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Burlington, VT 05405
United States
- Ph.D., Animal and Food Science, West Virginia University, 2019
- M.S., Exercise Phsyiology, West Virginia University, 2016
- B.S., Exercise Science, West Virginia Wesleyan College, 2014
- Food Systems at UVM, Graduate Program
- Food Systems Research Institute (FSRI)
Areas of expertise
- Nutritional physiology
- Liver diseases
- Repurposing food waste for functional foods
BIO
Dr. Chris Skinner is an Assistant Professor of Nutrition within the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences at UVM. He is a nutritional physiologist by training, and his research primarily focuses on improving metabolic health and identifying sustainable alternatives for food-processing "wastes." Specifically, He is deeply interested in liver health and how nutrient metabolism influences its well-being and disease states. He also has a broader curiosity about overall health and the potential impact of small, realistic changes on improving people's quality of life. Collaboration is essential to him, and he's always excited to work with fellow curious minds to explore intriguing scientific questions.
When it comes to teaching, Chris' goal is to make classes interesting, engaging, and enjoyable. He likes to integrate pop culture references and his own interests to connect course content to real-world applications. Chris is also dedicated to helping students succeed both inside and outside the classroom. In his teaching, you can expect a touch of dry humor and the incorporation of ideas from different fields to build a holistic, cross-disciplinary approach to his classes. Dr. Skinner strongly believes in the value of undergraduate research experiences for students, as they can open new opportunities. To learn more about Chris' research or to join his lab, please don't hesitate to get in touch. He's here to support and guide you on your academic journey.
Courses
- NFS 3243: Advanced Nutrition
Publications
Bio
Dr. Chris Skinner is an Assistant Professor of Nutrition within the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences at UVM. He is a nutritional physiologist by training, and his research primarily focuses on improving metabolic health and identifying sustainable alternatives for food-processing "wastes." Specifically, He is deeply interested in liver health and how nutrient metabolism influences its well-being and disease states. He also has a broader curiosity about overall health and the potential impact of small, realistic changes on improving people's quality of life. Collaboration is essential to him, and he's always excited to work with fellow curious minds to explore intriguing scientific questions.
When it comes to teaching, Chris' goal is to make classes interesting, engaging, and enjoyable. He likes to integrate pop culture references and his own interests to connect course content to real-world applications. Chris is also dedicated to helping students succeed both inside and outside the classroom. In his teaching, you can expect a touch of dry humor and the incorporation of ideas from different fields to build a holistic, cross-disciplinary approach to his classes. Dr. Skinner strongly believes in the value of undergraduate research experiences for students, as they can open new opportunities. To learn more about Chris' research or to join his lab, please don't hesitate to get in touch. He's here to support and guide you on your academic journey.
Courses
- NFS 3243: Advanced Nutrition