We investigate the policy, politics, and philosophy of global food systems. We study ways to increase the nutrient profiles of crops and the fundamental structure of food – including taste and aroma. Using emerging AI tools, our digital agriculture research focuses on the future of food, while our veterinary experts look at the importance of nutrition in animals.
Research groups and labs
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Digital Agriculture, Food and Wine
The Digital Agriculture, Food, and Wine group works on the implementation and integration of new and emerging technologies, including but not limited to artificial intelligence tools on agricultural and food applications from farm to the palate.
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Food Politics, Philosophy & Policy
Addressing the politics, philosophy and policy dimensions of food, nutrition, agriculture, and engaging with issues related to nutrition, public health, ecological sustainability, animal welfare, social justice and corporate power in food systems.
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Food Science
The Food Science and Nutrition Group conducts research to understand the fundamental characteristics of food including composition, structure, function, flavour and aroma of foods and beverages.
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Human Nutrition
Addressing the global challenges of improving health and preventing chronic disease, whilst addressing food security and the need for a more environmentally sustainable food system.
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Johnson Lab: Plant Nutrition and Biofortification of Cereal Crops
This lab takes a multi-faceted approach towards crop biofortification, focusing on how plants absorb nutrients, the factors affecting nutrient bioavailability in edible parts of plants and understanding the nutrient decreases that occur under elevated carbon dioxide.
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Veterinary Inflammation and Metabolism
The Veterinary Inflammation and Metabolism research group investigates the disease processes and develops novel therapies for inflammatory and metabolic diseases.
More research into life and people
We are solving critical global issues such as human and animal health through food sciences, veterinary medicine, epidemiology, genetics, biology, and human geography.
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Life, the Universe and everything in between – our discoveries build an understanding of the world around us and help make it a better place.