Welcome to NST

We invite you to explore our academic programs in the exciting and vital disciplines of nutritional sciences, metabolic biology, and molecular toxicology.

Research

Our research and curriculum focuses on the understanding of the function of nutrients, phytochemicals, and toxicants, and the metabolic interaction of these elements in living organisms.

Education

NST prepares students to make successful contributions to research, education, industry, government, practice as a registered dietitian, and for participation in advanced studies in the health and biosciences.

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Featured

A 3D model of a hepatocyte subcellular environment in fasted state. Different elements are shown in red, white, and yellow.

New insights into metabolic adaptation to nutritional changes

A new study by the Arruda lab details how liver cells reorganize their internal membrane structures to adapt to changes in nutrient availability.

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News

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Cancer cells opt for faster, less efficient energy creation

A new study led by UC Berkeley researchers identifies why cancer and other fast-growing cells choose a less efficient way to produce energy.

Graduate Programs

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