Food Science

Dr. Steve Lindemann named the Philip E. Nelson Endowed Chair of Food Science

  • Story by Jillian Ellison
  • March 1, 2023

Dr. Steve Lindemann was named Philip E. Nelson Endowed Chair in Food Science, an endowment that helps to empower the department. His research involves the gut microbiome, genomics, and metabolism.

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