UIC Department of Kinesiology & Nutrition

08/27/2026

"A UIC study led by UIC Kinesiology and Nutrition professor Kristina Varady found that time-restricted eating may be a safe, effective tool to control blood sugar in adults with Type 1 diabetes."

Read more here:

https://today.uic.edu/intermittent-fasting-may-help-type-1-diabetics-control-their-blood-sugar-levels/

A UIC study led by kinesiology and nutrition professor Krista Varady found that time-restricted eating may be a safe, effective tool to control blood sugar in adults with Type 1 diabetes. 

08/26/2026

Congratulations to our own Dr. John Coumbe-Lilley!

On September 19, he will be presenting at the NSCA Illinois State Clinic in Aurora, Illinois. The event will feature several outstanding speakers, including our very own Dr. John Coumbe-Lilley and his presentation, “Integrated Training for Combat Sport Athletes: High-Value Training for Athletes With Limited Time to Train". Way to represent UIC KN!

Please contact Dr. Joshua Miller ([email protected]) for more event information.

08/26/2026

Congratulations to Vanessa Oddo, who has been promoted to Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition!

08/20/2026

Welcome to Fall 2026!
Here is a quick resource guide for UIC students that have classes and labs in PEB (Physical Education Building).
Hope to see you around! Go Flames!

08/18/2026

Exploring a future in health care starts with the right connections. 🩺

Students from UIC's Pre-Health Academic Readiness Undergraduate Program (PHAR) recently toured the UIC College of Applied Health Sciences, including our food lab and teaching garden, with guidance from Tina Lam MS, RD, LDN, CDCES, Assistant Director of the Dietetics Master's Coordinated Programs.

Programs like PHAR help students build the community and confidence to pursue careers in health care, and UIC Nutrition is proud to be part of that journey.

Whether you're aiming to become a Registered Dietitian or using Nutrition Science as a stepping stone into medicine, nursing, pharmacy, or another pre-health field, our program can help you get there.

Learn more about our programs:
https://ahs.uic.edu/academics/kinesiology-and-nutrition/

Read the article in UIC Today:
https://today.uic.edu/paving-the-way-for-public-health-careers/

As a graduate of UIC’s Pre-Health Academic Readiness Undergraduate program, Ariana Gutierrez Soria quickly got the hang of campus life.

07/31/2026

Learn how you can transform your passion for nutrition and health into a career with Nutrition Science at UIC!

RSVP for our virtual info session:
https://uic.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eR32MDlVOzkcmTI

Join our info session Aug 3rd via Zoom: https://ahs.uic.edu/inside-ahs/events/online-nutrition-info-session-22/

For more info about our nutrition programs at UIC:

BS in Nutrition: https://ahs.uic.edu/academics/kinesiology-and-nutrition/bs-in-nutrition/

MS in Nutrition: https://ahs.uic.edu/academics/kinesiology-and-nutrition/ms-in-nutrition/

07/10/2026

Intermittent fasting and exercise may offer complementary benefits for metabolic health.

In a recent review, Drs. Kelsey Gabel, Rob Motl, and Paul Hibbing synthesized current research examining how these interventions work independently and together to influence health outcomes.

Why it matters:
● Helps inform evidence-based nutrition and exercise recommendations
● Advances the understanding of lifestyle approaches to metabolic health.
● Identifies important directions for future research

This work reflects UIC’s commitment to advancing nutrition and exercise science through impactful, evidence-based research.

Learn more: https://www.jandonline.org/article/S2212-2672(24)00254-5/fulltext

06/29/2026

Congratulations on the Schweitzer Fellowship award, Toi Johnson, UIC Kinesiology and Nutrition Dietetics Master's Coordinated Program Student.

"Her Schweitzer project was inspired by nutrition-related diseases in her community and her belief that children need nutrition and culinary education early in life. Toi’s personal experiences, combined with her training as a chef and her clinical nutrition science training at UIC, position her uniquely to serve some of Chicago’s most vulnerable youth."- Professor Lisa Tussing-Humphreys

Learn more about our UIC Nutrition Programs here: http://go.uic.edu/nutrition

https://ahs.uic.edu/news-stories/first-year-grad-student-wins-schweitzer-fellowship-to-teach-nutrition-and-culinary-skills-to-chicago-kids/

First-year grad student wins Schweitzer Fellowship to teach nutrition and culinary skills to Chicago kids Emily Parenti-Lopez | Posted on March 24, 2026 Graph 1 Copy link Toi Johnson When it comes to pursuing goals, Toi Johnson isn’t one to wait. The first-year master’s student in the coordinate...

06/16/2026

Interested in food and nutrition and how that impacts health? You may want to explore a career as a Registered Dietitian with UIC Kinesiology and Nutrition!

UIC’s Dietetics Master's Coordinated program can help prepare students to become experts in nutrition education, clinical practice, research, foodservice management, public service, and many other areas. Through advanced coursework, students gain expertise in nutrition science, behavior change, chronic disease prevention, navigating the complex relationship between food and health, and much more.

Already have a Bachelor's degree in another field or are looking for a career change? The Dietetics Master’s Coordinated Program will help provide you with everything you need to start preparing yourself for a future as a Registered Dietitian.

Pictured: UIC Dietetic interns practicing diabetes counseling skills, naso-gastric tube feeding placements, and blood sugar monitoring during their Clinical Bootcamp in their inpatient rotation with their Director, Shayna Osh*ta, and Clinical Preceptor, Nancy Rodriguez.

Learn more about where a Master’s degree can take you:
https://ahs.uic.edu/academics/kinesiology-and-nutrition/ms-in-nutrition/

Next virtual info session is July 6th at 5:30pm CST: https://ahs.uic.edu/events/online-nutrition-info-session-21/

06/11/2026

Congratulations UIC Kinesiology and Nutrition Professor Robert Motl, for receiving the 2026 Giants of Multiple Sclerosis award from NeurologyLive and the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers, Inc!

"Robert Motl received the 2026 Giants of Multiple Sclerosis award presented by NeurologyLive and the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers. The award honors trailblazers, innovators, and visionaries, as recognized by their colleagues, for outstanding contributions to multiple sclerosis research. Individuals named to this prestigious program have made significant contributions to the field. Out of numerous nominations, seven individuals have been selected as 2026 honorees. Motl was presented with the award during the 2026 CMSC Annual Meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina."

Robert Motl receives 2026 Giants of Multiple Sclerosis award from NeurologyLive and the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers Erika Chávez | Posted on June 11, 2026 Introduction Robert Motl received the 2026 Giants of Multiple Sclerosis award presented by NeurologyLive and the Consortium of Mult...