Auburn University Department of Nutritional Sciences

05/08/2026

🎉 Let's give a warm welcome to Dr. Muhammad G. Khodary Omar, our newest postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Nutritional Sciences.

He earned his Ph.D. in Integrative Biomedical Sciences from Tuskegee University, where his research focused on developing targeted immunotherapies for Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC). Dr. Omar holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and a master’s in virology, reflecting his multidisciplinary background in translational biomedical research.

His work integrates molecular biology, immunology, and cancer therapeutics, including CAR-T cell engineering and phage display technologies to identify novel tumor-specific targets. At Auburn University, his research expands into the role of obesity and metabolic dysfunction in colorectal cancer progression, with a particular focus on how nutritional and inflammatory cues shape tumor behavior and therapeutic response. He is actively involved in developing and utilizing advanced 3D cancer models to better recapitulate the tumor microenvironment, enabling more physiologically relevant studies of cancer–immune interactions and treatment efficacy. His work aims to bridge nutrition, metabolism, and immunotherapy to inform more precise and effective strategies for cancer prevention and treatment, particularly in high-risk and underserved populations.

Auburn University College of Human Sciences
Auburn University

05/08/2026

Congratulations to all of our College of Human Sciences 2026 Spring graduates! 🎓🦅🐅

The College of Human Sciences commends you on your milestone achievement and we are excited to see where your degree takes you as you make the world a better, brighter place for all!

03/17/2026

03/17/2026

Nutritional Sciences and Dr. Rushing are leading the charge in online learning and accessibility standards!

“Having a clear, built-in framework allowed me to focus on creating engaging content rather than worrying about layout, navigation or accessibility from scratch,” Rushing said.

https://wire.auburn.edu/content/announcements/2026/03/05145301-announcement.php

Auburn University College of Human Sciences
Auburn University

Faculty at Auburn University are exploring new approaches to course design that support student learning through clarity, consistency and accessibility.

03/03/2026

Happy National Nutrition Month and Discover the Power of Nutrition!!

02/20/2026

On January 27, we celebrated a remarkable achievement for the Department of Nutritional Sciences for receiving the Academic Program Improvement Award at The Provost Academic Improvement Excellence Awards on . This award recognizes an academic department or program that demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement through meaningful partnership with the Office of Academic Insight.

“Being recognized for the quality of the assessment of student learning demonstrates the department’s ongoing commitment to excellence in our academic programs. I cannot express how much I appreciate how the entire Nutritional Sciences faculty came together, shared thoughtful input and created three outstanding assessment plans. The award was a testament to their hard work and dedication, and it was well deserved.”— Dr. Elaine Molaison, nutritional sciences department head

https://wire.auburn.edu/content/provost/2026/02/143726-academic-improvement-excellence-awards.php

02/19/2026

Nikol and Sarah, Dietetic Interns from Auburn University, prepared fresh fruit kabobs for our shoppers using Community Market items, including canary melon, apples, and peaches.

02/19/2026

Sarah, a Dietetic Intern from Auburn University, treated our shoppers to fresh fruit salad and delicious peanut butter oatmeal balls. Thank you, Sarah, for sharing your skills and heart with our community!

02/19/2026

Another great day with Auburn University IMPACT 🧡! Their teamwork, positivity, and willingness to help made a big difference and kept everything moving. We’re thankful for the heart and dedication they bring each time they serve.

For those unfamiliar, IMPACT is Auburn University students’ central resource for weekly volunteer opportunities in the local community. IMPACT partners with multiple nonprofits year-round and offers a wide variety of in-person volunteer options that fit student schedules. Students can sign up for projects on the AUinvolve “Service” tab—there’s truly a volunteer opportunity for every interest, from helping children with homework to sorting food donations at local food pantries.

02/19/2026

We love to see our Dietetic Interns in action!!