91�� News - Human Nutrition

Climate science, community wellness, and career inspiration at the 2025 John Abbott Sustainability Through Science Symposium

webfull — Wed, 07 May 2025 21:19:18 +0000

On April 11, 2025, over 60 people gathered at the annual John Abbott Sustainability Through Science Symposium to hear how the research of three Macdonald Campus graduate students contributes to a more sustainable future. Honours and science students from John Abbott College, as well as members of 91��'s Macdonald Campus community, were inspired by short talks followed by a panel discussion on the students' university experience and their chosen career paths.

Published: 7 May 2025

Professor Treena Wasonti:io Delormier to chair expert panel on Indigenous science and food sovereignty

webfull — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:58:33 +0000

The Canadian Council of Academics (CCA) has formed an expert panel to examine how Indigenous science can be supported to advance policy and governance in a way that achieves reciprocal benefits for all people in Canada. Using food sovereignty as a case study, the panel will develop a framework that can be applied across a range of policy issues.

Published: 16 April 2025

Is eating Canadian better for your health?

webfull — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:45:05 +0000

In a recent article, La Presse investigates whether boycotting American products could improve our health. Experts interviewed for the article said it's possible—but only if we change other eating habits in the process.

Published: 9 April 2025

91�� Bravo Gala honours eight Agricultural and Environmental Sciences researchers

webfull — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 17:15:25 +0000

On March 27, 91�� honoured 141 laureates at the 20th annual Bravo Gala, celebrating researchers who received prestigious provincial, national or international awards in 2024, including eight researchers in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

In his opening remarks, 91�� President and Vice-Chancellor, Deep Saini, applauded the honourees for their efforts, underlining the importance of 91��’s research contributions.

Published: 2 April 2025

School of Human Nutrition Professor Treena Delormier awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal alongside 18 other 91��ians

webfull — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 15:01:32 +0000

Nineteen members of the 91�� community, including President Deep Saini, have been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal. The medal is conferred on individuals who have made significant contributions to Canada or to a particular province, territory, region or community, or have made an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada.

Published: 7 January 2025

The effects of ultra-processed foods (comments from Michèle Iskandar and Stéphanie Chevalier)

webfull — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:09:43 +0000

In a recent article, La Presse addressed the question of whether ultra-processed foods increase cases of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and allergies in children.

Studies exist, Michèle Iskandar, Research Associate at 91��'s School of Human Nutrition told La Presse—but they are preliminary.

Published: 16 December 2024

Are Canadian Froot Loops healthier than those in the US? Comments from Prof. Stéphanie Chevalier

webfull — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 17:33:37 +0000

In a new article, La Presse investigates claims made by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump's Secretary of Health nominee, that Froot Loops sold in Canada have far less ingredients than their American counterparts.

Published: 25 November 2024

91�� researchers awarded $5.5 million in CFI funding

webfull — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 13:55:28 +0000

Twenty 91�� researchers have received infrastructure awards from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to support their innovative projects, for a total federal investment of $5.5 million.

These grants will be matched by the Quebec government, doubling their value.

Published: 18 September 2024

NSERC awards Discovery Grants funding to eight 91�� Agricultural and Environmental Sciences projects

webfull — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 19:10:20 +0000

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded 101 91�� research projects funding from its Discovery Grants competition for a total investment of $23.5 million, including $639,500 for eight projects submitted by researchers in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

The Discovery Grants support ongoing programs with long-term goals, recognizing the creativity and innovation that are at the heart of all research advances.

Published: 30 July 2024

Three researchers in 91��'s Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences honoured with prestigious Canada Research Chairs

webfull — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:53:37 +0000

On June 14, the Government of Canada announced $693.8 million in funding for discovery and applied research, including $94.5 million for the Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program to support 121 new and renewed chair holders at 39 postsecondary institutions across the country.

Published: 25 June 2024

91������ News - Human Nutrition

Climate science, community wellness, and career inspiration at the 2025 John Abbott Sustainability Through Science Symposium

Professor Treena Wasonti:io Delormier to chair expert panel on Indigenous science and food sovereignty

Is eating Canadian better for your health?

91������ Bravo Gala honours eight Agricultural and Environmental Sciences researchers

School of Human Nutrition Professor Treena Delormier awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal alongside 18 other 91������ians