The Lawson Centre has long been committed to advancing nutrition education in medicine. This commitment is reflected in multiple nutrition education grants and the creation of the Raymond Chang Chair in Nutritional Medical Education. Beyond this, the Lawson Centre is proud to develop innovative learning tools for learners of all types – from undergraduate students to practitioners, parents, and policymakers. Our initiatives include updating nutrition and lifestyle content in the University of Toronto MD Program, developing professional development resources for clinicians, and designing digital tools for families and children. These efforts represent a history of progress and a vision for the future: equipping every learner with the knowledge to use nutrition as a cornerstone of health.
We serve both medical students and students across the university, offering opportunities to learn, engage, and contribute to nutrition research and education. From curriculum innovations to hands-on experiences, the Lawson Centre provides programs and events that help undergraduates explore the role of nutrition in health and medicine.
We provide practical, evidence-based training for health professionals to integrate nutrition into clinical care. Our offerings include digital learning series and hands-on programs that bring food and medicine together.
We provide advanced learning opportunities for researchers and clinician scientists to deepen expertise in nutrition science and its application in health care. Our offerings include seminars, collaborative programs, and access to specialized resources.
Our work with parents and teachers is grounded in evidence. The Lawson Centre focuses on generating the research base that informs nutrition education strategies, guided by our Strategic Framework [link to strategic framework]. We maintain ongoing partnerships to advance this work [link to partnerships page] and offer a wide range of resources [link to resource page].
The Lawson Centre supports a growing number of named fellowships that provide sustained opportunities for post-doctoral research in nutrition and health.
The Lawson Centre is proud to support a growing number of endowed chairs that advance research, education, and innovation in child nutrition and health. These positions represent significant investments in leadership and knowledge creation.
