NEWS IN BRIEF

DanoneWave opens applications for $50K grant in yogurt, probiotics, and gut microbiome research

By Adi Menayang

- Last updated on GMT

DanoneWave opens applications for $50K grant in yogurt, probiotics, and gut microbiome research

Related tags Health Dannon

Food and beverage giant Dannon, as a part of DanoneWave Public Benefit Corporation, announced it 6th Annual Yogurt, Probiotics, and the Gut Microbiome Fellowship Grant, which awards two $25,000 research grants for use in 2018.

"Fostering scientific advancements to benefit public health is a core value of Dannon and DanoneWave,"​ said Miguel Freitas, PhD, Vice President of Scientific Affairs at DanoneWave. "Exploration into the gut microbiome, probiotics and yogurt represents an exciting and rapidly developing area of study – one that appears to have a remarkable impact on human health."

Applications will be accepted until February 15, 2018. A committee will select an individual who is an incoming or current graduate student who have demonstrated an interest in exploring the gut microbiome, probiotics, and/or yogurt.

To be eligible, applicants must show a proof of US residence and be able to utilize the scholarship funds during 2018 at an accredited US institution.

The award amount was doubled to its current sum​ in October last year. This year’s grantees​, selected from over 120 applicants by an international committee of scientists in food and nutrition, were Erin Davis from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Haley Chatelaine from The Ohio State University.

According to the company, the benefit of probiotics and fermented foods like yogurt “has taken off as scientists uncover the powerful relationship between the microorganisms in the gut and human health.”

"Supporting future scientific leaders aligns with our aim to change the way the world eats to benefit both people's and our planet's health,"​ says Dr. Freitas. "We recognize that the next generation of scientists are integral to reaching this goal."

Related news

Related products

show more

Consumer Attitudes on Ultra-Processed Foods Revealed

Consumer Attitudes on Ultra-Processed Foods Revealed

Content provided by Ayana Bio | 12-Jan-2024 | White Paper

Ayana Bio conducted the Ultra-Processed Food (UPF) Pulse survey, offering insight into consumers’ willingness to consume UPFs, as well as the variables...

Future Food-Tech San Francisco, March 21-22, 2024

Future Food-Tech San Francisco, March 21-22, 2024

Content provided by Rethink Events Ltd | 11-Jan-2024 | Event Programme

Future Food-Tech is the go-to meeting place for the food-tech industry to collaborate towards a healthier food system for people and planet.

Palate Predictions: Top Flavor Trends for 2024

Palate Predictions: Top Flavor Trends for 2024

Content provided by T. Hasegawa USA | 08-Jan-2024 | Application Note

As consumers seek increased value and experience from food and beverages, the industry relies on research to predict category trends. Studying trends that...

Oat Groats – Heat-treated Oat Kernels

Oat Groats – Heat-treated Oat Kernels

Content provided by Lantmännen Biorefineries AB | 06-Dec-2023 | Product Brochure

Lantmännen offers now Oat Groats: Heat-treated oat kernels, also known as oat groats or kilned oats, undergo heat treatment to inhibit enzymes that could...

Related suppliers

Follow us

Products

View more

Webinars