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Dr. Michael Eskin is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences at the University of Manitoba. He holds academic appointments within the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. His research focuses on edible oils, canola oil, polyphenols, food carbohydrates, and food enzymes, with notable projects addressing polyphenolic compounds in canola/mustard and the role of DHA in fetal alcohol syndrome.
Education:
- BSc (Hons Biochemistry), University of Birmingham, UK
- PhD (Physiological Chemistry), University of Birmingham, UK
Research Interests: Dr. Eskin’s work spans food chemistry and nutritional science, emphasizing functional components of plant-based foods. His studies on canola oil and polyphenols have advanced applications in health and agriculture. Recent projects include investigating sinapic acid, canolol, and the therapeutic potential of DHA.
Awards:
- 2023: Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame, Canola Excellence Award, A.R. Baldwin Award
- 2021: Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
- 2016: Member of the Order of Canada
Patents & Grants: Key patents include processes for mustard gum extraction (Canadian Serial No. 2,270,750; US Patent No. 6,194,016 B1) and canolol production (2019 provisional application). His work has been supported by grants from organizations like the American Oil Chemists’ Society and the Institute of Food Technologists.
