Petfood Forum 2017

Maria Cattai de Godoy
Associate Professor
University of Illinois


Maria Cattai de Godoy, Ph.D., is an associate professor of Companion Animal and Comparative Nutrition in the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois, as well as a faculty member in the Division of Nutritional Sciences and affiliated with the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology. The focus of her research program is on companion animal and comparative nutrition in the areas of analytical methods and animal models for evaluation of nutritional adequacy of novel ingredients; effects of processing on pet food quality, nutritional value and safety; and the role of nutraceuticals in health and wellness of pets. Godoy’s research program has received grant support from federal funding agencies, commodity associations and the private sector. Her research expertise and scientific contributions to the field of companion animal and comparative nutrition have received national and international recognition. At the University of Illinois, Godoy has been involved in the development, implementation and teaching of several courses and certificate programs for undergraduate and graduate students. She holds a bachelor of science in animal science from University of State of São Paulo, Brazil; a master of science in animal science from University of Illinois; and a doctorate in animal and food sciences from University of Kentucky.

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