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At PPIC we share knowledge, foster collaboration, and create opportunities for future leaders in food science.

-Pam Ismail, PPIC Founder and Director

PPIC's Presence at events

Bean Day
Pam Ismail, Director and Founder

Bean Day
Fargo, ND
January 2025

The Forefront of Research in Alternative Protein - What Are the Gaps?
Pam Ismail, Director and Founder

Bridge2Food Panel
Minneapolis, MN
October 13-15

Extractability and Functionality of Pennycress Protein: Challenges and Remedies
Pam Ismail, Founder and Director

AOCS
Portland, OR
April 27-30

Minnesota State Fair
Karthik Pandalaneni, Assistant Director
Echo Crawford, Research Project Manager
Taylor Otness, Operations Manager

Minnesota State Fair
August 21 - Sept 1
St. Paul, MN

Bridge2Food Booth
Karthik Pandalaneni, Assistant Director
Echo Crawford, Research Project Manager
Taylor Otness, Operations Manager

Bridge2Food North America
Minneapolis, MN
October 13 -15

PPIC at AOCS
Anastasia Natania, B.S;
Shreevats Mor, B.S.;
Andressa Maria Suzin, M.S.;
Yi Chen, B.S.;
Jeanne Goh, M.S.;
Matheus Gouveia, Ph.D.;
Kavan O'Rourke, B.S.;
Saajewa Dasent-Swygart, B.S.

AOCS
Portland, OR
April 27-30

Student & Postdoc Presentations

Nigel presenting on stage

Oat protein profiling of genetically diverse lines grown in two geographically distinct locations
Nigel Kang, PhD Candidate

Cereal and Grains: Chemistry, Quality, and Technology Conference
November 12-13
St. Paul, MN

Yi Chen poster 3x2

Optimization and Evaluation of Enzyme-Assisted Alkaline Extraction of Hemp Protein
Yi Chen, PhD Student

AOCS
Portland, OR
April 27-30, 2025

Mattheus Presenting at AOCS

Evaluating navy beans as a source of high quality/value protein ingredients
Matheus Gouveia Gomes, Researcher III

AOCS
April 27-30,
Portland, OR

Charu AOCS 2025 3x2

Impact of controlled and limited enzymatic hydrolysis on the functionality of hemp protein
Charu Gupta, PhD Candidate

AOCS
Portland, OR
April 27-30, 2025

Coleman Presenting at cereal and grains

From Perennial Crop to Functional Ingredient: The Road Towards Sustainable Agriculture
Coleman Selfridge, PhD student

Cereal and Grains: Chemistry, Quality, and Technology Conference
November 12-13
St. Paul, MN

Andressa CFANS poster 2025 3x2

Enhancing Pea Protein Functionality through Glycation Following a Novel and Efficient Upcycling Approach
Andressa Suzin, PhD student

CFANS Research Symposium
St. Paul, MN
March 20, 2025

Kavan AOCS 2025 3x2

Effect of enzymatic deamidation and heat deactivation on structure and functional properties of whey and pea protein isolates
Kavan O'Rourke, M.S. student

AOCS
Portland, OR
April 27-30, 2025

Shreevat AOCS 2025 3x2

Stabilization of alfalfa (Medicago sativa) protein following multiple postharvest treatments coupled with protease inactivation and optimization of protein extraction
Shreevats Mor, M.S. student

AOCS
Portland, OR
April 27-30, 2025

Andressa AOCS 2025 poster 3x2

Enhancing Pea Protein Functionality through Glycation Following a Novel and Efficient Upcycling Approach
Andressa Suzin, PhD student

AOCS
Portland, OR
April 27-30, 2025

Featured Articles

Why Soy Milk Is the Best Dairy Alternative for Plant-Based Diets
Pam Ismail, Founder and Director

Verywell Health

Everything To Know About Eating Complete Vs. Incomplete Proteins, According To Experts
Pam Ismail, Founder and Director

Women's Health Magazine
written by Eria Sweeney

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PPIC's research efforts are headquartered within the Food Science and Nutrition Building on the U of M's Saint Paul campus.

1334 Eckles Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
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For more information, contact the center Director, B. Pam Ismail.

[email protected]
612-625-0147

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