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Browse Programs Admission InformationThe "Nutrition Biology" program aims to train students in the research of integrated animal physiology, equipping them to connect molecular and functional levels, while acquiring foundational knowledge of key physiological functions and their neuroendocrine regulation. Students are also trained to:
• Analyze the effects of diseases and methods of prevention/correction (in applied research in medicine and pharmacology); • Work on conceptualizing complex biological phenomena (in fundamental research) and analyze the effects of diseases and their prevention/correction; • Design, implement, and carry out experiments that combine molecular and cellular biology, animal studies, and modeling.
• Master the fundamental concepts of applied biology in the field of nutrition. • Understand the biochemical, physiological, and molecular mechanisms related to food. • Analyze the relationship between nutrition and metabolic diseases (obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, etc.). • Design strategies for prevention and nutritional care for diverse population groups. • Use modern tools in molecular biology, genetics, and bioinformatics in the field of nutrition. • Conduct research in applied and basic nutrition, in collaboration with clinical, agricultural, and industrial bodies.
Career Opportunities: Graduates of the Master's in Nutrition Biology can work in various sectors, such as:
• Research and development in biotechnology and nutrition. • Food and pharmaceutical industries (development of food products, dietary supplements, etc.). • Public and private institutions in the field of public health and prevention of nutrition-related diseases. • Consulting in clinical nutrition and nutritional therapy. • Teaching and academic research in the field of nutrition biology.
· Introduction to Nutrition Biology
· Biochemistry and metabolism of nutrients
· Human physiology and nutrition
· Gut microbiome and health
· Fundamentals of biostatistics and bioinformatics applied to nutrition
· Nutrition and genetics: the impact of genes on nutrient metabolism
· Nutrition-related diseases: obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases
· Nutrition and the biological system: hormonal and immune effects
· Experimental methods in nutrition biology