Jennifer Heinsius, PhD Student, Animal Welfare Program
Jennifer Heinsius is a PhD student in the Animal Welfare Program. Read about her research on positive reinforcement training with dairy cows.
Alumni Spotlight: Thomas Brenner
Thomas Brenner is a graduate of the Graduate Food Science program. He is currently studying ways to treat Salmonella and E. coli strains that are harmful to birds and humans.
PhD profile: Sasha Pollet, Soil Science
Soil Science student Sasha Pollet wins the Warkentin Prize, which recognizes a young scientist who publishes a referred article or graduate thesis.
Congratulations to the Class of 2023!
Cheers to the Class of 2023! Congratulations on all your hard work and accomplishments – we know it’s only the beginning!
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.
Going High Tech in Animal Agriculture
Imagine a future where animals – like many humans – wear Fitbit-like devices. Varina Cabrera, a short-term exchange student from Uruguay uses new technology to enhance the detection of lameness in dairy cows which can enable prediction and prevention of illnesses within the animals.
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.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
To celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11, we are highlighting some outstanding members of the LFS community.
Exploring land-based relationships with a fresh view
This year, 10 UBC researchers – including two from Land and Food Systems – received funds of up to $10,000 to support their collaborative projects, knowledge translation and mobilization initiatives related to the climate and nature emergency.
Join us for #ubcAWP25!
We are excited to announce that we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Animal Welfare Program in 2022/23, and we want you to join us!