Ian’s Article Named “Best Call to Action” in FSU Graduate School Op-Ed Competition

Kudos again to our lab mate Ian for winning another accolade. It is so amazing and joyous to see our students excelling and succeeding in their aspirations.

“Eating for your brain: How diet can help fight Alzheimer’s” by Gwoncheol “Ian” Park, Ph.D. in Nutrition Science

Park’s essay explored the impact of the Mediterranean and ketogenic diets on reducing Alzheimer’s disease risk by improving gut microbiome health. The research highlighted that a modified Mediterranean diet enhances beneficial gut microbes, which in turn supports brain health and cognitive function.

Park, from Seoul, South Korea, chose to attend FSU because of the university’s rapidly growing research endeavors and commitment to advancing scientific knowledge.

“Winning this award validates my efforts to effectively communicate complex ideas and inspires me to refine these skills further for future presentations and conferences,” he said. “I hope people take away the understanding that what we eat today shapes our future health, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing diet and nutrition.”

Read Park’s op-ed here.