Serina DeSalvio

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An individual wearing a gray jacket over a black shirt

May 11, 2026

What is ghrelin? Rethinking the body’s ‘hunger hormone’

How an AgriLife Research scientist uncovered ghrelin’s unexpected roles in aging and brain health

Sydney Heck in a garden.

February 2, 2026

From nutrition student to women’s health, a winding path finds purpose

A science-based nutrition foundation and a willingness to pivot shaped Sydney Heck’s '21 path to maternal newborn nursing

Dr. Sylvie Estrela stands next to a window with her arms crossed in front of her.

June 13, 2025

Estrela brings microbial research to Department of Nutrition

Sylvie Estrela, Ph.D., has joined the Department of Nutrition as an assistant professor. Her research focuses on the way nutrients can impact bacterial communities.