McCormick Science Institute

MyPlate Partner Meeting

MSI was honored to host USDA staff and partners for the annual MyPlate National Strategic Partner meeting.

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ANDF Research Award

Recognizing Dr. Shannon Galyean, RDN, LD for her work advancing the understanding of the health benefits of culinary spices and herbs.

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MSI Leadership

MSI is guided by a scientific advisory council of internationally-renowned scientists and health professionals.

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ASN Research Award

Recognizing Dr. Ravikumar Majeti for his work advancing the understanding of the health benefits of culinary spices and herbs.

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Scientific Overviews of Spices and Herbs

Published reviews of scientific research on spices and herbs including potential health benefits

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About MSI

The McCormick Science Institute is a research-driven organization whose mission is to support scientific research and disseminate information on the health benefits of culinary herbs and spices.

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MSI Funded Research Database

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MSI Online PubMed Search System

Search the scientific literature on spices, herbs and health.

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McCormick Science Institute

2021 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation (ANDF) Award Winner

Congratulations to Shannon Galyean, PhD, RDN, LD for being this year's recipient of the McCormick Science Institute ANDF Award.  This annual award supports scientific endeavors including in vitro experiments, epidemiologic studies, spice and herb intake data collection, systematic reviews and/or evidence-based analysis.  Dr. Galyean's award will help support an eCulinary medicine program emphasizing herbs and spices to increase vegetable consumption among adults with hypertension.

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