This year, our lab represented UNH at the WickedSTEM expo in Milford, NH. The expo hall showcased cutting edge educational and recreational opportunities in STEM. The event also featured seminars by experts in STEM-related fields. Attendees ranged from young children to individuals interested in pursuing advanced degrees.
Dr. Bigornia was a featured speaker at the event. The focus of his presentation was the relationship between diet and brain health. His research has linked Omega-3 fatty acid levels with cognitive function and depressive symptoms.
Our booth showcased the Veggie Meter®. This device is a research tool used to measure skin carotenoid levels. Carotenoids are pigment compounds found in a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables. The device utilizes pressure-mediated reflection spectroscopy to detect these pigments in our skin. It is currently used in the College Health and Nutrition Assessment Survey (CHANAS) study at UNH. This project examines nutrition- and health-related behaviors among college students at UNH.
We would like to thank WickedSTEM for hosting the event and everyone who attended!
