Alumni Profiles

Kirstie Canene-Adams

Hometown: Naperville, IL

Graduation Information

Bachelors: 2002, Human Nutrition
PhD: 2007, Nutritional Sciences

Work Information

Company: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Years Worked: 1 year

How did you obtain your job?

I was offered my post-doctoral fellowship at a cancer conference where I was presenting my research.

What do you enjoy most about your position?

The high level of collaborations between different areas of research: nutrition, pathology, oncology, and urology.

What advice can you provide current students seeking a career in this field?

Love what you are doing! If you have a passion for science and research you will be able to do well! Also, network as much as possible and don't be afraid to ask for help!

Achievements

• Dr. James Robinson Nutrition Impact Award, UIUC - 2006
• List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent, (Outstanding Rankings) - 2005 & 2006
• Jonathan Baldwin Turner Graduate Fellowship, UIUC - 2002-2004
• Outstanding Human Nutrition Undergraduate, UIUC - 2002
• Jonathan Baldwin Turner Undergraduate Research Award, UIUC - 2001

College of ACES

What was your favorite memory as a student in the College of ACES?

There were a lot over the 9 years! Finishing Nutritional Sciences 411 and giving my final seminar to graduate.

What was your favorite ACES class and why?

FSHN 320, I have no idea what number it is now, but it was called Nutritional Aspects of Disease. It was taught by Dr. Layman... I loved every minute of it!

How do you feel the College of ACES prepared you for your future?

It gave me a good respect for those who grow our food, and a better understanding of the whole agricultural picture from farms to nutrition research.

What advice would you give current students while a student in the College of ACES?

Find a balance between having fun and classes. Too much of either one will not allow you to have the full college experience. Also, join groups which have common interests as you, both professionally and personally.

University of Illinois

Why did you choose to come to the University of Illinois and College of ACES?

I attended UIUC because I wanted to learn more about nutrition, and it is a great school in this field! I stayed at UIUC for my PhD because the nutrition research done here is great!

What is your favorite memory on campus?

When the Illini men's basketball team beat Wake Forest at home in 2004.

What activities were you involved in on campus?

Marching Illini Flag Corps, 1998-2002