR) is using her knowledge of nutritional sciences to help the community improve the quality of their health

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UConn Extension EFNEP Program Earns Top Honors from USDA, APLU, Cooperative Extension

UConn Extension was recently recognized with the 2022 Top Honors in Extension Excellence and Diversity for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)