Food Science Graduate Student Association at UC Davis

The next food science graduate student we would like to introduce is Truc Pham!

"I'm Truc (pronounced Trook), and I'm a chemist by training but have always had a strong interest in food science on the side. After earning my bachelor's degree from Colorado College, I attended culinary school and soon after started working in analytical biochemistry labs in Colorado and Michigan where I've been for the past several years. I'm interested in alternative proteins and am currently rotating in the Barile and Bell labs. I enjoy cooking and baking, dining at new restaurants, mountain biking, hanging out with my cat Masala, and eating potatoes (in all forms). Please stop me to say hi if you see me around - I'd love to get to know you as well, and maybe get a new restaurant recommendation :) "

We're excited you're here Truc!

This quarter, we will be highlighting the accomplishments of our amazing graduate students!

First up is Derrick Risner, a third year PhD student. He was awarded the IIFH (Innovation Institute of Food and Health) fellowship (https://foodaghealth.solutions/2020-cohort-6-innovator-fellows-announcement/). Derrick and his PI Dr. Spang also published their preliminary techno-economic assessment of animal cell-based meats in Foods (https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/10/1/3). See some of the figures from that paper below.

Congratulations Derrick, and keep up the great work!