In our weekly seminars, nutrition experts share their insight with FDN students, faculty, staff, and alumni. These seminars supplement traditional coursework and provide a medium for introducing attendees to the latest trends and practices in clinical, industry, research, and community nutrition. Also listed in this schedule are seminars and proposal/thesis defenses delivered by our FDN students.
FDN Seminars
| Date |
Speaker |
Topic |
Location |
Host |
| March 3, 2021 |
Allie Lindke |
“Development, acceptance and consumption of plant-based protein entrees in the National School Lunch Program” |
Zoom |
Ginnefer Cox |
| March 10, 2021 |
Dr. Jenna Gibbs |
“The Impact of Exercise and Nutrition on Bone Health” |
Zoom |
Joseph Kindler |
| March 17, 2021 |
Jiyoung "Sammi" Kim |
“Influence of Microbiota -Vagal -Brain Signaling on Appetitive Feeding Behavior” |
Zoom |
Claire de La Serre |
| March 24, 2021 |
Rebecca Gould |
“Systems Genetics of Glutathione Metabolism and Its Effects on Health” |
Zoom |
Robert Pazdro |
| March 31, 2021 |
Dr. Tanja Adams |
“The Gut and Brain of Lifestyle Intervention in Overweight and Pre-diabetic Individuals” |
Zoom |
Claire de La Serre |
| April 7, 2021 |
Dr. Edward Sazonov |
Dr. Edward Sazanov - Title to be announced |
Zoom |
Alex Anderson |
| April 14, 2021 |
Dr. Stacy Zhang |
“Sodium and Cardiovascular Health: Implications for Nutrition Policy” |
Zoom |
Hea Jin Park |
| April 21, 2021 |
Julie Jeon |
Julie Jeon - Out of Dissertation Seminar |
Zoom |
Hea Jin Park |
| April 28, 2021 |
Yura Son |
Yura Son - Out of Dissertation Seminar |
Zoom |
Chad Paton |