Projects
Explore the IHA’s ongoing scientific projects, where cutting-edge research and groundbreaking discoveries are continuously advancing the frontiers of what’s possible in health, nutrition and agriculture.
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Discovering the antioxidant properties and benefits of grains (sorghum) and other novel uses to enhance human health
A pilot for scaling interdisciplinary research to connect agriculture and health.
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Evaluation of Pay-What-You-Can Community Cafés
Principal Investigator: Alexandra L. MacMillan Uribe, Ph.D. Community cafes offer a novel approach addressing food insecurity, welcoming everyone regardless of their ability to pay. This descriptive study gathers data from cafe guests and volunteers through an online survey to understand their motivations for engaging with the cafe model, whether for food, community, or other reasons.…
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Plants, nature and health initiative
Plants, nature and health initiative Project Vision: Establish Texas A&M University as a global leader in research and outreach focused on the health and well-being benefits of plants and nature for people. Strategic Goal: Develop a multidisciplinary initiative to explore and promote the health-promoting impacts of nature, aiming for broad, evidence-based benefits for public health.…
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Responsive Agriculture forum
Leading experts, researchers and industry representatives will join thought-provoking conversations as we collectively shape the future of the Responsive Agriculture hub at the IHA.
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Diet exposure assessment project
Measuring factors that connect diet and health, and helping people shift their dietary habits
