MSVU Applied Human Nutrition Department

Congratulations to recipients of the Applied Human Nutrition Academic Awards!

An awards ceremony was held last Friday to celebrate award winners and their amazing accomplishments.

Slide 1: L-R Koen Schlief, Dr. Kyly Whitfield, Siena Davidian, Hend Eldlk, Maneet Malhi, Brittany Price, Katharine Yu

Slide 2: Alleyne Murphy Undergraduate Award in Applied Human Nutrition Presented to Brittany Price

Slide 3: Frances Malloy Award in Applied Human Nutrition in the Integrated Internship Education Program Presented to Koen Schlief

Slide 4: Department of Applied Human Nutrition Community Service Award Presented to Hend Eldlk

Slide 5: Marcia Moore Anderson Applied Human Nutrition Award Presented to Siena Davidian

Slide 6: Dr. Marilyn McDowell Applied Human Nutrition Award Presented to Katharine Yu

Slide 7: Dr. Marilyn McDowell Applied Human Nutrition Award Presented to Maneet Malhi

What an amazing morning full of eye-opening research last Thursday at AHN Winter Research Day!

There was such a wide variety of topics presented, and each presentation was so informative.

Congratulations to all the students on a job well done!

Slide 1: Megan Henderson & Mika Paul; Caitlyn Johnston
Slide 2: Koen Schlief; Megan Henderson
Slide 3: Kari-Lyn Carew; Hend Eldlk
Slide 4: Luke Kelloway; Katharine Yu
Slide 5:(Back L-R) Dr. Luhovyy, Dr. Whitfield, Koen Schlief, Luke Kelloway, Kari-Lyn Carew, Dr. Joy (Front L-R) Megan Henderson, Katharine Yu.

Are you a dietetics student interested in working in British Columbia? Join us for an information session featuring career opportunities with Northern Health!

When: Friday March 13, 2026
Time: 12-1pm ADT
Where: EV301 (in person)

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Despite the weather, there was an excellent turnout at the Dietitians Network of Nova Scotia last Wednesday!

It was a day jam-packed with learning on topics such as supporting neurodivergent clients in dietetic practice, neutral food language in school environments, local food movements, managing menopause, and person-directed care in long-term care.

Thanks to Dietitians Network of Nova Scotia for hosting such a great conference!

Science Atlantic is hosting their Nutrition and Foods Virtual Conference on Friday March 27th, and Saturday March 28th this year!

Our very own Dr. Safura Syed will be speaking this year so be sure to come show your support!

Registration is open - Deadline February 27th, 2026

https://event.fourwaves.com/sanfc2026/registration

The CNS Annual Conference is right around the corner! Get your early-bird tickets at https://conference2026.cns-scn.ca/

Join AHN for Canadian Nutrition Society (CNS) conference Live streaming: January 30th (9:45am-6:00pm), 2026, in McCain 105/106. This CNS event will explore the GLP1 and GIP therapies, including the risk of muscle loss, weight rebound after discontinuation, and strategies to support diet quality and long-term behavior change.

A big congratulations to our outstanding students, Sara Mafla and Hend Eldlk! 👏

Students interested in graduate studies in Aging and Family Science or Applied Human Nutrition at MSVU, with a research focus related to long-term care, are eligible for a substantial scholarship, thanks to the support of Shannex.

As part of a partnership rooted in a commitment to leading the way to healthier futures for aging adults, a Shannex Graduate Scholarship in Aging and Nutrition was recently established at MSVU. The scholarship is available to MSVU students in thesis-based graduate degree programs in Aging and Family Science or Applied Human Nutrition whose research is focused in an area related to long-term care.

It’s an exceptionally valuable opportunity for students and the broader long-term care community alike. Through the scholarship, students can conduct research aimed at making a meaningful difference in the lives of those living in long-term care. Recipients also benefit from working along-side some of the country’s leading experts in aging and in nutrition.

Thanks to the generosity of Shannex, $20,000 will be awarded annually for five years and may be split between two full-time students each year. The first scholarships were awarded last year to Sara Mafla, a graduate student in the Master of Science in Applied Human Nutrition, and Hend Eldlk, a fourth-year honours student in the Applied Human Nutrition and Dietetics program.

The deadline for applications into these programs is January 31 for Applied Human Nutrition and February 15 for Aging and Family Science.

Learn more: https://www.msvu.ca/shape-the-future-of-long-term-care-deadline-approaching-for-msvu-graduate-scholarship-opportunity/

MSVU Applied Human Nutrition Department Aging and Family Science Department, MSVU

Join us on Wednesday, January 21 for a Graduate Studies Information Session to learn more about our MSc Applied Human Nutrition and Master of Applied Human Nutrition programs, including optional dietetic internship and practicum programs.

Advance your career in nutrition! Join the Graduate Programs in Applied Human Nutrition at Mount Saint Vincent University and gain the skills to make a real impact on health and wellness. Apply now and shape the future of nutrition.

Applied Human Nutrition Graduate Programs at MSVU https://www.msvu.ca/future-students/apply-now/

🎄✨ Happy Holidays from the Applied Human Nutrition Department!

Wishing you a season filled with joy, rest, and maybe a few of your favourite snacks. 😉

See you in the new year, refreshed and ready for what’s next!