Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Research and facilities

Research is one of the most important aspects of the food and human nutritional sciences department and takes place in our specialized facilities, modern laboratories, and collaborative research centres, where our scientists and students work to advance our five broad research themes.

Research

The department conducts research under the following themes.

Applied human nutrition

Reseacher prepares food sample for testing.

Food chemistry and bioresources

Students in labcoats listen to food science instructor.

Food processing and preservation

Food safety and quality assurance

Metabolic and molecular nutrition

Facilities

Food science and human nutritional sciences cover a broad range of research. The department has a variety of highly specialized facilities and equipment available to students, researchers, and collaborative partners.

Barbara Burns Food Innovation Laboratory

This facility features a modern test kitchen and demonstration centre and is fully equipped with stainless steel counters and equipment to support student learning and skills development.
George Weston Ltd. Sensory and Food Research Laboratory

This food research lab provides teaching and training in all areas of sensory perception.
Ellis Building

The Ellis Building primarily serves the academic and research endeavors of the Food Science program within the department. Its diverse teaching and research capabilities create opportunities for providing services and fostering collaborations with stakeholders in the food industry.
Duff Roblin Building

The Analytical Lab has 5 Gas Chromatographs for fatty acid analyses. The lab analyzes prepared samples (fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs)) from a variety of sample types (biological fluids, tissues, seeds, grains, etc). The lab will also prepare (extract and methylate) samples for analysis for clients both internal and external to the University. The Analytical Lab also has capabilities for HPLC, and for freeze-drying.
Dairy Science Pilot Plant

Located in one of the original buildings on campus, the CFIA-approved Dairy Science Pilot Plant includes a pasteurization room and several production rooms for making cheese and ice cream.
Canadian Centre for Agri-Food Research in Health and Medicine

Located within the St. Boniface General Research Centre, this facility is dedicated to the research of nutraceuticals, functional foods, natural health products and their health related benefits.
Richardson Centre for Food Technology and Research

This centre conducts research to advance food quality and human nutrition through traditional and innovative food processing techniques, with a particular interest in Canadian prairie crops.

Contact Us

Food and Human Nutritional Sciences general office
Room 209 Human Ecology Building
35 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2
Canada

fhns.admin@umanitoba.ca

204-474-6411

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

University of Manitoba

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Research and facilities

Research

Applied human nutrition

Food chemistry and bioresources

Food processing and preservation

Food safety and quality assurance

Metabolic and molecular nutrition

Facilities

Barbara Burns Food Innovation Laboratory

George Weston Ltd. Sensory and Food Research Laboratory

Ellis Building

Duff Roblin Building

Dairy Science Pilot Plant

Canadian Centre for Agri-Food Research in Health and Medicine

Richardson Centre for Food Technology and Research

Contact Us