seminar series

We invite you to our monthly seminar, co-sponsored by the University of Minnesota Program in Health Disparities Research! The seminars provide a platform for professionals and researchers to gather and present their work to the community.

Our upcoming seminar, “Culturally-relevant Nutrition Interventions in Health Research,” will take place on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 12:00 - 1:00 pm CT. Ambria Crusan from C2DREAM project BRAID will be presenting. The event is free and open to everyone.

This presentation will explore the role of culturally relevant nutrition interventions in health research, the evolving landscape of Food as Medicine, and how food nourishes not only our bodies but also our cultural identities and community connections. Learn how nutrition can support health outcomes while honoring the cultural significance of food.

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** Please note that all titles are considered working titles and are subject to change up to at least one month before the event takes place. This event is free and open to the public!

Upcoming Seminars

  • flyer for the 2026–2027 Monthly HESS seminar series. The November 10, 2026, session is titled “Culturally-relevant Nutrition Interventions in Health Research” and features Ambria Crusan, PhD, MS, RD/LD, of St. Catherine University – Project BRAID (C2

    Culturally-relevant Nutrition Interventions in Health Research

    Ambria Crusan, PhD, MS, RD/LD, St. Catherine University - Projet BRAID (C2DREAM)

    Tuesday, Nov 10, 12:00 - 1:00 P.M. CT

    Online, Via Zoom

  • The Architecture of Functional Trust: Engineering Alignment in High-Stakes Environments

    Huda Ahmed, MS, Transformational Solutions

    Tuesday, Dec 08, 12:00 - 1:00 P.M. CT

    Online, Via Zoom

  • Resources and Routines: Social Determinants and Daily Diabetes Self Management in Youth with Type 2 Diabetes

    Amy Noser, PhD, University of Minnesota Medical School, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health

    Tuesday, Jan, 12:00 - 1:00 P.M. CT

    Online, Via Zoom

  • 26 - 27 Year Long Schedule