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Huajun Han competes in the Nutrition Research Symposium

crystal.schibler · April 24, 2018 ·

On April 16, 2018 Huajun Han took home 2nd place at the Graduate Student Research Symposium in the Oral competition for his research titled, “Protective role of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor in regulating colonic stem and progenitor cell homeostasis.” This event is a one-day research symposium for students to share their work with fellow students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty in the Department of Nutrition and Food Science and other collaborating departments. Hosted by the Nutritional Sciences Graduate Association (NSGA).

Congratulations Huajun!

Salinas success at 21st Annual Student Research Week

crystal.schibler · March 28, 2018 ·

At the 21st Annual Student Research Week Competition Michael Salinas received awards in multiple categories. Michael received 1st place ranking in: Oral Presentation in the Graduate Agriculture and Life Sciences Category and was awarded a cash prize. Next, Salinas took home top honors for the Writing Center Outstanding Oral Award. This title is given to recognize one graduate project presentation that combines a lively delivery with informative visuals. [Read more…] about Salinas success at 21st Annual Student Research Week

Untimely immune cell clocks may contribute to obesity and diabetes in shift workers

crystal.schibler · February 6, 2018 ·

Texas A&M researchers discover the effects of shift work on immune cell clocks may lead to metabolic disorders

About 15 million Americans don’t have a typical nine-to-five workday, and many of these—nurses, firefighters and flight attendants, among many other professions—may see their schedule change drastically one week to the next. As a result, these shift workers’ biological clocks, which keep track of the time of day, cannot keep accurate time, potentially making the negative effects of a high fat diet on metabolic disorders even more pronounced, according to new research published in The FASEB Journal. Continue Reading…..

Chapkin appointed to Allen Chair in Nutrition at Texas A&M

crystal.schibler · December 14, 2017 ·

COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Robert S. Chapkin has been appointed to the William W. Allen Chair in Nutrition at Texas A&M University in College Station.

Chapkin is also a Distinguished Professor, Regents Professor and University Faculty Fellow in the Program in Integrative Nutrition and Complex Diseases, as well as a Texas A&M AgriLife Senior Faculty Fellow. He is a National Cancer Institute R35 Outstanding Investigator and is co-director of a National Institutes of Health-funded nutrition, biostatistics and bioinformatics training grant. [Read more…] about Chapkin appointed to Allen Chair in Nutrition at Texas A&M

Erazo-Oliveras, Ford Foundation 2017 Postdoctoral Fellowship Award

crystal.schibler · October 20, 2017 ·

Dr. Alfredo Erazo-Oliveras, a postdoctoral research associate in Dr. Robert Chapkin’s laboratory (Program in Integrative Nutrition and Complex Diseases) at Texas A&M University, has been selected as an awardee in the Ford Foundation 2017 Postdoctoral Fellowship Competition.

Dr. Erazo-Oliveras selection for this prestigious award reflects the review panelists’ enthusiasm regarding his scholarly competence as well as the promise that he shows for future achievements as a scholar, researcher, and teacher. As part of the award beginning in June 2017, Dr. Erazo-Oliveras will receive a $45,000 stipend for one year as well as funds to attend the annual national Conference of Ford Fellows in San Juan, Puerto Rico on May 2018. Additionally, he will be granted access to Ford Fellow Regional Liaisons, a network of former Ford Fellows who have volunteered to provide mentoring and support to current fellows. [Read more…] about Erazo-Oliveras, Ford Foundation 2017 Postdoctoral Fellowship Award