Past Events
Oct
7
2026
Info Session for NTR's Study Abroad Program: "From Prehistory to the Present - The Mediterranean Diet"
Come to an informational session for From NTR's May-mester in Sicily, Italy: "Prehistory to the Present - The Mediterranean Diet in Sicily, Italy."
12:00 am – 1:00 pm • In Person
Speaker(s): Michele Hockett Cooper
Oct
2
2026
"Targeting Cellular Phospholipids with Linoleic Acid: Uncovering Novel Mechanisms for Reducing Risk of Cardiometabolic Diseases Using Diet Oils"
Dr. Martha Belury will discuss how diet oils can reduce the risk of cardiometabolic diseases by targeting cellular phospholipids with linoleic acid
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm • In Person
Speaker(s): Dr. Martha Belury
Oct
1
2026
Where Science Meets Story with Katrina Miller of the New York Times
Katrina Miller will discuss her journey from Physics Ph.D. to Science Communication, with Prof. Anthony Dudo of the Moody College of Communication, for the latest in the New Equations talk series from the College of Natural Sciences.
4:00 pm – 6:30 pm • In Person
Sep
25
2026
"One Dose Does Not Fit All: FADS Indel Guided DHA Supplementation Reduces Preterm and Post 40-Week Birth in the ADORE Trial”
Kevin Li will discuss DHA supplementation and pregnancy terms in the ADORE Trial.
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm • In Person
Speaker(s): Kevin Li
Sep
24
2026
Dell Med Open House: Quantitative and Systems Health Sciences
Join Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin to celebrate the launch of its new Department of Quantitative and Systems Health Sciences.
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm • In Person
Sep
18
2026
"PIM-pointing new mechanisms of hypoxia-induced invasion and metastasis”
Dr. Noel Warfel will discuss hypoxia-induced invasion and metastasis and new mechanisms for detection.
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm • In Person
Speaker(s): Dr. Noel Warfel
Sep
18
2026
Department of Nutritional Sciences Graduate Student Data Blitz
Two-minute presentations from 2nd-year graduate students.
10:00 am – 11:45 am
Sep
18
2026
Info Session: NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Learn about eligibility, application strategies and resources for securing one of the nation’s premier graduate fellowships.
10:00 am • Virtual
Sep
11
2026
“From What We Eat to What We Build: Genetic Regulation of Calcium Metabolism and Bone Mineralization”
Dr. Fleet will discuss the impact of diet on genetic regulation of calcium metabolism and bone mineralization.
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm • In Person
Speaker(s): Dr. James Fleet
Sep
10
2026
Edith and Peter O’Donnell Awards Summit
The Edith and Peter O'Donnell Awards Summit is a special one-day event celebrating 20 years of groundbreaking Texas research and innovation through talks, success stories and networking.
8:00 am – 4:00 pm • In Person