Science Atlantic Nutrition and Foods Conference
2025 Award Winners
The 2025 Science Atlantic Nutrition and Foods Conference (SANFC) was held online on March 28 and 29. It was co-hosted by Dalhousie University and Mount Saint Vincent University.
Science Atlantic Undergraduate Research Award
Oral Presentation
First Place
Emily Dolan
Acadia University
Encapsulation of Allyl Isothiocyanate Using Both Freeze Drying and Spray Drying Techniques: Impact on Chemical Components, Sensory Properties, and Saltiness
Second Place
Matthew Code
Acadia University
One’s trash is another’s treasure: An investigation into the sensory properties of luffa seed flour incorporated into cookies
Third Place
Ella Smith
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Sodium Intake Is Associated with Poor Diet Habits and Increased Adiposity in Adults Aged 40 and Older in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Science Atlantic Graduate Research Award
Oral Presentation
First Place
Kavindya Samarakoon
Dalhousie University, Faculty of Agriculture
Development of novel functional food ingredients by microbial biotransformation of grape seeds
Second Place
Sathya Amarasena
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Dietary vitamin B6 modulates the gut microbiome composition and short-chain fatty acid levels in a mouse model of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Third Place
Chandrika Chaturvedi
Dalhousie University, Faculty of Agriculture
Turning food waste into value: Optimizing sulforaphane extraction from upcycled broccoli using response surface methodology
Three-Minute Poster Presentation
First Place
Cindy Yu
Dalhousie University
Berries vs. Fatty Liver: How Flavonoids Activate the Body’s Defense System
Second Place
Adeola Oyagbohun
Mount Saint Vincent University
Cultural Foodways and Food Security: Exploring Adaptation and Resilience Among Newcomer Nigerian Mothers in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Third Place
Rachel Windsor
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Sex-specific effects on plasma triglyceride levels in adult offspring of C57BL/6 dams fed diets high or low in n-3 fatty acids and subjected to maternal-immune activation
Science Atlantic Science Communication Award
First Place
Oral Presentation
Laura Gosine
Mount Saint Vincent University
Exploring the use of behavioural and environmental domain nutrition care process terminology by registered dietitians working in Nephrology
Prix de la Meilleure communication de recherche en français
First Place
Oral Presentation
Abderrahmane Meziane
Université de Moncton
Profil des lipoprotéines plasmatiques en relation avec la carcinogenèse mammaire : étude cas-témoin