The Nutritional Sciences Program is composed of core, interdisciplinary, and clinical faculty who are recognized experts in the field of nutrition, with networks spanning a wide range of disciplines. Strong links to research centers, public health agencies, and hospitals provide unique opportunities for students to participate in innovative nutrition research.

Thesis or Dissertation Research

Students in the MS, MPH, and PhD program prepare a thesis or dissertation. The project provides students with the experience of developing a research question, collecting and analyzing data, and writing the results. Students are encouraged to submit their research results for peer-reviewed publication. Recent projects and abstracts