Poster Presentations

Annemarie Mysonhimer

Annemarie Mysonhimer is a PhD Candidate in the Nutrition and Human Microbiome Laboratory directed by Dr. Hannah Holscher. Her dissertation research is on the impact of probiotics and prebiotics on the microbiota-gut-brain axis and gastrointestinal health. Annemarie’s Abstract

Jingwen Cai

Jingwen Cai is a 5th-year Ph.D. candidate working with Dr. Youngsoo Lee in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, majoring in Food Science. She received her Bachelor’s Degree (2016) in Food Science and Engineering from Zhejiang University in China. Jingwen’s Abstract

Frantz-Lairy Obas

Frantz-Lairy Obas is a Ph.D candidate with research focusing on investigating the thermal behavior of gelatin in high-solids (Food chemistry, Food materials science). Frantz-Lairy’s Abstract

Oral Presentations (Session 1)

Nahla Kreidly

Nahla Kreidly is a 4th year Ph.D. student at the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition. Nahla’s research focuses on enhancing the functionality of plant-based protein by developing non-thermal processes such as ethanol gelation and non-thermal ultrasound contact drying. Nahla’s Abstract

Ruchir Agrawal

Ruchir Agrawal is an ardent investigator of making innovative and value-added ingredients from soybeans by leveraging knowledge from food engineering and processing. Ruchir’s Abstract

Qiangying Zuo

Qiangying Zuo is a highly motivated PhD student specialized in breast cancer research. She is now working on a project that elucidates liver niche-related metabolic changes in metastatic breast cancers. She is performing in vitro experiments using 3D liver metastatic niche models to characterize these molecular changes, and in vivo experiments testing therapeutic targeting of these with novel pharmaceutical or dietary interventions. Qiangying’s Abstract

Oral Presentations (Session 2)

Fidele Abedi

Fidele Abedi is a PhD. Student in Dr. Takhar’s lab. He uses advanced mathematics to model unit operations and quality changes affecting food during processing. Fidele’s Abstract

Clara Salame

Clara Salame is a PhD student in the Division of Nutritional Sciences. Her research is focused on Clinical Nutrition and Ingestive Behavior; particularly the effect of low-calorie sweeteners on sweet taste receptors and glucose metabolism. Clara’s Abstract

AJ Taylor

AJ is a third-year Ph.D. Candidate in Dr. Nicki Engeseth’s Laboratory. His research is focused on understanding parameters that influence cacao fermentation and the resulting quality and aroma/flavor profiles. AJ’s Abstract