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TWU nutrition expert has key to improve gut health
6/12/25
Resistant starch is gaining popularity, moving from academic discussions to mainstream conversations, particularly due to its health benefits. Mindy Patterson, an associate professor at Texas Woman’s Houston, is a sought-after expert in this specialized field. Patterson began researching resistant starches when gut health and gut microbiome were getting heightened public attention.
Dietetics student has recipe for success: stay engaged
6/5/25
After working as a counselor the last two summers at TWU's culinary camps, dietetics student Mariana Salazar was given the opportunity to create a new camp. The end result was Revamp Nutrition, which runs June 16-19 for kids who are 12-16 at Woodcock Hall on the Denton campus.
Two faculty leaders inducted into National Academies of Practice
5/23/25
Noralyn Pickens, an associate dean for Interprofessional Education and Strategic Initiatives for the College of Health Sciences and College of Nursing, was recognized as a Distinguished Scholar Fellow in the occupational therapy academy, while Charlene Dickinson, dental hygiene program director in the School of Communication Sciences and Oral Health, was named a Professional Member in the oral health academy.
In the News: NFS Associate Professor Mindy Patterson
5/13/25
Mindy Patterson, an associate professor in the Nutrition and Food Sciences department in Houston, was interviewed by NPR radio about resistant starches. She is quoted in the article, "There's a secret superfood in white rice and pasta: Here's how to unlock it."
TWU selects new health sciences dean
4/23/25
Texas Woman’s has selected veteran administrator, global leader in research and seasoned faculty member Catrine Tudor-Locke, PhD to serve as the university’s next dean of the College of Health Sciences. She begins her new role on July 1, 2025.