LFS researchers awarded funding from CFI’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund
Congratulations to four LFS researchers on receiving funding from CFI’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF).
Caroline Baldwin
After finishing my undergraduate degree in Dietetics, I hope to do graduate research that contributes to the world’s collective understanding of human nutrition.
Ayasha Santoso
I greatly value how nutrition influences our life choices and hope to pursue a healthcare career that involves strengthening the health and well-being of others.
Sofia Faugno
I hope to become a Dietitian to create an environment that supports inclusion and equity for all people, and to help them develop positive relationships with food.
2 Million Subscribers, a Published Book, and an LFS Degree!
Meet Pailin Chongchitnant, a chef, author, and YouTuber who has recently published her second cookbook!
2023 LFS|US Student Leadership Award
Three students are being recognized for their leadership in the Land and Food Systems community. Abeera Irfan, Melissa Marthias, and Vivian Li and are recipients of the 2023 LFS Undergraduate Student Leadership Award for their work that to enhance student experiences in the Faculty.
Class of 2023 Graduates
We spoke to a few of our outstanding students from the spring Class of 2023. We look forward to keeping up with these students, post-UBC, as we know they have a bright future ahead!
Baby’s first bites: How to introduce food allergens to infants
May is Food Allergy Awareness Month in Canada. PhD candidate Brock Williams, a registered dietitian, talks about safely introducing potential allergens to an infant for the first time.
Improving Clinical Practice in Pediatrics
For his post-doctoral research, Brock Williams will be joining the Division of Allergy at BC Children’s Hospital, focusing on identifying the challenges and barriers that caregivers experience in introducing and regularly feeding infants commonly allergenic foods, such as peanuts and eggs.