Director, Office of Communications
Jessica McBride, PhD
Dr. Jessica McBride is the Director of the Office of Communications at UConn's College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources. She is responsible for developing and implementing communications and marketing strategies to highlight the College's unique research strengths, outstanding academic offerings, and extensive community impact. An alum, Jessica earned her Ph.D. from UConn in 2017.
Author Archive
Greening the Food Supply Chain: Developing Sustainable Food Systems through Interdisciplinary Collaboration
A recently published paper highlights the current state of sustainable food production research, from food nanotechnology to plant-based options and urban agriculture.
June 20, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
New Model Identifies Shortcut for Understanding Dolphin Health
After decades of research, a group of scientists have found a new way to use blood samples to evaluate the health of an entire dolphin population
June 18, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Gray Divorce Puts Women at Greater Risk of Food Insecurity
American women who divorce after 50 have an increased likelihood of experience food insecurity, according to new UConn research
June 13, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Bird Flu and Milk: What You Need to Know from UConn Dairy Safety Expert Dennis D’Amico
While cases have not been detected in Connecticut yet, D'Amico answers common questions about the safety of milk products
June 12, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Chaubey Reappointed as Dean of the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
During his first term, Chaubey oversaw record growth at CAHNR in research, academics, and extension engagement
June 11, 2024 | Jessica McBride, PhD
UConn Professor Patents Novel Food Allergy Treatment
Researchers from UConn and Western New England University found that when mice were exposed to curcumin during an allergic reaction, they did not develop allergic symptoms
June 6, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Game On: UConn 4-H Introduces Youth to Biotechnology
A new online game from UConn Extension helps youth build awareness of biotechnology and the potential careers it could lead to
June 4, 2024 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources and UConn Extension
Food Microbiologist Shares Long-Brewing Passion for Making Craft Beer
Whether it’s to make cheese, ice cream, or beer, Dennis D’Amico’s unique approach to the science of food keeps his passion brewing
May 31, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
CAHNR Alum Nancy Kirkiles-Smith Rediscovers Passion for Nutrition with Weekend Kitchen
Combining her knowledge of immunology and nutrition, Nancy Kirkiles-Smith helps people see that living by the adage "you are what you eat" can also be a lot of fun
May 30, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
CAHNR Establishes Collaborations with Indian Universities
The agreements allows the College, its students, and faculty to conduct research on a truly global scale
May 28, 2024 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources