Spring 2009

Spring 2009

Coordinated by Dave Smith and Cathy Kotz

Seminars are held Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m., in FScN Room 23 unless otherwise noted. 

Previous semesters' seminar schedules

Web Cast

If you are unable to attend the seminar in person, please consider viewing the presentation live via UMConnect. You may join the presentation at any time and a password is not needed. Speaker questions may be submitted via live chat and will be responded to at the end of the presentation.

To view live, or see previous web casts anytime, simply enter as a guest via the UMConnect Web Seminar Recording link below the seminar and follow the prompts. If you've never used UMConnect, get a quick overview.

Our apologies... due to staffing changes, the Monday seminars are NOT available via web cast. If you are interested, you may contact the student seminar presenters for a copy of their slides. Students' email addresses are all on the U of M Directory at: 

http://www1.umn.edu/systemwide/directories/

WE WILL BE SURE TO BROADCAST THE MONDAY SEMINARS ON THE WEB NEXT SEMESTER.

Seminar Schedule

January 27
Effects of a digestion pretreatment on the in vitro fermentation characteristics of dietary fibers
Derek Timm
M.S. Nutrition Student; Advisor: Dr. Slavin
University of Minnesota

Perceived parental support for physical activity as part of a school-based intervention
Lindsey Batts
M.S. Nutrition Student; Advisor: Dr. Nelson
University of Minnesota
Seminar Webcast 

February 3
Reduction of Early Cardiovascular Disease Risk by Omega 3 Fatty Acids Supplementation
Nana Matsumoto
M.S. Nutrition Student; Advisor: Dr. Raatz
University of Minnesota
Seminar Webcast

February 10
Acceptance of Whole Grains in Children and Short Term Satiety of Whole Grains and Fiber in Adults and Rats
Natalia Schroeder
Ph.D. Nutrition Candidate; Advisors: Drs. Gallaher and Marquart
University of Minnesota
Seminar Webcast

February 17
The efficacy of sodium gluconate as a calcium lactate crystal inhibitor in Cheddar cheese and its effect on Cheddar cheese composition and Cheddar cheese characteristics during ripening
Chanokphat Phadungath
Ph.D. Food Science Candidate; Advisor: Dr. Metzger
University of Minnesota
Seminar Webcast

February 24
Dream of Wild Beans: Antioxidant Activity in Locally Grown Bean Varieties
Emily Noble
M.S. Nutrition Student; Advisor: Dr. Hassel Co-Advisor: Dr. Gallaher
University of Minnesota

Detection and structural characterization of malonylglucosides' derivatives formed upon various heat and pH treatments
Vamsidhar Yerramsetty
M.S. Food Science Student; Advisor: Dr. Ismail
University of Minnesota
(Seminar webcast unavailable)

March 3
Factors influencing food choice and grocery shopping behavior of low-income families in Minnesota
Kristen Dammann (Wiig)
Ph.D. Nutrition Candidate; Advisor: Dr. Chery Smith
University of Minnesota
Seminar Webcast

March 10
Development and Evaluation of Flavoromics in Sensory Understanding and Prediction
Josephine Charve
Ph.D. Food Science Candidate; Advisor: Dr. Reineccius
University of Minnesota
Seminar Webcast

March 17
Break Week

March 23 (Monday)
A Parent-Early Adolescent Intervention to Reduce Sweetened Beverage
Lori Roth-Yousey (PhD)
Ph.D. Nutrition Candidate; Advisor: Dr. Himes
University of Minnesota
(Seminar webcast unavailable)

March 24
Effect of subsp lactis Bb12 Supplemented Yogurt on Bacteroides in Human Intestine
Melissa Haase
M.S. Food Science Student; Advisor: Dr. O’Sullivan
University of Minnesota

Bioactive peptides derived from limited and selective hydrolysis of soy protein isolate
Wynnie Margatan
M.S. Food Science Student; Advisor: Dr. Ismail
University of Minnesota
Seminar Webcast

March 30 (Monday)
Soy Isoflavonoids: Metabolism, Distribution and Effects on Prostate-Protein Expression
Salome Rebello
Ph.D. Nutrition Candidate; Advisor: Dr. Kurzer
University of Minnesota
Seminar Webcast

March 31
Does Vitamin D Play a Role in Weight Loss Success?
Megan Turner (Theede)
M.S. Nutrition Student; Advisor: Dr. Earthman
University of Minnesota

Effect of protein content and denaturation
S. Priya Malaypally
M.S. Food Science Student; Advisor: Dr. Ismail
University of Minnesota
Seminar Webcast

April 6 (Monday)
Novel emulsions as flavor delivery systems
Jian Zhang
Ph.D. Food Science Candidate; Advisor: Dr. Reineccius
University of Minnesota
Seminar Webcast

April 7
The Impact of Acculturation and Environmental Change on Dietary Habits, Weight Gain, and Cultural Practices among Hmong Adults and Children
Lisa Franzen
Ph.D. Nutrition Candidate; Advisor: Dr. Cheryl Smith
University of Minnesota
Seminar Webcast

April 13 (Monday)
Dietary Intake and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors: Comparison with Normative Data
Melinda Dotray
M.S. Nutrition Student; Advisor: Dr. Shapiro
University of Minnesota
Cancelled

April 14
Effect of Fiber on Satiety, Glycemic, Insulinemic, and Gut Hormone Responses
Holly Willis
Ph.D. Nutrition Candidate; Advisor: Dr. Slavin
University of Minnesota
Seminar Webcast

April 20 (Monday)
An Assessment Study of PDX-Salmonella Indicator Broth for Screening Environmental Samples for Salmonella Contamination
Snehee Chaplot
M.S. Food Science Student; Advisor: Dr. Feirtag
University of Minnesota

Restaurant Marketing Strategies Directed at Children and Adolescents in Schools
Kathryn Hang
M.S. Nutrition Student; Advisor: Dr. Story
University of Minnesota

April 21
Improving the Functionality and Bioactivity of Wheat Bran
Keith Petrofsky
Ph.D. Food Science Candidate; Advisor: Dr. Marquart Co-Advisor: Dr. Ruan
University of Minnesota
Seminar Webcast

April 27 (Monday)
The role of salivary proteins and oral lubrication in the mechanism of astringency
Catherine Lee
Ph.D. Food Science Candidate; Advisor: Dr. Vickers
University of Minnesota
(Seminar webcast unavailable)

April 28
Weight and eating behavior changes in Indian women living in the US
Shalaka Jamenis
M.S. Nutrition Student; Advisor: Dr. Stang
University of Minnesota

GI Toleration of Inulin Products
Angie Bonnema
M.S. Nutrition Student; Advisor: Dr. Slavin
University of Minnesota
Seminar Webcast

May 4 (Monday)
The Effects of Humectants on Protein Bar quality characteristics during storage
Heather Taterka
M.S. Food Science Student; Advisor: Dr. Labuza
University of Minnesota

Adipose Production of Selenoprotein P: A Role in Obesity and Insulin Resistance
Yuanyaun Zhang
M.S. Food Science Student; Advisor: Dr. Xiaoli Chen
University of Minnesota
Seminar Webcast

May 5
Dietary Glycemic Index and Load and Oxidative Stress in Healthy, Premenopausal Women
Holly Jakits
M.S. Nutrition Student; Advisor: Dr. Kurzer
University of Minnesota
Cancelled

The optimization of an enzyme treatment to increase the bioavailability of antioxidants in wheat bran
Allison Hohn
M.S. Food Science Student; Advisor: Dr. Ruan
University of Minnesota
Seminar Webcast

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