Mary Jo Cantoria
M.S. Nutritional Science, March 2009
Completing thesis on enzymatic treatment of peanut allergens
Graduate research assistant to Nutritional Science faculty
Cal State L.A. experience:
"Through Cal State L.A. I had the opportunity to do research and collaborate with accomplished scientists."
"I was able to attend and present posters at international conferences. My most recent poster received the first place award at the annual meeting of the American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC)."
"My research work is focused on investigating various techniques to decrease the allergenicity of peanut allergen proteins. This work was conducted in a laboratory at Cal State L.A. but in collaboration with a researcher from the USDA center in New Orleans."
"I was able to teach nutrition majors commonly used laboratory techniques in food/nutrition research."
"There were a number of volunteer opportunities that I participated in. Volunteering allowed me to give back to the community and that gave me a sense of fulfillment."
"There were a number of volunteer opportunities that I participated in. Volunteering allowed me to give back to the community and that gave me a sense of fulfillment."
Why Cal State L.A.?
"Cal State L.A. has wonderful professors. Not only are they very knowledgeable but also they are very enthusiastic in helping students."
"The caring academic environment has changed my views of professors as intimidating mentors."
"The open intellectual community greatly helped me in obtaining a master's degree."
Future plans
To obtain a PhD in Nutrition
To become a professor and conduct research
To utilize research findings in contributing to the betterment of human health
Contact the Graduate Studies Web Administrator
Office of Graduate Studies | Division of Academic Affairs
Office: Adm710
Phone: 323.343.3820 | FAX:323.343.5653
