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Dr. James House was Professor and Manitoba Strategic Research Chair in Sustainable Protein in the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences at the University of Manitoba until his passing in September 2024. His pioneering research advanced understanding of plant and animal protein utilization in human diets.
Education:
- PhD in Amino Acid Nutrition and Metabolism, University of Guelph
- BSc (Agr), University of Guelph
Research Legacy: His program focused on protein quality evaluation methods, sulfur amino acid metabolism regulation, and sustainable egg production systems. He developed novel assessment frameworks for plant protein bioavailability that informed global nutritional standards.
Honors:
- Earl Willard McHenry Award - Canadian Nutrition Society's highest honor
- Fellow of Canadian Nutrition Society
- Merit Award for Administrative Service, University of Manitoba
- Young Investigator Award, Canadian Nutrition Society
Academic Leadership: As Department Head (2009-2020), he guided the merger of Food Science and Human Nutritional Sciences after the Duff Roblin Building fire. He trained over 40 graduate students and 16 postdoctoral researchers, establishing Manitoba as a protein science hub.
Recent Research: Final publications (2023-2025) demonstrate enduring focus on pulse crop utilization, alternative protein sources, and methodological innovations in protein quality assessment.
