Dr. Amanda Wright

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Amanda Wright is a Professor at the University of Guelph in the College of Biological Science, specifically within the Department of Human Health Sciences. She received her B.Sc. in Food Science and her Ph.D. in Food Chemistry from the University of Guelph. Her research primarily focuses on the Canadian functional food and nutraceutical industry, emphasizing the evidence-based development of food strategies and multi-level research tools. Dr. Wright's work investigates the structure and physical properties of food materials and their health outcomes, particularly in relation to dietary lipids and bioactive compounds. She is actively involved in human clinical trials related to natural health products and maintains close associations with food-nutrition groups in her region. As the Director of the Human Nutraceutical Research Unit (HNRU), her research has significant implications for improving human health through interdisciplinary approaches to food and nutrition. Wright also coordinates various course offerings at the graduate level, sharing her knowledge with the next generation of food scientists and nutrition experts.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).