Sergio Burgos

Sergio Burgos, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Animal Science at McGill University's Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and a Scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC). He leads an interdisciplinary research program integrating animal nutrition, human health, and environmental sustainability.

• Pan-American School of Agriculture, Zamorano, Honduras (Agrónomo)
• University of Florida (BSc Animal Science)
• University of California, Davis (MSc Animal Science)
• University of Guelph (PhD Animal Science, 2009)

Research Focus examines protein foods' roles in:

• Human Nutrition & Cardiometabolic Health
• Dairy Production Systems & Rumen Microbiome
• Milk Metabolomics & Bioactive Compounds
• Climate Impact Reduction through Dietary Transitions

Publication Trends demonstrate:

• 2024-2025: Prioritization of plant-animal protein substitutions for climate & health
• 2020-2023: Mechanistic studies on amino acid regulation of mammary cell function
• 2016-2020: Foundational work on insulin resistance and dairy nutrition

Awards

• Richard and Edith Strauss Postdoctoral Fellowship (2010-12)

Professional Affiliations

• Regroupement OptiLAIT (2015-present)
• American Society for Nutrition (2015-present)
• Canadian Diabetes Association (2012-present)

Teaches core courses in animal nutrition, protein metabolism, and computational ration balancing.