FSHN Fall 2026 Seminar - Dr. Elizabeth Gardner - 11.04.26

November 4, 2026 4:00PM - 5:00PM


FSHN Fall Seminar Series 2026

Elizabeth Gardner, PhD, - 11.04.26 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Seminar Title: “Reimagining My Roles at MSU: The Transition from Research to Teaching and Leadership"

Location: S. Anthony 1135 and Zoom

Dr. Elizabeth M. Gardner is an Associate Professor, Director of Graduate Studies, and Academic Coordinator of the MSU-NAU Joint Institute in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) at Michigan State University (MSU). Her research focuses on the impact of diet, supplements, and food additives on innate immune responses to influenza infection in humans and animal models. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in FSHN and has played an important role in reimagining curricula in both programs to meet the changing educational needs of students. Dr. Gardner is also an active leader at the department, college, and university levels, where she strongly advocates for faculty and staff to have meaningful input into administrative decisions that affect their work and the future of the university.

FSHN seminars are open to all