Marcia English, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Human Nutrition, StFX.
W. F. James Research Scholar in the Pure and Applied Sciences, StFX (2021-22)
Room 423 JBB. 2320 Notre Dam Avenue. Antigonish, NS, B2G 2W5.
PhD, Food Science, Dalhousie University
BSc, Biology, (Honours, Co-op), UNB
Work in the X-Food research lab at StFX is engaged in addressing Food Science & Technology challenges related to the chemistry, microbiology, and the packaging of food.
Key Research Interests:
- Functional Food Proteins: isolation, identification, bioactivity, and interactions with off-flavour and flavour compounds.
- Fermentation: strategies to remove off-flavour compounds in pulses and algae, and identification of indigenous yeasts in Nova Scotia vineyards.
- Food Packaging: developing biodegradable packaging materials using waste streams.
- Food Product Development: sensory evaluation, and investigating student learning through entrepreneurial experiences.
The X-Food Research Lab 