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Land-grant University Leadership in Culinary Medicine: Lessons from Mississippi State University, University of Kentucky, and University of Arizona

April 30, 2025

Join us for an engaging discussion on how land-grant universities are transforming health through culinary medicine and teaching kitchen programs. This webinar will highlight innovative initiatives at Mississippi State University, University of Kentucky, and University of Arizona, showcasing how these institutions are integrating nutrition education, hands-on cooking experiences, and medical training to improve public health across diverse populations.

Our expert panel will explore:

  • How Mississippi State University, University of Kentucky, and University of Arizona are advancing culinary medicine in clinical, community, and educational settings.
  • The pivotal role of extension services in bringing nutrition education and culinary medicine to rural and underserved communities across the nation.
  • Innovations in medical education and patient care through food-focused learning and the integration of teaching kitchens in healthcare settings.
  • Real-world examples of successful community programs and collaborations between healthcare professionals, universities, and local organizations.
  • Strategies for scaling culinary medicine programs nationwide, including insights into curriculum development and interdisciplinary collaboration between medical and culinary fields.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leaders in the field and discover how teaching kitchens are shaping the future of healthcare, nutrition education, and community health.

Speakers:
Mississippi State University
Sylvia Byrd, PhD, RDN, Professor and Head, Office of Nutrition Education
Drew Cole, PhD, Extension Specialist

University of Kentucky
Tammy Stephenson, PhD, FAND, Professor and Department Chair, Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition
Rachel Bryant, Program Coordinator II: Teaching Kitchen Operations and Food Systems Coordinator

University of Arizona
Michele Walsh, PhD, Associate Director, Family, Consumer and Health Sciences
Melanie Hingle, PhD, MPH, RDN, Professor, School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness

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