Dr. Clara Cho

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Clara Cho is a CIHR Tier II Canada Research Chair in Precision Nutrition and Assistant Professor in the College of Health and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Guelph. Her research program focuses on the role of methyl nutrients in the risk of chronic diseases, utilizing precision nutrition approaches. The laboratory employs both animal models and human studies to investigate the mechanistic insights underlying metabolic disease risks from genetic, epigenetic, physiological, and metabolic microbiome perspectives. Key research areas include the implications of inadequate and excessive gestational consumption of methyl nutrients on offspring's metabolic disease risks, dietary impacts on trimethylamine-N-oxide metabolism, and the interactions between nutrients and gut microbiome. Clara’s work is supported by numerous grants, including from CIHR and NIH, emphasizing the importance of individual variations in metabolism and dietary responses. She is passionate about expanding her scientific pursuits and fostering leadership in precision nutrition.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON, Canada

Teaching and research-focused position in precision nutrition and chronic disease.

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).