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The UAB Department of Nutrition Sciences is the global leader in lifestyle wellness, incorporating nutrition and lifestyle research and education to prevent chronic disease and facilitate optimum health and wellness in everyone. We are proud to have two major NIH-funded research centers – the Nutrition Obesity Research Center and the Diabetes Research Center and three NIH-funded T32 training grants – within our department. With a mixture of in-classroom and online courses, our undergraduate, master’s, and PhD programs are training the next generation of nutrition researchers, educators, dietitians, and practitioners.

10/06/2026

From UAB Nutrition Sciences to making an impact beyond the classroom.🌎

What happens when UAB Nutrition Sciences alumni take what they’ve learned and turn it into meaningful work, leadership, and impact? You’ll find out in the latest issue of SHP Snapshots!📖

This issue shines a spotlight on UAB Department of Nutrition Sciences alumni 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 and the paths they’ve taken since their time at UAB. Their stories are a reminder that the connections, knowledge, and experiences gained at UAB can become the foundation for an incredible career.

✨𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮?
✨𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠?
✨𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?

Then this issue is for you!

Meet Mindy, Samara and more members of the the UAB SHP community.

To read the latest edition of Snapshots, visit the link below!

https://uabshp.flowpaper.com/Snapshots2026Fall/ =1

09/17/2026

Congratulations to Christopher Colvin, UAB Department of Nutrition Sciences PhD student who was named a 2026-2027 Albert Schweitzer Fellow!

Through the fellowship, Colvin has brought nutrition education and community engagement together to support healthier communities across Birmingham. We're proud to see his scholarship translate into meaningful community impact.

For the story, click the link below!

Christopher Colvin, a first-year student in the UAB PhD in Nutrition Sciences program, has been selected as a 2026-2027 Fellow of the Albert Schweitzer program (ASF).

08/18/2026

Join us in celebrating Lizzy Davis, PhD, RDN, LDN, on her promotion to Associate Professor with award of Tenure!🎉

This well-deserved accomplishment reflects your unwavering commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and mentorship. Your contributions continue to make a meaningful impact on your students, colleagues, and profession.

Congratulations, Dr. Davis! The School of Health Professions is proud to celebrate this remarkable achievement and wishes you continued growth, success, and many more milestones ahead!

03/02/2026

Without a doubt, the new kitchen in the Department of Nutrition Sciences is a chef’s kiss – it will “significantly enhance the department’s research, education, clinical and community outreach capabilities.”

02/18/2026

Surprising UAB Nutrition faculty and staff with awards!

We appreciate all that you do and want you all to know that your hardwork and dedication to making UAB a great place doesn't go unnoticed. Thank you!

Award winners listed below:

Excellence in Teaching Award - Dr. Christine Ferguson
Fun Award - Dr. Katy White
Excellence in Scholarship - Dr. Yenni Cedillo
Trainee of the Year - Silvia Lopez Torres
Mentor of the Year - Dr. Catia Martins
Outstanding Staff Award - Dr. Marian Carter

01/12/2026

Two Earn DEP Outstanding Graduate Award 🎉

07/23/2025

07/07/2025

Thinking about what’s next? 🎓

Join us at the UAB Graduate School Resource Fair this 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟗 and get real advice from our faculty and admissions experts.

Your future begins here!

📍 Hill Student Center | ⏰ 8–10 AM
RSVP 👉 go.uab.edu/gradfair

07/07/2025

Bre McDonald, a first-year student in the UAB PhD in Nutrition Sciences program, has been selected as a 2025-2026 Fellow of the Albert Schweitzer program.

07/03/2025

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Birmingham, AL
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https://www.uab.edu/shp/nutrition/

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