Thesis Defense – Plant Science – PhD – Yifan Yan

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UBC – Faculty of Land and Food Systems Announces

The Oral Examination for the Degree of

Doctor of Philosophy
(Plant Science)

 Yifan Yan

Anthocyanin Accumulation and Cuticular Wax Deposition in Blueberries: Impacts on Fruit Surface Color and Water Loss”

Tuesday, August 29, 2023 – 9:00 AM

Room 200 of the Graduate Student Centre (6371 Crescent Road)

EXAMINING COMMITTEE

Chair: Dr. S. Graham
Supervisory Committee:
Dr. S.D Castellarin – Supervisor
Dr. M. Deyholos – Committee member
Dr. T. Knipfer – Committee member
Dr. L. Kunst – Committee member
Defense Committee Composition
Dr. S.D Castellarin – Supervisor
Dr. M. Deyholos – Committee member
Dr. T. Knipfer – Committee member
Dr. D. Kitts – University Examiner
Dr. X. Li – University Examiner
Dr. K. Tanino – External Examiner

Upcoming CNS Webinar! Type 2 Diabetes Remission: Exploring the Evidence, the new Diabetes Canada Guidelines, and Practical Tips

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Thursday, September 7, 2023 | 13:00 – 14:00 ET

Click Here to Register for this Free Webinar!

Are you ready to explore an exciting breakthrough in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) treatment?

Join us on September 7th, 2023 as speakers Dr. Jonathan Little and Dr. Barbara Oliveira delve into the latest insights, evidence, and practical strategies for achieving T2D remission.

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) remission – defined as the withdrawal of glucose-lowering medications with HbA1c returning to sub-diabetes thresholds sustained for 3 months– has emerged as an exciting new treatment goal that can provide hope for persons living with what is traditionally considered a “chronic and progressive” condition.

This webinar will:

  • Present concepts and criteria for T2D remission as published in the Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines and Consensus Report  by the Endocrine Society, European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Diabetes UK, and American Diabetes Association (ADA).
  • Share the latest evidence-based research that supports the possibility of T2D remission through nutritional interventions.
  • Offer practical and clinical aspects of the T2D remission journey and how healthcare professionals can support people who would like to pursue this approach.

Featured Speakers:

Jonathan Little, PhD, University of British Columbia

Barbara Oliveira, PhD, RD, University of British Columbia

Webinar moderated by Dylan Mackay, PhD, University of Manitoba

After this webinar, attendees should be able to:
  1. Understand the concept of T2D remission including its recent emergence as a potential treatment strategy and the criteria/definitions used by national  and international guidelines.
  2. Become familiar with the evidence supporting nutritional interventions for T2D remission, including clinical trials using low-calorie diets and low-carbohydrate diets.
  3. Learn how to support and empower individuals for sustainable lifestyle changes by reviewing practical aspects and strategies to support individuals with T2D in making sustainable dietary modifications to promote remission and long-term improved health outcomes.

Click to download the flyer and spread the word!

Click Here to Register

Registration is live! Non-nutritive Sweeteners & Health: Unravelling the Evidence & Controversy

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Pour lire en français, cliquez ici.
Registration is open!

Advances in Research & Practice Non-nutritive sweeteners & health:

Unravelling the evidence & controversy

January 27, 2024 – Toronto (and live-stream options)

The Canadian Nutrition Society (CNS) is proud to announce its
2024 Thematic Conference that will take place on January 27th, 2024 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Downtown and by live-stream.

As dietary guidance and public health measures continue to call for reductions in the intake of free sugars to prevent weight gain and cardiometabolic risk, there is growing interest in sugar alternatives or non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) that can sweeten foods and beverages without providing excess calories. However, inconsistent findings in observational studies and clinical trials have obscured dietary guidance regarding NNS, creating confusion among the scientific community and the general public. A comprehensive understanding of the evidence on NNS and health is needed to guide practitioners and policymakers in helping the population achieve free sugar targets for optimal health.

This one-day thematic conference will:

  • Address the role of NNS as a replacement for sugars
  • Summarize the evidence on NNS and health outcomes
  • Reconcile the discrepancies.

Conference Program
Segment 1: Sugars Reduction – where are we, what do we need to do?

Explore the evolving landscape of public health policies, labelling, targets, and food source signals for sugar reduction.

Segment 2: Role of Sweeteners – Are they safe? What are perceptions?

Gain a comprehensive understanding of various sweetener types, risks, safety concerns, and metabolism.

Segment 3: What is guidance saying: Public Health vs. Clinical Practice?

Delve into the dichotomy between public health guidance and clinical practice, examining evidence, and strategies for alignment.

Segment 4: Mechanisms: Is there biological plausibility?

Investigate the potential mechanisms behind the uncoupling hypothesis of sweet taste and the impact of sweeteners on the microbiome and metabolism.

Panel Discussion and Wrap-Up:
Engage in a dynamic panel discussion with experts and conference co-chairs, summarizing key insights and addressing lingering questions.

View FULL PROGRAM and to REGISTER

Virtual (individual and group) registration options are available
For more information visit:
 https://thematic2024.cns-scn.ca/registration

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Développements récents en recherche et pratique nutritionnelle
Les édulcorants non-nutritifs et la santé:
démêler les preuves de la controverse

27 janvier 2024 – (Options de diffusion en direct disponibles)

La Société canadienne de nutrition (SCN) est fière d’annoncer sa conférence thématique de 2024 qui aura lieu le 27 janvier 2024 au DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Downtown et en diffusion en direct.
Les lignes directrices et les mesures de santé publique actuelles en matière d’alimentation continuent de pointer vers la nécessité de réduire la consommation de sucres ajoutés pour prévenir le gain de poids et les risques cardiométaboliques, ce qui suscite un intérêt grandissant pour les solutions de rechange que sont les édulcorants non nutritifs, qui permettent de sucrer les aliments et les boissons sans en augmenter l’apport calorique. Or, l’obtention de données contradictoires dans le cadre des études d’observation et des essais cliniques a créé une certaine ambiguïté autour des recommandations relatives à l’emploi de ces édulcorants, semant la confusion dans la communauté scientifique et dans la population générale. Nous devons nous attacher à mieux comprendre les données expliquant les effets des édulcorants non nutritifs sur la santé si nous voulons mieux guider les professionnels de la santé et les décideurs publics dans la lutte qu’ils mènent contre la consommation de sucres ajoutés afin d’améliorer la santé de la population.

Cette conférence thématique d’une journée

  • Aborder le rôle des NNS en tant que substitut des sucres
  • résumera les données probantes sur les NNS et les effets sur la santé
  • Réconcilier les divergences.

Moments forts de la conférence
Séance 1 : Réduction de la consommation de sucre – Où en sommes-nous et que devons-nous faire?

Explorez l’évolution des politiques de santé publique, de l’étiquetage, des objectifs et des signaux provenant des sources alimentaires pour la réduction des sucres.

Séance 2 : Le rôle des édulcorants – Sont-ils sûrs? Quelles sont les perceptions à leur égard?
Acquérez une compréhension approfondie des différents types d’édulcorants, des risques, des préoccupations en matière de sécurité et du métabolisme.

Séance 3 : Quelles sont les recommandations? – Santé publique versus pratique clinique
Plongez dans la dichotomie entre les directives de santé publique et la pratique clinique, examinant les preuves et les stratégies d’alignement.

Séance 4 : Mécanismes – Est-ce plausible sur le plan biologique?
Enquêtez sur les mécanismes potentiels derrière l’hypothèse de désaccouplement du goût sucré et l’impact des édulcorants sur le microbiome et le métabolisme.

Discussion en groupe et Conclusion
Participez à une discussion en groupe dynamique avec des experts et les coprésidents de la conférence, résumant les points clés et abordant les questions persistantes.

Pour consulter le programme et vous inscrire, cliquez ici.

Des options d’inscription virtuelle (individuelle et en groupe) sont disponibles.

Pour plus d’informations, visitez :

https://thematic2024.cns-scn.ca/registration?&lang=fr

DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Downtown
108 Chestnut Street, Toronto ON
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DEADLINE=Oct 2 Call for Nominations: Killam Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

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2024-2025 Killam Postdoctoral Research Fellowships – Deadline to submit a complete application to LFS G&PS is 4:00 PM, Monday, October 2, 2023 – no exceptions.

The UBC Killam Postdoctoral Research Fellowships are provided annually from the Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Fund for Advanced Studies and are available for most fields of research. The number of awards offered presently varies between three and five per year.

Value: Annual stipend of $50,000 for a maximum of two years plus a travel and research allowance of $4,000 over two years.

The application and nomination process is briefly summarized below.  Refer to the Application Guide and Nomination Guide posted on our Killam webpage for complete details.

UBC Vancouver (UBC-V)

    • Each UBC Vancouver department or unit sets its own internal application deadline for receipt of applications (typically early to mid-October) – LFS deadline is 4:00 PM, Monday, October 2, 2023
    • Each department or unit at the Vancouver campus may forward one nominee to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies by November 9, 2023 at 4:00 pm PT. Rather than using UBC SharePoint, a Qualtrics survey link is provided in the nomination form and nomination guide for nomination submissionLFS may submit one nomination per nominating unit:  APBI, FRE, FDNH
    • UBC-V contactkillam.fellowships@ubc.ca
    • Send complete application to:  shelley.small@ubc.ca

For complete application and nomination details, as well as detailed eligibility requirements, please visit: https://www.postdocs.ubc.ca/award/killam-postdoctoral-research-fellowship.

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GradUpdate – GPS workshop recordings, Work Learn, Entrepreneurship Week, Online Writing Community, TA-Instructor Working Relationship, Inclusive Teaching, and more.

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GradUpdate

In this issue, GPS workshop recordings, Work Learn, Entrepreneurship Week, Online Writing Community, TA-Instructor Working Relationship, Inclusive Teaching, and more.

Resource Highlight

Graduate Pathways to Success Kaltura Channel
Miss a Graduate Pathways to Success workshop? Many of our workshops, including Fellowship Applications, Career Panels, and Fundamentals in Statistics have been recorded and can be accessed here

UBC Library Research Commons Workshop Materials
The UBC Library Research Commons offers an online repository on workshop materials such as Digital Scholarship, Data Analysis and Visualization, Geographic Information Systems and Research Data Management access here

Events and Opportunities

A selection of upcoming events are highlighted below.  Visit  community.grad.ubc.ca and grad.ubc.ca/current-students/professional-development for our full events calendar.

ACADEMIC

UBC Library Orientation for Graduate Students
Online | Thursday, Aug 17 | 3 – 3:45 pm Register

Using Mendeley for Citation Management
Online | Monday, Aug 21 | 4:30 – 6 Register

CAREER

Work Learn positions for graduate students
Interested in a career in academia? Learn more about university admin through the numerous opportunities available including positions in Graduate and Postdoctoral Studiesthe Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre , and many more.
10 hours/week | Sep to Apr | Learn more and apply by 11:59 today, Monday, Aug 14

Entrepreneurship Immersion Week
In person | Sep 26 – 28 | @UBC Robson Square | Free for UBC students
Learn more

RESEARCH

Annotating Audio Visual materials with AudiAnnotate
Online | Friday, Aug 18 | 10 – 11: 30 am Register

TEACHING

CTLT Summer Institute is next week!
Fundamentals of teaching & learning
The Institute is a forum for new members of the teaching and learning community to collaborate, network and engage in knowledge exchange.
In person and online events | Aug 21 – 25 | various times
Check out the schedule of events and register. Sessions include:

  • Connecting Power, Privilege, and Positionality to Teaching and Learning Contexts
  • TA-Instructor Working Relationship (For TAs)
  • Learning Objectives to Foster Student Learning
  • Engaging Activities for Learners: Active Learning Techniques in the Classroom
  • Inclusive Teaching: Reflecting on Your Teaching Practice
  • Can I Use This? Copyright Basics and Working with Open Educational Resources (OER)
  • and more.

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

Online Writing Community
The Centre for Scholarly Communication at UBC-Okanagan has a drop in weekly writing community for grad students, postdocs, and faculty.
Tuesdays, 2 – 4 pm Join

Science Slam Canada
In person | Fox Cabaret | Tuesday, Sep 12 @ 7:30 pm
Keen to improve your science communication? Learn more and apply to present by Aug 21.