UAB Department of Nutrition Sciences

03/02/2026

Without a doubt, the new kitchen in the Department of Nutrition Sciences is a chef’s kiss – it will “significantly enhance the department’s research, education, clinical and community outreach capabilities.”

02/18/2026

Surprising UAB Nutrition faculty and staff with awards!

We appreciate all that you do and want you all to know that your hardwork and dedication to making UAB a great place doesn't go unnoticed. Thank you!

Award winners listed below:

Excellence in Teaching Award - Dr. Christine Ferguson
Fun Award - Dr. Katy White
Excellence in Scholarship - Dr. Yenni Cedillo
Trainee of the Year - Silvia Lopez Torres
Mentor of the Year - Dr. Catia Martins
Outstanding Staff Award - Dr. Marian Carter

01/12/2026

Two Earn DEP Outstanding Graduate Award 🎉

07/23/2025

07/07/2025

Thinking about what’s next? 🎓

Join us at the UAB Graduate School Resource Fair this 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟗 and get real advice from our faculty and admissions experts.

Your future begins here!

📍 Hill Student Center | ⏰ 8–10 AM
RSVP 👉 go.uab.edu/gradfair

07/07/2025

Bre McDonald, a first-year student in the UAB PhD in Nutrition Sciences program, has been selected as a 2025-2026 Fellow of the Albert Schweitzer program.

07/03/2025

ICYMI

Part of our new look 🧑‍🍳

06/30/2025

Parents and grandparents — your child can help researchers learn more about type 2 diabetes in children! The DISCOVERY study is for kids 9-14 years old and involves no medications or cost to you. Help make a difference and get compensated for your time.

📞 Contact us at 205-517-1351
📧 [email protected]
National info: https://discovery.bsc.gwu.edu/

06/18/2025

More children are at risk for type 2 diabetes, and you can help us learn why. The DISCOVERY study for children ages 9-14 is working to make a difference for all children and young people. Participate in in-person and phone visits, lab tests, questionnaires, physical exams, and glucose (blood sugar) monitoring. No medications, no cost — and you will be compensated for your time.

📞 205-517-1351
📧 [email protected]
Find out more here:

The DISCOVERY Study is funded by: The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

06/17/2025

Amy Goss, Ph.D., FASN, associate professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Nutrition Sciences, has been named one of the inaugural Excellence in Nutrition Fellows of the American Society for Nutrition (ASN). She was formally recognized at NUTRITION 2025, ASN’s annual flags...

06/06/2025

Do you want to make a difference for kids? The DISCOVERY study is helping researchers learn why more children are at risk for type 2 diabetes. It’s for children ages 9-14 who may be at higher risk. There are no medications involved, no cost to you, and you will be compensated for your time. Join families across the US to help us make a difference!

📞 205-517-1351
📧 [email protected]
Learn more: https://discovery.bsc.gwu.edu/