Rausser College of Natural Resources celebrates a milestone anniversary this month! Learn more about the impact of NST and the entire College over the last half century.
Güneş Parlakgül receives 2024 Career Award for Medical Scientists
The adjunct assistant professor in NST will receive funding to support research on the role of endoplasmic reticulum structure in fatty liver disease.
50 years and counting
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the College of Natural Resources, Breakthroughs magazine shares 50 fun facts and big impacts from the College’s first five decades.
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.
Mary Lesser and Ajay Shenoy honored by CAND
The pair received the awards at the California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (CAND) annual conference on April 25.
Q&A: Berkeley Food Institute at Ten
NST Cooperative Extension Specialist Susana Matias and other Berkeley Food Institute LEADERS reflect on BFI’s first decade and their visions for the future.
Daniel Nomura named 2024 Spark Award recipient
Nomura joins professors Joseph Shapiro, Patrick Shih, and other UC Berkeley faculty members as recipients of funding, resources, and entrepreneurial mentorship.
Student Spotlight: Vitto Resnick
Resnick will achieve an extremely rare feat next week by graduating with four bachelor’s degrees in: nutritional science–physiology and metabolism, psychology, chemical biology, and molecular and cell biology–neurobiology.
MNSD Students Attend California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Advocacy Summit
The event was designed to inform and empower dietitians and students to participate in the legislative process and to support bills that align with their values.
New study shows chronic jet lag increases risk of liver cancer
Mice spontaneously developed liver cancer under conditions that mimicked the chronic jet lag associated with many weeks of round-trip overseas flights.
Stahl Lab research featured on cover of The EMBO Journal
The study explores the function of Coenzyme Q in metabolism and weight loss.
Nutritional Science student Pinkie Temcharoen and team recognized for algae-based egg alternative
Temcharoen and the Berkeley Algae team took 2nd place and the People’s Choice Award at this semester's annual competitive venture showcase hosted by the Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology.
Building a healthier future
For 50 years, Professor Emerita Janet King and Rausser College’s accredited dietetics programs have shaped nutritional research, policy, and practice.
In Memoriam: Angela Little
The tireless advocate for women in science and professor emerita died on September 19 at the age of 103.
A new prescription for produce
Cooperative Extension professor Susana Matias will partner with Yolo County medical professionals to evaluate the effectiveness of produce prescriptions.
Dietetics alum Sharon Ku featured in California Magazine
Ku, BS ’08 Nutritional Science, uses ice cream to give back to UC Berkeley and encourage multiculturalism through her dessert cafe Uji Time.
Kevin Klatt selected for task force on re-engineering the agricultural system around health
The NST assistant research scientist and instructor will serve on a committee on reducing diet-related chronic disease for a large, collaborative study funded by the USDA.
Innovations on the Menu
Conference engages industry leaders, policymakers, academics, investors, and entrepreneurs in discussions of revolutions in agricultural and food science.
Professor Anders Näär named 2023 Spark Award recipient
Näär joins PMB professor Ben Williams and other UC Berkeley faculty as recipients of funding, resources, and entrepreneurial mentorship.
Professor Joni Nikkanen joins Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology
Join us in welcoming Nikkanen and other incoming faculty across Rausser College.