The Joannah & Brian Lawson Centre for Child Nutrition connects scholars, health practitioners, patients and knowledge resources to improve the nutrition of children, in Canada and around the world.
We are a network of researchers and educators affiliated with the University of Toronto, working toward better lifelong health through reduced child overweight, obesity, malnutrition and chronic disease.
News
Oct 16, 2024
A recent survey by researchers at the Lawson Centre for Child Nutrition has provided the first in-depth view of lactation and food support in a long-running national prenatal program, which serves families facing social and economic challenges.
May 29, 2024
Lawson Centre for Child Nutrition experts comment on $1 billion in new funding for a national school food program.
Mar 4, 2024
Joannah and Brian Lawson are among 11 people who will receive honorary degrees from the University of Toronto this year and will address graduating students at convocation ceremonies in the spring or fall.
Director's Welcome
Upcoming Events
Oct
24 – 25
AFHTO 2024 Conference "Better Outcomes Together: Empowering Teams for Patient-Centered Care"
ALL DAY
Nov
1
Food as Medicine 2024 Update - Nutrition from Womb to Tomb: Healthy Beginnings to Vibrant Endings
8:00am - 4:30pm
Nov
7
Department of Nutritional Sciences Research Day & Edna Park Lecture
9:30am - 7:30pm