Research shows eating 2 ounces of almonds daily reduces cholesterol, waist circumference, and gut inflammation in people with metabolic syndrome.

Fatemah Al Jafar found community and purpose in Oregon State's nutrition program.

Faculty in the Skeletal Biology Lab recently published two new studies on bone health and disease. Their research explores the effects of chronic alcohol use on bone regeneration and investigates cellular therapies for bone disease.

Md Atikur Rahman, a doctoral student in nutrition, received a Novice Research Award from the Gerber Foundation to support his project, Identifying Novel Antimicrobial Peptides from Donor Human Milk Digestion for Infection Prevention in Preterm Infants.

Undergraduate researchers presented findings on diverse health topics while developing critical thinking and presentation skills through the Healthy Discoveries/URSA Engage Ambassador Program.

We celebrate the outstanding graduate student researchers from the College of Health who showcased their innovative discoveries and scientific accomplishments at the 2025 Graduate Research Symposium.

Eva Foley transitioned from pastry chef to aspiring registered dietitian. Learn about her internship rotations and support from Oregon State’s nutrition program.

Adam Choate, a senior in OSU's nutrition and dietetics program, reflects on his experience as the Moore Family Center's Student Nutrition Fellow, highlighting his work with community outreach programs and the professional growth opportunities that have shaped his career aspirations.

The Moore Family Center is launching a new Mentorship Program with a career Q&A featuring Dr. Matt Kuchan, a discovery scientist from Abbott Laboratories, who will serve as one of the program's first mentors for nutrition students during the 2025-26 academic year.

Ningjian Liang, working with the Moore Family Center and the Dallas Lab, has published promising research on alternative pasteurization methods that preserve beneficial bioactive proteins in human donor milk while ensuring safety for vulnerable premature infants.

Moore Family Center awarded contract to develop scientific papers on human milk composition as part of a groundbreaking tripartite consortium with 20+ industry, government and academic partners.

Candace Russo, endowed program manager in the Moore Family Center for Whole Grain Foods, Nutrition and Preventive Health, was featured in Cancer Today magazine on how vegetable gardening can help cancer survivors develop healthy behaviors.