Carbs: An Athlete’s Best Friend
As a varsity athlete and Master of Nutrition and Dietetics student, Kiana Gibson talks about how she refuels using carbs and the important role they play in athletic performance and recovery.
New Faculty Profile: Dr. Michael Zulyniak
Dr. Michael Zulyniak’s research is focused on how diet, metabolism and genetics integrate to affect health and disease risk across populations.
Celebrating the Class of 2024!
To celebrate this year’s graduating class, we spoke to a few of our outstanding students. We look forward to keeping up with these students and all they accomplish – this is only the beginning of their next adventure!
Class of 2024: Clover Lee
Class of 2024: Clover Lee Clover Lee (they/them/theirs)Program: BSc in Food, Nutrition and Health How did you hear about LFS at UBC? I first heard about LFS at UBC through the university fair at my high school in Ontario. The Faculty of LFS, as explained by UBC’s representatives at the fair, offered what I was […]
Congratulations Student Leadership Award Winners!
Three senior students are being recognized for making a positive impact in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. Shout out to Jasmine Zhao, Jason Pang and Kelly Chia for providing new ideas, leadership, and long-standing service to benefit students and the overall LFS community.
2024 LFS Undergraduate Student Leadership Award Winner: Kelly Chia
Kelly Chia is motivated to make change and ensure the LFS|US has systems in place to support students in the long-term.
CIHR Grants Awarded to LFS Researchers
Three LFS research labs were awarded funding through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Their labs delve into the wide scope of applications in the Faculty’s Food, Nutrition, and Health department.
Growing More Equitable and Inclusive Communities
Upon transitioning from Science to LFS, Kathy embarked on a brand new journey. Throughout her LFS degree, she engaged in impactful Work Learn roles at the Center for Community Engaged Learning, LFS, and Enrolment Services. These experiences unveiled her passion for higher education and social justice. After graduation…