Michigan State University
MSU Food Science and Human Nutrition
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Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
Spring Seminar Series 2008

All seminars will begin at 4:00 p.m. in room 1135 S. Anthony Hall

Date Speaker Title Host
Jan 16

Dr. Pam Fraker, Professor, Food Science and Human Nutrition, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Michigan State University

Dr. Strasburg
FSHN
stragale@msu.edu
Jan 23

Mr. Joseph Derochowski
Executive Director
The NPD Group, Inc.

“What Americans Eat!”

Dr. Janice Harte
FSHN
harteja@msu.edu

Jan 30 “Dietary Nitrite and Nitrate Contribution to Nitric Oxide Homeostasis and Cardiovascular Health”

Dr. Al Booren
FSHN
booren@msu.edu

Feb
6

Dr. James Fleet**
Professor, Department of Foods and Nutrition
Purdue University

 

“Molecular Regulation
of Calcium
Metabolism: 
Lessons From Animal Models”

Dr. Norm Hord
FSHN
hord@msu.edu

Feb 13 “Leptin, an Adipocyte Derived Hormone that Regulates Pulmonary Innate Immune Responses”

Dr. Pam Fraker
FSHN
fraker@msu.edu

Feb
20

Dr. James Trosko
Pediatrics And Human Development
National Food Safety/ Toxicology Center
Michigan State University

“Cows & Dogs Cause Human Breast and Prostate Cancers: How Biological & Cultural Evolution Impact on Diet, Stem Cells and Chronic Diseases

Dr. Dale Romsos
FSHN
dromsos@msu.edu

Feb 27 “Interactions of Diet, Environment and Genetics on Neural Tube Defects and It’s Translation to Human Health”

Dr. Jim Pestka
FSHN
 pestka@msu.edu

Mar 19

Dr. Laura McCabe
Professor of Physiology and Radiology
Department of Physiology
Michigan State University

“Disease and Osteoporosis – Understanding Mechanisms of Bone Loss Associated With Type I Diabetes and Inflammatory Bowel Disease”

Dr. Norm Hord
FSHN
hord@msu.edu

Mar
26

Dr. Xiu-Min Li**
Professor of Pediatrics and Immunology
Director, Center for Chinese Herbal Therapy for Allergy & Asthma
Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
The Mount Sinai School of Medicine

"Botanical Drug Development for Allergic Asthma and Food Allergy"

Dr. Venu Gangur
FSHN
gangur@msu.edu

Apr 2 "Dietary Guidelines: From Science to Practice"

Dr. Sharon Hoerr
FSHN
hoerrs@msu.edu

April 16

Dr. Hector DeLuca**
Harry Steenbock Research Professor
Department of Biochemistry
University of Wisconsin, Madison

“Vitamin D, from Molecules
to Health and Medicine”

Dr. Maija Zile
FSHN
zile@msu.edu

April 23 “Aging, Microglial Cell Priming, and Discordant Communication Between the Immune System and Brain”

Dr. Jim Pestka
FSHN
pestka@msu.edu

** G. Malcolm Trout Visiting Scholar Program

For further information please contact the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at 517/355-8474 x 114 or website http://fshn.msu.edu/SpringSeminarSeries2008.html.  Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.  Requests may be made by contacting the department office one week prior to the seminar to insure sufficient time for necessary arrangements.  Requests received after this date will be met when possible.

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