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Dr. Miyoung Suh is a Professor in the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences at the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. She is based at the St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre, where she serves as Principal Investigator in the Division of Neurodegenerative Disorder (DND) and the Canadian Centre for Agri-food Research in Health and Medicine (CCARM). Her academic and research work is deeply integrated with clinical and pre-clinical investigations in lipid metabolism and nutritional interventions.
Her education includes a PhD in Nutrition and Metabolism from the University of Alberta, an MSc and BSc in Food Science and Nutrition from Hyosung Women’s University in South Korea, and a Dietetic Internship in Clinical Nutrition at the University of Alberta.
Dr. Suh’s research focuses on lipid nutrition and metabolism, particularly in neural (retina and brain) and non-neural tissues (testis/sperm), lipid toxicity in diabetes and metabolic syndrome, nutrition and retina function (diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration), and the impact of alcohol on fetal brain and male reproductive health. She leads innovative projects such as using DHA- and lutein-enriched eggs for retina health in type 2 diabetes and applying Smart Farm technology to develop sustainable, nutrient-rich foods for diabetes management.
Although no specific publications are listed in the provided text, her research spans clinical trials, pre-clinical models, and community-based nutrition studies, indicating a multidisciplinary and translational approach across nutrition science, metabolic disease, and public health.
- Outstanding Teacher Award, Student-Teacher Recognition, Centre for the Advancement of Teaching & Learning, University of Manitoba (2019)
- Excellence in Teaching Award in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Manitoba (2018)
- Scientist of the Year Award, The Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies, 7th Annual Canada Korea Conference, Montreal, Quebec (2017)
- Outstanding Mentorship of Graduate Students Award, Faculty of Graduate Studies (nominee) (2017)
- Outstanding Teacher Award, Student-Teacher Recognition, Centre for the Advancement of Teaching & Learning, University of Manitoba (2016)
- Merit Award for Service, University of Manitoba (2015)
Dr. Suh is actively involved in mentoring graduate students and has been recognized for her excellence in teaching and mentorship. She leads multiple research grants focused on lipid metabolism, diabetic complications, fetal development, and sustainable food systems. Her work with First Nations communities on maternal nutrition highlights her commitment to equitable and culturally informed research. She is also a Registered Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Manitoba, bridging clinical practice with academic research.
Her laboratory and research teams operate within the St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre, leveraging interdisciplinary collaborations across nutrition, neuroscience, endocrinology, and agricultural innovation. The integration of clinical trials, animal models, and community outreach underscores a comprehensive research ecosystem focused on improving metabolic and neurological health through nutrition.
