News

Outstanding Staff Award

April 23, 2025

Our staff members Drew Carter and Nadia Zamoida were recognized by the department for their contributions to the department.


2025 CFANS Research Symposium

April 15, 2025

FScN had an incredible showing at the 3rd Annual CFANS Research Symposium! Read more about our researchers' award-winning work.


Gut Microbiome Therapy

March 31, 2025

Dr. Teigen talks about his fascinating work in assessing the impact of diet and nutrition on microbiota transplant therapy (MTT)


FScN Celebrates New Faculty

March 28, 2025

On March 19th, we introduced our 6 new faculty members to FScN friends, alumni, and collaborators.


National Dietitian Day

March 12, 2025

It's RDN Day! We're celebrating the work these important professionals do in our communities and healthcare system.


Talking Lifecycle Nutrition with UMN

March 13, 2025

Assistant Professor Aimee Tritt spoke with UMN about the importance of nutrition at each stage of the lifecycle


UMN DI Director Wins ACEND Award

February 18, 2025

Therese Liffrig, MPH, RDN, LD, Director of the UMN Dietetic Internship, has been awarded the 2025 Outstanding Dietetics Educator Award for DI programs in the West Central District.


How to boil the perfect egg

February 14, 2025

Professor Joanne Slavin spoke with the Associated Press about how to boil the perfect egg


Food Scientists in Minnesota

February 3, 2025

Department Head Job Ubbink spoke with the Star Tribune about the importance of food scientists in MN


Strategies for Healthy Eating

January 21, 2025

Our newest faculty member, Aimee Tritt, recently spoke with The New York Times about strategies for eating healthier in the New Year.