Department of Food Science and Nutrition

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Welcome to the Department of Food Science and Nutrition at the University of Minnesota. Home to world-class researchers and educators, we are Driven to Discover™ the ways food impacts health and society.

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New Faculty Member

Meet Hanyu Chen, our new assistant professor of Food Microbiological Safety & Extension!

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New Faculty Position

We are currently accepting applications for a new Assistant Professor in Native American Nutrition and Food Systems

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New Faculty Member

Meet Xiaoxue 'Sheryl' Qiu, our new assistant professor of precision nutrition!

News

  • Phi Tau Sigma leadership members standing with award plaque in front of banner and brick wall

    Phi Tau Sigma Chapter of the Year

    July 17, 2026

    Phi Tau Sigma Honor Society at UMN named National 2026 Outstanding Chapter of the Year

  • headshots of new leadership for ADSA

    Dairy Leadership

    June 29, 2026

    Professor Jayendra Amamcharla has been elected as the incoming president of the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) 
    #DairyMonth

  • Levi presenting to audience in front of banner

    Improving Patient Outcomes

    March 26, 2026

    Assistant Professor Levi Teigen is exploring how oral rehydration solutions can decrease instances of hospital readmission in patients with ileostomies.

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