Welcome to the Department of Nutrition - Department of Nutrition

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Nutrition Research. Our faculty conduct research on the role of bioactives in the prevention of chronic diseases such as cancer and obesity. Picture of alfalfa lab.

Undergraduate programs in nutrition science.

Graduate programs include a master of science in nutrition, the dietetic internship, a doctorate in nutrition, and a dual masters.

The Department of Nutrition was established in January 2020 upon a rich heritage of Aggie leadership in nutrition. In creating the Department, the state of Texas and Texas A&M University recognized the importance of the discipline of nutrition in maintaining health and preventing diseases.

Announcements

Texas Academy Foundation Scholarships for DPD Students: Applications Due December 1, 2020*
https://tandfscholarships.org/texas-academy-foundation-applications/
Questions? Please contact tandfdirector@gmail.com
*Late or Incomplete applications will not be considered. A confirmation notice will be sent to you once an online application is successfully submitted.

Faculty Achievements

Researchers identify potential therapeutic target for diabetes. For more Faculty Achievements Click Here.

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Student Achievements

Food Science & Technology Students win 2nd Place at College Bowl. For More Student Achievements Click Here.

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Students and Dr. Creasy at the IFTSA college bowl

Congratulations to our Fall 2019 Graduates

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Recent Publications

Baiocchi, L, Sato, K, Ekser, B, Kennedy, L, Francis, H, Ceci, L et al.. Cholangiocarcinoma: Bridging the translational gap from preclinical to clinical development and implications for future therapy. Expert Opin Investig Drugs. 2020; :. doi: 10.1080/13543784.2021.1854725. PubMed PMID:33226854 .
Zhang, J, Zhu, S, Ma, N, Johnston, LJ, Wu, C, Ma, X et al.. Metabolites of microbiota response to tryptophan and intestinal mucosal immunity: A therapeutic target to control intestinal inflammation. Med Res Rev. 2020; :. doi: 10.1002/med.21752. PubMed PMID:33174230 .
Giles, ED, Wellberg, EA. Preclinical Models to Study Obesity and Breast Cancer in Females: Considerations, Caveats, and Tools. J Mammary Gland Biol Neoplasia. 2020; :. doi: 10.1007/s10911-020-09463-2. PubMed PMID:33146844 .

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Academic Programs

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Research Areas

Our faculty conduct research on the role of bioactives in the prevention of chronic diseases. Learn more about their research.

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