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Welcome to the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Our mission is to generate and disseminate knowledge regarding diet and nutrition to improve the health and economic development of current and future generations and to foster an educated society. We do this through our combined efforts in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and extension.
Check out our Fall 2011 issue of the Nutritional Sciences Digest!
Position Opening - The Department of Nutritional Sciences is seeking a qualified Assistant or Associate Professor. Interested candidates should have a Doctoral degree in nutrition, public health or a related field and preferably be registered as a Dietitian. Please see the listing in the Office of Human Resources for additional information about this position and how to apply.
UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
NEW DEPARTMENT CHAIR As we say farewell to Dr. Nitzke who served as chair of our department for 3 years, we welcome our new chair, Dr. James Ntambi. Dr. Ntambi has served at the University of Wisconsin for 18 years, sharing his time with the Departments of Nutritional Sciences and Biochemistry. To read more about Dr. Ntambi and his research, visit his biography page. Dr. Ntambi began as the new chair to the Department of Nutritional Sciences on July 1, 2011. NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES is one of 5 doctoral programs in the UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences that rank in the top 15 percent in their respective fields, according to the National Research Council's "Data-Based Assessment of Research-Doctorate Programs in the United States." These national rankings are based on 20 characteristics including research productivity, interdisciplinary connections, degree completion rates and student demographics.
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