Global leaders in advancing dairy
Dairy at Guelph is a network of over 60 faculty and 120 graduate students and postdocs at the University of Guelph from many subjects. As a research centre, Dairy at Guelph creates collaborative opportunities to discover, develop and implement new best practices in dairy production and foods, with support from industry leaders and government. This global leadership has earned the University of Guelph the title of Canada’s Dairy University.
Enhancing research in 10 key areas
Dairy at Guelph enhances the accomplishments and recognition of dairy-related research at the University of Guelph in 10 key areas:
- Animal nutrition
- Product development and food safety
- Engineering
- Environment
- Animal health
- Human health and nutrition
- Economics, consumer choices and marketing
- Genetics and genomics
- Behaviour and welfare
- Reproduction
Learn more about Dairy at Guelph
Dr. David Ma
University Research Leadership Chair
Professor at the College of Biological Science, Departmnent of Human Health & Nutritional Sciences
David’s interest in the role of nutrition in human health began early in his career. He pursued this interest in his graduate studies and, after his Ph.D., he continued to pursue further training examining the linkage between diet and cancer in his postdoctoral research at Texas A&M University. He joined the faculty in the University of Guelph in 2007, where he continues to examine the role of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in breast cancer prevention. He also leads the Guelph Family Health Study*. The GFHS is focused on understanding the determinants of health in families with young children and testing interventions to support healthy lifestyle habits with the goal of preventing childhood obesity. Visit Dr. Ma webpage.