Celebrating 75 years of research, education, and impact
In honor of the Department of Nutrition’s 75th anniversary, faculty, alumni, students, and guests gathered for a celebratory symposium highlighting both past achievements and new research initiatives. Explore coverage and highlights from the day’s events below.
Nutrition Department celebrates past, looks to future
Since its inception in 1942, the Department of Nutrition has had an indelible impact on the way we eat.
When the department opened its doors July 1, 1942, there were only three doors to open. In celebration of 75 years of research and education, a reflection of the department’s history—and the many additional ‘doors’ that have been opened along the way.
Opening remarks by Dr. Frank Hu, Fredrick J. Stare Professor of Nutrition and Epidemiology and chair of the department.
Dr. Frank Hu tours 75 years of department history in his opening remarks.
Dean Michelle Williams discussing the department’s many impacts on research, education, and policy.
A packed audience of faculty, students, alumni, and friends gathered for the day’s events.
Dr. Walter Willett describing the history of the department, as well as the achievements of faculty members he brought on board during his 25-years as chair.
Faculty speakers [left to right] Drs. Eric RImm, Edward Giovannucci, Wafaie Fawzi, and Frank Sacks.
Dr. Frank Sacks, professor of cardiovascular disease prevention, explaining current and upcoming research on HDL cholesterol and heart disease.
Dr. Kirsten Davison, Associate Professor of Nutrition, delves into the department’s history and future directions of nutrition education.
Taking a VMove physical activity break!
During an alumni panel [left to right], Karen Peterson, SD ’87, Alice Lichtenstein, SM ’75, SD ’79, Lawrence Kushi, SD ’83, and Margo Wootan, SD ’93, shared stories about how the Department helped shaped their careers, and offered advice to current students.
Over 50 submitted research posters on display during the event.
Alvin Tran, a doctoral student in the department, was one of four winners of the event’s poster session.
Dr. Ambika Satija, a Postdoctoral Fellow in the department, was one of four winners of the event’s poster session.
2017 Stare-Hegsted lecturer Dr. Lawrence Appel discusses his work testing the effectiveness of the DASH diet in lowering blood pressure.
Attendees viewing highlights from the department’s 75 year history.
For healthy beverages, of course!
Slideshow photos by Sarah Sholes and Matthew Soriano
In honor of the Department of Nutrition’s 75th anniversary, faculty, alumni, students, and guests gathered for a celebratory symposium highlighting both past achievements and new research initiatives. Explore coverage and highlights from the day’s events below. 
