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Mission

Mission Statement: To train the finest nutrition scientists by facilitating, coordinating and integrating interdisciplinary nutrition graduate education and research programs at the University of Illinois.

In support of our mission, the Division:

- provides leadership and a central focus for nutritional sciences research and graduate training in the State of Illinois

- gives clear visibility to contributions of the University of Illinois in the field of nutrition to internal and external constituencies

- enhances the quality and breadth of the nutritional sciences by integrating teaching and research resources and expertise across departments, colleges and campuses

- seeks funding sources to support interdisciplinary nutrition research and graduate education

Vision: The Division of Nutritional Sciences will be an internationally-recognized center of excellence for preparing future leaders in nutrition who are equipped to address complex interdisciplinary problems utilizing traditional and novel biological and sociological approaches.