We were proud to hear the inspiring farewell speech of this year’s valedictorian by Anna Ly-Kirkwood, a graduate of the School of Nutritional Sciences, at the graduation ceremony held on November 1, 2019.
Knowledge from this project will help provide a better access to a continuum of perinatal nutritional and health services in French to improve nutrition as well as maternal and infantile health among francophone people in minority settings.
The goal of the workshop was to develop a research project to improve food security, nutrition and health of pregnant women who use opioids through a continuum of tailored and coordinated nutritional, community and healthcare services.
Ten students from the School of Nutrition Sciences have participated to the 9th Annual symposium of the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) on March 20th 2019.
The award, offered by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, recognizes excellence in knowledge mobilization among researchers who were successful in promoting and facilitating the use of research outside academic settings.
Building on his extensive experience in protein and peptide chemistry, structure and function, Professor Udenigwe will chair a research program that supports the development of innovative approaches to the use of plant-derived proteins and peptides in the food industry.
Florence was chosen for the Award for her independent dedication to her research project on the evaluation of commercially available protein supplements for use by varsity athletes. Her research results are being used in a sports nutrition course and to educate varsity athletes at the University of Ottawa.
With its forty participants, the Appreciation Day for the Nutrition Program Preceptors, included continuing education sessions and took place on May 31st at the University of Ottawa. The event was a real success!
