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New Directions at the Friedman School
June 1, 2023
We are excited to announce the appointment of Christina Economos as the new Dean of the Friedman School, effective July 1, 2023. Dariush Mozaffarian will be taking on a new leadership role to build a cross-school Food is Medicine initiative at Tufts. 
Fang Fang Zhang shares insights on ultraprocessed foods in NPR article
May 27, 2023
This morning, while tidying up my office, I found an open box of packaged coconut and chocolate cookies that I'd bought sometime last year. The "use by" date had come and gone more than eight months ago. Curious, I took a small bite. They still tasted pretty darn good.
A closer look at the ingredient list revealed some things I've certainly never baked with, including carrageenan and sorbitan tristearate, additives used to do things like thicken, emulsify and preserve the flavor and enhance the texture of food. 
2023 Alumni Awards Recipients
May 24, 2023
The Alumni Awards at the Friedman School of Nutrition recognize and honor outstanding graduates who have made significant contributions to the field of nutrition.
These awards highlight the achievements, innovation, and impact of alumni who have excelled in areas such as research, public health, policy, community engagement, and more.
Through these awards, the Friedman School celebrates the exemplary work of its alumni in advancing nutrition science and policy and improving the health and well-being of individuals and communities worldwide. 
American Society for Nutrition Foundation honors Friedman Members
May 24, 2023
In honor of scientific excellence in the field of nutrition, the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) and the ASN Foundation have unveiled the recipients of their scientific achievement awards for 2023.
This year's awardees include:
ASN Foundation Mentorship Award
Alice Lichtenstein, ScD, Tufts University USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging
Bio-Serv Award in Experimental Animal Nutrition
Supported by Bio-Serv Inc.
Jennifer Lee, PhD, Tufts University USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging 
Professor Erin Hennessy shares insight on USDA's possible ban on chocolate milk in schools
May 23, 2023
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Food is Medicine Summit examined food as a central component for health
May 24, 2023
Industry stakeholders gathered at the Friedman School to explore ways to make food a focal point of health.
How can policymakers, healthcare systems, and patients themselves work to make food and nutrition the center of healthcare? That was the question nonprofit, government, and private sector leaders sought to answer at the Food is Medicine National Summit: Transforming Healthcare, held at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy recently. 
Scenes from Friedman School 2023 Commencement
May 23, 2023
Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
More than 110 students graduated from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University in a ceremony at Cohen Auditorium on May 21. Graduates received 16 doctoral degrees, 82 Master of Science degrees, and 16 Master of Nutrition Science and Policy degrees. 
Friedman School's 2023 Student Commencement Speaker is Ryan Simpson
May 15, 2023
We are delighted to announce that the Friedman School 2023 Student Commencement Speaker will be Ryan Simpson. 
Friedman welcomes Sheldon Lloyd as 2023 Commencement Keynote Speaker
May 15, 2023
The Friedman School is honored to welcome co-owner and CEO of City Fresh Foods, Sheldon Lloyd as our speaker at the 41st Commencement Ceremony on May 21st, 2023. 
Commencement Spotlight: Winston Hsu, N23
May 15, 2023
"Friedman has taught me so much about food insecurity—and nutrition insecurity—and it feels good to transfer what I’ve learned to my current focus in hydroponics."
- Winston Hsu
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