human nutrition

Thesis Defense – Human Nutrition – MSc – Tony Yang

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Announces

The Oral Examination for the Degree of

Master of Science
(Human Nutrition)

Tony Yang

” Investigation into the oncogenic role of BRUNOL5 and the role of BRUNOL5 in the anti-cancer effects of dietary polyphenols in primary liver cancer cells “

Thursday, April 13th , 2023 – 1:00 PM

Room 220, Food, Nutrition and Health Building, 2205 East Mall

EXAMINING COMMITTEE

Chair: Dr. S. Castellarin

Supervisory Committee:
Dr. B. Stefanska – Supervisor
Dr. C. Karakochuk  – Committee member
Dr. S. Teves – Committee member

Defense Committee Composition
Dr. B. Stefanska – Supervisor
Dr. S. Teves – Committee member
Dr. D. Kitts – External

Thesis Defense – Human Nutrition – MSc – Raihan Hassen

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Announces

The Oral Examination for the Degree of

Master of Science
(Human Nutrition)

Raihan Hassen

“ Exploring BC Teachers’ Experiences with School Food “

Friday, April 14th, 2023 – 12:30 PM

Virtually and please register in advance

https://ubc.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5Alfu-tqD4iHtclrkQ5i1O30VUZr3eOwKHl

EXAMINING COMMITTEE

Chair: Dr. C. Karakochuk

Supervisory Committee:
Dr. J. Black – Supervisor
Dr. T. Martens – Committee member
Dr. K. Renwick – Committee member

Defense Committee Composition
Dr. J. Black – Supervisor
Dr. T. Martens – Committee member
Dr. K. Renwick – Committee member
Dr. G. Hammond – External

Thesis Defense – Human Nutrition – MSc – Adelia Jacobs

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Announces

The Oral Examination for the Degree of

Master of Science
(Human Nutrition)

Adelia Jacobs

“ Evaluating the impact of government-led nutrient profiling models on preventable mortality and cardiovascular disease outcomes “

Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 – 10:30 AM

Virtually

https://ubc.zoom.us/j/61929547488?pwd=OHVNdVJ3Rlk5NFhpeWFqRzhOQU5FZz09

EXAMINING COMMITTEE

Chair: Dr. C. Karakochuk

Supervisory Committee:
Dr. M. Jessri – Supervisor
Dr. J. Vercammen – Committee member
Dr. J. Sutherland – Committee member

Defense Committee Composition
Dr. M. Jessri – Supervisor
Dr. J. Vercammen – Committee member
Dr. J. Sutherland – Committee member
Dr. T. Dummer – External

Thesis Defense – Human Nutrition – PhD – Abrar Mohammed Turki

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Announces

The Oral Examination for the Degree of

Doctor of Philosophy
(Human Nutrition)

Abrar Mohammed Turki

“Application of Novel Techniques to Devise Nutritional Therapies in Patients with Glycogen Storage Disease Type 1 and Phenylketonuria”

Friday, October 29, 2021 – 9:00 AM

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EXAMINING COMMITTEE

Chair: Dr. D. Kitts

Supervisory Committee:
Dr. R. Elango – Supervisor
Dr. C. Karakochuck – Committee member
Dr. S. Stockler – Committee member
Dr. S. Sirrs – Committee member

Defense Committee Composition
Dr. R. Elango – Supervisor
Dr. S. Stockler – Committee member
Dr. S. Sirrs – Committee member
Dr. A. Lehman – University Examiner
Dr. B. Rakic – University Examiner
Dr. M. Gillingham – External Examiner

Job Posting: School Nutrition Consultant (UN FAO)

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The FAO’s Nutrition Education and Consumer Awareness Group is seeking a School Nutrition Consultant, based at FAO Headquarters in Rome.

Duties:

  1. Carry out a review and prepare an inventory of integrated school nutrition programmes (comprising school meals, nutrition education, school gardening, etc.) and related activities and projects in FAO and the regional offices for the purpose of improved collaboration and coordination.
  2. Convene a working group among all integrated school nutrition stakeholders in FAO HQs and Regional offices to share experiences and lessons, and identify best practices for sharing with interested stakeholders.
  3. Assist with convening meetings with school nutrition stakeholders and partner agencies to establish collaboration (also with a view to collaboration regarding the High Level Task Force on Global Food Security and Zero Hunger Challenge).
  4. Based on south-south collaboration with Brazil in Latin America, and other ongoing initiatives related to school feeding, nutrition education in schools, the nutrition of the school aged child, and farm-to-school programmes, prepare a concept note on FAO’s role and comparative advantage on integrated school nutrition programmes, as well as promotional materials.
  5. Promote FAO’s work on school nutrition in the context of the Milan Expo 2015.
  6. Support the implementation, and provide technical assistance to Project GCP/RAF/483/BRA – Strengthening School Feeding Programs in African Countries, especially regarding liaison with Brazilian partner agencies and RAF.
  7. Carry out country missions and support member countries in the development and implementation of integrated schoolnutrition activities and programmes.
  8. Carry out other related activities as required.

Please review the full job description for additional information. The closing date for applications is August 8, 2014.