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The Texas Scientist
Science for a Healthier Nation
Nutritional scientists at The University of Texas at Austin are reshaping how people relate to healthy eating at school, in communities and in the workplace.
Celebrating the 2024 College of Natural Sciences Dean’s Honored Graduates
Meet the graduating seniors being recognized for excellence in research, academics and improving the community.
Scientists Uncover Technique to Cut Off Cancer’s Fuel Supply
The discovery could lead to better treatments for acute myeloid leukemia in vulnerable populations.
Nuance Needed Regarding Weight-Gain Recommendations During Pregnancy
Patients with obesity while pregnant may receive recommendations from their doctors that need revisiting, researchers say.
MSNS Online Senior Academic Program Coordinator
We are pleased to welcome Loren Schriefer as the Senior Academic Program Coordinator of the Online Masters of Science.
Online MSNS Director Announced
Dr. Laura Lashinger will be taking over as Director of the Online Master's in Nutritional Sciences Program.
Dell Medical School
Marissa Burgermaster: Breaking Down Your ‘Gut’ Feelings on Nutrition
Food is one of many factors impacting health, but it can be one of the most difficult to solve for — requiring understanding of nutrition, human behavior, socioeconomic forces and more.
Food for Thought: Nutrition Researcher Embraces the Toughest Subjects
Beth Widen, a nutrition researcher at The University of Texas at Austin, is seeking to untangle the complex relationship between nutrition in pregnancy and infancy, and health outcomes down the road.
“Science-ing” Your Way to More Health & More Wealth
A Texas Science Festival presentation in 2023 featured an AI-powered tool for clinicians from UT Nutritional Sciences faculty member Marissa Burgermaster.
Are We There Yet? Driving to Health Equity in the Treatment of Obesity
A Texas Science Festival presentation and 2023 Jean Andrews Talk in Nutritional Sciences featured guest speaker Jamy Ard.