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PhD Program in Nutritional Sciences

The PhD Program in Nutritional Sciences (DSN) offers multidisciplinary and translational training in nutrition research, encompassing the fields of medical, pharmacological, agricultural, and veterinary sciences.

It aims to train specialists with in-depth knowledge of nutrition and metabolism, exploring topics such as clinical nutrition, the nutritional characterization of foods, and the metabolic effects of foods and nutrients at different stages of development, both in physiological and pathological conditions, through a clinical and molecular approach.

The synergistic integration of these areas of expertise makes the program both innovative and highly attractive.

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Educational Objectives

The PhD Program in Nutritional Sciences (DSN) aims to develop advanced competencies in nutrition research, training experts capable of addressing scientific challenges with a critical and integrated perspective. The program spans three years and includes mandatory attendance.
Its goal is to foster a thorough understanding of nutritional and metabolic processes, promoting the use of innovative and multidisciplinary methodologies. The program is designed to encourage scientific independence, analytical skills, and the practical application of knowledge, preparing doctoral students to make meaningful contributions to the advancement of nutritional sciences.

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Awards and Recognition

Chiara Lubrano’s Research Selected as Paper of the Month

A study co-authored by Chiara Lubrano, Francesca Parisi, Gaia Anelli, and Irene Cetin has been selected by the Nutrition Society as “Paper of the Month” for July. Published in the British Journal of Nutrition, the research investigates how maternal first-trimester nutritional scores shape fetal intrauterine growth trajectories, offering crucial insights beyond birth weight.

Swiss Animal Nutrition Conference 2026 Awards

Dr Eleonora Pacifico (University of Milan) won the Poster Prize by Public Vote at the Swiss Animal Nutrition Conference 2026. The recognition was awarded for her research presentation on the effects of hemp hay (Cannabis sativa L.) on the oxidative and inflammatory status of grazing goats. The poster session highlighted innovative solutions in animal nutrition and welfare, earning the highest votes from the conference participants.

Emilia Durante 2025 Awards

Dr Eleonora Pacifico won the award for the best master’s thesis with a dissertation titled “Effects of hemp hay (Cannabis sativa L.) on the oxidative and inflammatory status of grazing goats.” Call for applications for the “Mario Bonsembiante” Prize, promoted by the Istituto Veneto di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti, for a PhD thesis whose title was awarded at an Italian university in the calendar years 2024 or 2025, and which addresses topics in the food and/or nutritional field.

“Ambrogino d’Oro” awarded to Gian Vincenzo Zuccotti

Professor of Pediatrics and founder of the PhD Program in Nutritional Sciences, as well as Director of the Buzzi Children’s Hospital, Professor Zuccotti was awarded the “Ambrogino d’Oro” for his dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic. His contributions included the home monitoring of over 50,000 patients and the coordination of school screening programs.

Our PhD student at Columbia University

PhD candidate Matteo Perini, enrolled in the Nutritional Sciences program, has been recruited by Columbia University in New York. He is currently working on mathematical models for the study of infectious diseases and is analyzing genomic data for research on acute respiratory infections.

Contact Information

Via Dell’Università, 6 Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 26900 LODI (LO)

Phone: +39 02 5032 5032
E-Mail: phdsn@unimi.it