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A podcast hosted by the DNS Alumni Association at UofT to provide updates and insights on the department, its research, and its alumni. Reach out to us at our Departmental website: https://nutrisci.med.utoronto.ca/dns-alumni-connect

Alumni Connect


    • Mar 22, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 9 EPISODES


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    Episode 9 - What is the Mediterranean Diet?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 24:57


    Today we dive into one of the mostly widely recommended and well-known dietary patterns, the Mediterranean Diet. What is it, why is there so much talk about it, and how can I follow it? Listen in to find out! Thank you to Manulife, our affinity sponsor, for supporting the student and alumni experience. Discover the benefits of affinity products here: https://uoft.me/DNSAA

    Episode 8 - Interview Part 2 with Dr. Stephanie Nishi on her Post-doctoral work in Spain and the PREDIMED Study

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 18:01


    Today we continue our interview with Dr. Stephanie Nishi as we talk about her post-doctorial work in Spain with the PREDIMED study group and her journey into a post-doc. Thank you to Manulife, our affinity sponsor, for supporting the student and alumni experience. Discover the benefits of affinity products here: https://uoft.me/DNSAA

    Episode 7 - Interview with Dr. Stephanie Nishi on her Graduate Work on Tree Nuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 21:59


    Today we speak with DNS alumni Dr. Stephanie Nishi on her graduate research as a PhD student on the health impact of tree nuts. Thank you to Manulife, our affinity sponsor, for supporting the student and alumni experience. Discover the benefits of affinity products here: https://uoft.me/DNSAA

    Episode 6 - Grad Student Highlight, Rodney Au-Yeung on Dietary Sugars and Heart Disease

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 23:03


    Graduate student and podcast host Rodney Au-Yeung shares a brief bit of his research on dietary sugars and heart disease. Thank you to Manulife, our affinity sponsor, for supporting the student and alumni experience. Discover the benefits of affinity products here: https://uoft.me/DNSAA

    Episode 5 - Canada's New Food Guide - A Brief Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 42:12


    Today we have a brief discussion about Canada's new Food Guide about things we like and things we believe could use some improvement. Thank you to Manulife, our affinity sponsor, for supporting the student and alumni experience. Discover the benefits of affinity products here: https://uoft.me/DNSAA

    Episode 4 - An Interview with Dean David Allison - 2019 Edna Park Lecturer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 26:54


    In this Episode, we interview Dean David Allison from the Indiana University Bloomington after his 2019 Edna Park Lecture entitled "Rigor in Obesity Research and its Communication: A Call for Renewed Commitment" where we discuss about rigor in scientific research and some advice for prospective researchers. Thank you to Manulife, our affinity sponsor, for supporting the student and alumni experience. Discover the benefits of affinity products here: https://uoft.me/DNSAA

    Episode 3 - A Journey in Research and Academia with Dr. David Ma

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 28:13


    Today we talk to Dr. David Ma, professor in the Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences at the University of Guelph and Director of the Guelph Family Health Study, on his journey into research and academia. Thank you to Manulife, our affinity sponsor, for supporting the student and alumni experience. Discover the benefits of affinity products here: https://uoft.me/DNSAA

    Episode 2 - The DNS Strategic Plan featuring Dr. Deborah O'Connor, Chair of the DNS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 31:40


    In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Deborah O'Connor, Chair of the Department of Nutritional Sciences at UofT, to talk about the current happenings at the Department and some exciting new endeavours. Thank you to Manulife, our affinity sponsor, for supporting the student and alumni experience. Discover the benefits of affinity products here: https://uoft.me/DNSAA

    Episode 1 - Welcome to Alumni Connect

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 36:39


    Who we are, what we do. Today I sit down with Laura Pasut, President of the DNSAA to talk about what we have in stored for the year! Thank you to Manulife, our affinity sponsor, for supporting the student and alumni experience. Discover the benefits of affinity products here: https://uoft.me/DNSAA

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