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 12-amino-acid BRP peptide

Naturally occurring molecule rivals Ozempic in weight loss

A Stanford Medicine study co-authored by NST researchers identified a peptide that suppressed appetite and led to weight loss in mice and pigs without the side effects associated with Ozempic.

News

Portrait of Professor James Olzmann. Photo by Natalea Schager.

Faculty Research Spotlight: James Olzmann

The Department of Molecular and Cell Biology recently profiles Olzmann, who is a professor of molecular therapeutics who studies the mechanisms that govern organelle and lipid homeostasis in health and disease.

Graduate Programs

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