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 in Nutrition 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

Hypertension: Clinical Challenges in Treatment - 6th Annual

Friday, September 21, 2018

8:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Venue

Vivian and Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center, 173 Fort Washington Ave., New York, NY 10032 Riverview Terrace, first floor
NIH Funding for Research and Career Development Activities and Best Practices for Competitive Grant Applications

Friday, October 5, 2018

12:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Venue

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, 622 W. 168 St., New York, NY 10032 Room: Atchley PH 8 E 107
IHN MS in Nutrition Science Program Open House

Friday, October 12, 2018

11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Venue

College of Physicians and Surgeons, 630 W. 168 St., New York, NY 10032 PH1512E

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Announcements

Save the Date: Food Systems Workshop

2019 dates will be announced soon.
Apply for the MS in Human Nutrition Program

Applications for the MS in Human Nutrition Program are open!

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News

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.
Berrie Center Co-Director Rudolph Leibel, MD Named a 2017 Mentor of the Year by CUMC

Rudy Leibel, MD is named a 2017 Mentor of the Year by Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Leibel serves on the NMB PhD faculty of the Institute of Human Nutrition.