Congratulations to three DNS faculty members being recognized with prestigious awards at ASN 2026 (July 25–28, Washington, DC)! Kevin Klatt – Sylvia Rowe Award for Excellence in Nutrition Science Communications Laura Chiavaroli – NEBS Early Career Award John Sievenpiper – E. V. McCollum Award

Congratulations to @kcklatt.bsky.social for receiving the ASN Sylvia Rowe Award for Excellence in Nutrition Science Communications, recognizing mid-career professionals who excel at communicating nutrition science to diverse audiences and promoting evidence-based dialogue.

The latest issue of UofTMed Magazine is out, featuring Dr. Elena Comelli in “The Power of Poo,” highlighting her work on gut health and the microbiome and its impact on human health and disease. Read more: uoftmedmagazine.utoronto.ca Feature: uoftmedmagazine.utoronto.ca/summer-2026/...

UofTMed Magazine | The Poop Issue

Poop. It’s not a topic that comes up in polite conversation but there’s gold in what we can learn from it for health.

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Delighted to celebrate Dr. Mary L' Abbé on her induction into the 2026 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame! Her pioneering research and leadership have helped shape healthier food environments and improve population health in Canada & beyond. Watch her tribute: www.cdnmedhall.ca/laureates/ma...

Congratulations to Dr. Matilda Laar on her invitation to U of T’s Arts & Science Experiential Learning Faculty Fellows Program! Her innovative community-engaged teaching creates meaningful experiential learning opportunities for students in food, nutrition, and health.

Happening this afternoon! 🌱 Join the DNS Alumni Association for our Nourish & Network webinar featuring Dr. Andrea Glenn on Plant-Based Diets, Metabolomics, and Food as Medicine: New Directions in Nutrition Science. 📅 Today - Tuesday, May 19 ⏰ 4–5 PM Register here: utoronto.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Insightful seminar by Richard P. Bazinet on omega-3 metabolism, reproducibility, and the importance of revisiting influential conclusions with rigorous methods. Great discussion on transparency and scientific integrity in nutrition science! #CNS26Halifax

Congratulations to Dr. Laura Chiavaroli on receiving the CIHR-INMD/CNS Early Career Partnership Prize at CNS 2026! This well-deserved recognition highlights her outstanding contributions to nutrition research and her growing impact as an emerging leader in the field.

Congratulations to Sarah Jeong from the L’Abbé Lab for an outstanding showing at CNS 2026, taking home two awards this year — 2nd place in the CNS NutriGraphic competition and 3rd place in the poster award competition!

Congratulations to Amy Symington from the Bazinet Lab for presenting her research as a finalist for the CNS 2026 Graduate Student and Trainee Travel Awards! Proud to see her stand 2nd place finish in the competition among such an outstanding group of emerging scientists!

DNS students Gabrielle Viscardi, Sarah Jarvis and Katrina Geronimo delivering outstanding flash presentations at CNS 2026, showcasing innovative research and impressive communication skills! Your passion for science and learning truly shines!

A very engaging session by Dr. Vasanti Malik on how the co-design needs to be iterative throughout the research cycle with shared decision as a core element and on use of qualitative frameworks such as CFIR to help organize the feedback. Flexibility and reflectivity is the key! #CNS26Halifax

Congratulations to Dr. Jessie Hulst for being the recipient of the Khursheed Jeejeebhoy Award for best application of clinical nutrition research findings to clinical practice! #CNS26Halifax

Celebrating Dr. Jacqueline Beaudry as a recipient of the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, UofT Research Excellence Awards, for her outstanding scientific contributions & her continued role in elevating DNS! rhse.temertymedicine.utoronto.ca/news/temerty... @uoftmedicine.bsky.social

Our students visited the Rogers Hixon Ontario Human Milk Bank last week as part of the Pediatric Nutrition course! From lactation biology to donor milk’s impact on vulnerable infants, it was a meaningful real-world experience highlighting how milk banking supports infant health!

How long do omega-3s actually stay in your body? New research published in AJCN by the Bazinet lab tracked them using natural carbon-13 “fingerprints” Big step toward understanding how diet really works in the body. Read more:https://ajcn.nutrition.org/article/S0002-9165(26)00120-6/fulltext

Celebrating the women who inspire, lead, and shape the future of science and scholarship. This International Women’s Day, we recognize the incredible contributions of women in our department and beyond. Join us in celebrating their impact! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltGy...

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Excited to host Dr. Rachel Loopstra for a Special Department Seminar! Dr. Loopstra’s work examines how structural and societal factors shape food insecurity and access to food across high-income countries. #FoodInsecurity #PublicHealth #UofT #NutritionScience

We are proud to congratulate Dr. Ahmed El-Sohemy on receiving the 2025/26 Temerty Faculty of Medicine Sustained Career Excellence in Graduate Teaching & Mentorship Award for his exceptional dedication to graduate training and mentorship! @uoftmedicine.bsky.social @elsohemy.bsky.social

Read Dr. Kevin Klatt’s critique of the new U.S. Dietary Guidelines, highlighting contradictions between the graphic, text, and underlying science. Why it matters for Canadians: U.S. guidance often shapes food policy and messaging beyond the border, making evidence-based clarity essential at home.

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For anyone interested in the new Dietary Guidelines, here's a breakdown and my thoughts: kcklatt.substack.com/p/ambiguous-...

For anyone interested in the new Dietary Guidelines, here's a breakdown and my thoughts: kcklatt.substack.com/p/ambiguous-...

Ambiguous DGAs & The Rancher's Pyramid

Tame on the surface, more underneath

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DNS continues to shine! The cholesterol-lowering Portfolio Diet by Dr. David Jenkins continues to shape conversations on heart health. Expert commentary from Dr. Laura Chiavaroli in the Globe and Mail! Read more: www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-... @uoftmedicine.bsky.social

Have high cholesterol? Follow this science-backed diet, even partially, to lower your level

The Portfolio Diet is a lesser-known but powerful regimen that has been clinically proven to significantly reduce cholesterol

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Congratulations to the O’Connor Lab on their JAMA Pediatrics publication exploring patterns in formula supplementation after breastfeeding starts and how socio‑economic and racial factors relate. @joannabaxter.bsky.social @deborahoconnor.bsky.social Read more: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Hospital Formula Supplementation Postbreastfeeding Initiation, Neighborhood Economy, and Race

This study examines whether nonmedically indicated hospital formula supplementation of term-born breastfed newborns is associated with neighborhood socioeconomic status and/or maternal race.

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Proud to see Dr. Laura Chiavaroli from DNS featured on CTV news highlighting evidence-based strategies for managing high cholesterol and supporting heart health. #PublicHealth #CardiometabolicHealth @uoftmedicine.bsky.social @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social Read more: www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...

High cholesterol? Expert shares tips on how to bring it under control

Now that the new year has started, many Canadians are working on their resolutions to be healthier. That could mean hitting the gym more, seeking therapy or watching what they eat. The latter in parti...

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Closing the year strong at DNS with an insightful guest lecture by Dr. Kevin Hall, “The Calculus of Calories: Food Environments & Body Weight Regulation.” Thanks Dr. Hall for challenging how we think about weight. #NutritionScience #ObesityResearch #Metabolism @uoftmedicine.bsky.social

NEW: Our umbrella review of trials and cohorts we show that the methods really matter esp. when researching the controversial topic of sweeteners 😱 👇Check out the full paper cdnsciencepub.com/doi/full/10.... @apnmjournal.bsky.social @uoftnutrisci.bsky.social

Huge congratulations to Dr. Richard Bazinet on his award at “Lipids in Diet and Health”! A well-deserved recognition of his decades of groundbreaking work on brain lipid metabolism, pushing the frontiers of science and advancing global nutrition research. @uoftmedicine.bsky.social

Amazing work by Aidan Tyrrell, Amy Symington, and Sarah Jarvis at the Royal Winter Agricultural Fair. Showcasing the amazing research at the @uoftnutrisci.bsky.social

This Thursday, Nov 20! Join us at the Chestnut Centre from 9:30 AM–7:45 PM for DNS Research Day and Edna Park Lecture 2025 featuring Krista Lamb and Dr. Catherine Field! Don’t miss this full day of inspiration!

Amazing CIHR-supported work from Dr. Deborah O’Connor’s team! Donor human milk is transforming care for very preterm infants—and new innovations are helping preserve even more of its benefits. cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54526.html #NeonatalCare #HumanMilk #PretermBirth

Donated human milk is critical in the care of Canada’s tiniest patients - CIHR

In Canada, about 2% of infants born are very preterm, meaning before 32 weeks and weighing less than 1500 grams, or 3.3 pounds. These preterm infants often face significant health challenges, including difficulty gaining weight and fighting infections.

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