Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition

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The biochemical nutrition research program focuses on the utilization of molecular, cellular and physiological techniques to investigate nutrient function and metabolism in health and chronic disease prevention. Approaches ranging from the whole animal to cell culture are employed. Areas of emphases include nutrient bioavailability, vitamin A, Sphingolipid and zinc functions, phytochemicals and cancer prevention, and neuroendocrine regulation of energy metabolism.

 

Participating Faculty

Jenifer Fenton

Professor
imigjeni@msu.edu
517-353-3342

Leslie D. Bourquin

Professor and Chairperson
bourqui1@msu.edu
517-355-8474

Sarah Comstock

Associate Professor
comsto37@msu.edu
517-353-3415

Elizabeth M. Gardner

Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies
egardner@msu.edu
517-353-3354

James J. Pestka

Robert and Carol Deibel Family Endowed Professor; University Distinguished Professor
pestka@msu.edu
517-353-1709

Rita Strakovsky

Associate Professor, Maternal Nutrition and Toxicology
strakovs@msu.edu
517-353-3352

Nancy Turner

Professor of Nutrition
ndturner@msu.edu
517-353-7103

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