Post-Doc and Student Researchers
2024 Summer Research Opportunity Fellow Jennifer Bean
Jennifer is a PhD Candidate and Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Missouri- Columbia. She is working on translating current scientific knowledge about sodium reduction in the food supply.
2024 Summer Research Opportunity Fellow Renan Danielski
Renan just defended his PhD and is now a Postdoctoral Fellow at Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada. He is working on reviewing the science of food additives and gut microbiome effects.
2023 Summer Research Opportunity Fellow Pabasara Weerarathne
Surveyed and developed educational materials on scientific integrity in the food sector.
2023 Summer Research Opportunity Fellow Stella Wang
Reviewed cognitive test applications for attention and memory. Read more about Stella’s experience at IAFNS.
2022 Summer Research Opportunity Fellow Matt Selby
Communicated current dietary guidelines for fat intake to Nurse Practitioners.
2022 Summer Research Assistant Ruben A. Chavez Viteri
Worked to elevate the impact of a bulk product sampling model to improve food safety plans.
2021 Summer Research Opportunity Fellow Edmund Benefo
Pursued a food safety project on toxic elements and how they are managed.
2021 Summer Opportunity Research Fellow Jennifer Oslund
Researched protein sources and science.
2021 Summer Research Assistant Salima Taylor
Conducted a project on dietary patterns and fiber consumption preferences.
2021 Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Abby Steketee
Contributed to media and professional outreach on scientific publications and infographics on cooking oils.
2020 Summer Research Assistant Zulfiqar Mohamedshah
Focused on several nutrition projects including polyphenols and Dietary Guidelines for Americans reports.
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