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The Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI), as it works to translate complex food composition data into actionable insights for nutrition, health, and sustainability. Featuring insights from UC Davis and...

IIFH and the Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI) are using cutting-edge multi-omics tools to decode the molecular makeup of food like never before—linking what we eat to how it...

The Periodic Table of Food Initiative is creating a comprehensive database of the molecular composition of foods worldwide to improve human and planetary health. By uncovering hidden nutrients and bioactives,...

The Innovation Institute for Food and Health (IIFH) at the University of California (UC) Davis, US, has joined forces with Denmark’s Novo Nordisk Foundation to develop international food and planetary...

UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and Health, Novo Nordisk Foundation Announce First-of-Its-Kind Fellowship By Marissa Pickard The University of California, Davis’s Innovation Institute for Food and Health, UC Investments...

Three UC Davis experts answer your questions to provide insight based on research Diet. Just the word alone can trigger an uneasy feeling and heated discussions with seemingly endless flavors...

Introduction  At the Innovation Institute for Food and Health (IIFH), we are proud to collaborate with Dr. Ilias Tagkopoulos, Director of the Artificial Intelligence Institute for Next Generation Food Systems...

Cultivated meat is gaining momentum as a sustainable animal protein, but scalability and affordability are key challenges to advancing the sector. Optimized Foods, a start-up co-founded by Dr. Minami Ogawa,...

Introduction  Aryeh Ganz, a 1993 UC Davis alumnus and successful investor/ entrepreneur, exemplifies how strategic academic partnerships have the potential to yield attractive returns while driving societal benefits. Upon reconnecting...

The IIFH Innovator Fellowship bridges the gap between academia and industry by connecting Ph.D. students with venture capital firms, fostering business and entrepreneurial skills. In partnership with various venture capital...

The AI Institute for Next-Generation Food Systems (AIFS) at UC Davis aims to revolutionize food production and nutrition using AI. By mapping food chemicals, analyzing health impacts, and optimizing food...

D-allose, a rare low-calorie sugar with potential as a sucrose substitute and health applications, was efficiently produced at 56.4 g/L with a 41.4% yield using engineered Escherichia coli, which leverages...