Institute of Human Nutrition

Advancing nutrition research and education to improve health for individuals and populations worldwide

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The Institute of Human Nutrition (IHN) provides outstanding academic, professional education, and training programs in human nutrition and conducts basic science and translational research on the role of nutrition in human health.

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PhD Program in Nutritional and Metabolic Biology

Gain rigorous, advanced training in the fundamentals of nutritional and metabolic biology at a world-renowned medical center.

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MS in Human Nutrition

Launch yourself on an exciting career path involving nutrition and nutrition science with our one-year Masters in Nutrition Science program.

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Education

Training the next generation of nutrition experts at a world-renowned medical center in the heart of NYC.

Education

Research

Bringing together investigators who are at the cutting edge of their disciplines to advance nutrition science worldwide.

Research

Global Impact

Collaborating with scientists, educators, and policy makers from across the world to improve human health.

Global Impact

Events

Institute of Human Nutrition MS Open House

Monday, October 14, 2019

12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Venue

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, 622 W. 168 St., New York, NY 10032 15th floor, room 1512E
Institute of Human Nutrition MS Open House

Friday, November 15, 2019

11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Venue

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, 622 W. 168 St., New York, NY 10032 15th floor, room 1512E
Institute of Human Nutrition MS Open House

Monday, December 2, 2019

12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Venue

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, 622 W. 168 St., New York, NY 10032 15th floor, room 1512E

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Announcements

Apply for the MS in Human Nutrition Program for 2020

Applications for the MS in Human Nutrition Program in 2020 will open on December 1, 2019. For more information, contact Sarah Bergren at sb3008@cumc.columbia.edu.

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News

What Foods Can Disturb Your Sleep?

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The Wall Street Journal

June 4, 2019

Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge, associate professor of nutritional medicine at Columbia and director of the university's Sleep Center for Excellence, discusses the sleep-diet relationship.
Skipping Breakfast Tied to Higher Risk of Hardening in Arteries

Marie-Pierre St-Onge talks about the benefits of eating breakfast in an article about the connection between breakfast and arterial health.
Artificial Sweeteners Won't Help You Lose Weight, According to a Sad but Important New Study

July 17, 2017

Advertising about artificial sweeteners can be misleading, says Sharon Akabas, PhD, director of the MS in Nutrition Science program at the Institute of Human Nutrition.