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Dr. S.K. Dash Establishes Nutrition Endowment at South Dakota State University

Dr. S.K. Dash, founder and president of UAS Laboratories, Inc., recently established an endowment at South Dakota State University (SDSU) for the College of Nutrition and Food Science to provide funding for research, scholarships and new programs. The SDSU Foundation and the College of Nutrition, Food Science and Hospitality look forward to working with Dr. Dash on new research and academic programs. Academic and Research Programs currently under consideration include:

  • Masters Program in Clinical Nutrition
  • Certificate or Masters Program in Regulatory Affairs with a focus on nutraceuticals
  • Research in the field of Probiotics Applications
  • Research in Probiotic Clinical Effects
  • Certificate Program in Probiotics
  • International Probiotics Symposium

SDSU is the largest university in South Dakota. As a Land Grant University, SDSU is dedicated to basic and applied research. The university is a leader in research with programs in nutrition and food science.

Source: UAS Laboratories, Inc.

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