College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition

News

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  Newly published research by FSHN professor explores dietary solutions for improved lupus management

  Published on December 18, 2024
  Newly published research by MSU researcher James Pestka explores how simple dietary modifications can help manage autoimmune diseases such as lupus, aiming to improve patient care and quality of life.

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  New MSU research shows gardening improves mental, social well-being

  Published on August 26, 2024
  Researchers observed that participating in community gardening boosts mental and social well-being through caring for plants, connecting to nature and feeling a sense of accomplishment.

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  Global Food Safety Symposium hosts international leaders in food policy, research

  Published on July 26, 2024
  Global leaders in food safety innovation, research and policy gathered for the Global Food Safety Symposium, celebrating 25 years of the MSU International Food Safety Short Course, a program focusing on food safety policy and program implementation.

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  Interim Dean Daum shares vision for CANR at Michigan State University

  Published on July 17, 2024
  Matthew Daum, Ph.D., the newly appointed interim dean of CANR at MSU, steps into the role with a wealth of experience and expertise. As he embarks on this new chapter, Dr. Daum shares his perspective on leadership and his vision for CANR's future.

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  CANR alumni headed to Paris for the Paralympic Games as Team USA Dietitians

  Published on July 16, 2024
  Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition alumni Carrie Aprik and Kate Davis have both been selected to support Team USA athletes as registered dietitians during the Paris Paralympics Summer Games.

• Human Nutrition Doctoral Graduate Assistantship available through National Needs Fellowship Grant

  Published on February 2, 2024
  MSU FSHN Human Nutrition Doctoral Graduate Assistantship available through National Needs Fellowship Grant

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  MSU team to use $611K USDA grant to explore heavy metals in crops

  Published on August 17, 2023
  Intended to serve as a resource for growers, food industries and policymakers, the project has three overarching objectives aimed at uncovering the circumstances that lead to heavy metal uptake and what can be done to mitigate it.

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  MSU FSHN Product Development Team places 3rd at IFTSA MARS Product Development Competition

  Published on August 7, 2023
  The Michigan State University Product Development Team places 3rd at IFTSA MARS Product Development Competition in Chicago

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  Women’s Health: MSU researcher exploring effects of chemical exposure during pregnancy, beyond

  Published on July 26, 2023
  MSU scientist Rita Strakovsky leads the I-MOMS project, which evaluates mothers four to seven years after giving birth.

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  MSU researcher instrumental in gaining insight into rising concern over air pollution

  Published on July 19, 2023
  University Distinguished Professor devotes career to cause and effect of air quality degradation