Florence O. Uruakpa-Nweke
Campus: Springfield
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Education
- PhD, Food and Nutritional Sciences, 2004, University of Manitoba (Winnipeg, Canada)
- MS, Food Science, 1992, Federal University of Technology (Owerri, Nigeria)
- BS, Dietetics, 2011, University of North Dakota
- BS, Food Science and Technology, 1989, Federal University of Technology (Owerri, Nigeria)
Teaching
- BMS 438, Administrative Dietetics
- BMS 338, Food Safety Certification
- DTN 743, Foodservice Management Practicum
- BMS 300, Service Learning in Biomedical Sciences
- BMS 331, Experimental Food Science
- BMS 498, Undergraduate Research
- DTN 745, Topics in Dietetics
Research and professional interests
- Characterization and structure-function properties of proteins in food systems (e.g., in food gels and emulsions)
- Recovery and bioactivity of protein fractions as functional food ingredients/products
- Role of bioactive molecules (e.g. isolated protein fractions) in health and wellness
Awards and honors
- MOAND Community Impact Grant, Missouri Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2016
- MOAND Professional Development Stipend, Missouri Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2015
- CASL Research Stipend, Missouri State University CASL Office, 2014
- Purdue Pre-Tenure Conference Fellowship, Purdue University Butler Center, 2014
- Kids Eat Right Mini Grant, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) Foundation, 2013