Albert Aguilera - Why I chose GGNB - "Working across disciplines has exposed me to different approaches to the problems that we face in the field of nutrition today, preparing me to take on the problems of tomorrow."
Ameer Taha - Why I chose GGNB - "The GGNB program has a diverse body of researchers who work on clinically relevant and translational topics in an interdisciplinary manner.”
Alice Martinic - Why I chose GGNB - "The interdisciplinary nature of this program allows me to explore metabolism, food science, and microbiology all in one place."
Andrew Matchado - Why I chose GGNB - "To effectively contribute to the fight against malnutrition in my home country as well as other middle and low income settings I need to be equipped with essential knowledge and skills in nutrition. Hence my choice to study Nutritional Biology."
Shannon McClorry - Why I chose GGNB - "In the process of trying to find a professor doing research with nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), I found Dr. Carolyn Slupsky and became fascinated by her work with infant development and metabolomics"
Megan Bragg - Why I chose GGNB - "I chose the GGNB because of its reputation as a leader in global nutrition research. Now that I'm here, I appreciate the collaborative and friendly nature of the program."
Gwen Chodur - Why I chose GGNB - "I chose the GGNB because of the breadth of nutrition research undertaken within the group and the flexibility in courses to complete the degree. UC Davis was absolutely the right choice for me and I'm so happy I chose to join the GGNB."
Reina Engle Stone

Welcome

The Graduate Group in Nutritional Biology is a cooperative interdepartmental organization of 61 faculty from 17 departments in three colleges. Students may pursue the M.S. or Ph.D. degree.

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PICN students

Designated Emphasis

If they wish, doctoral students in the Graduate Group in Nutritional Biology can choose to be admitted into the Designated Emphasis in Global Nutrition or the Designated Emphasis in Biotechnology.

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David Dallas

Alumni Spotlight

Congratulations to Dr. David Dallas (GGNB class of 2012) who recently began a new position as an Assistant Professor at Oregon State University in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences.

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