Mediterranean Diet Forum
This initiative is being developed by NNEdPro in partnership with the Embassy of Italy in London.
It aims to establish a new international platform for collaboration, evidence exchange, and strategic engagement on the Mediterranean dietary pattern and its relevance to global health, sustainability, and food systems transformation.
Launch​
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GNOME was formally launched at the St Andrews Satellite Event on Medical Nutrition Education on 13th December 2025, during the 11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition & Health.
key activities
Regional Network Developments​
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Sustaining 10 Regional Networks.
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Conducting annual surveys on the state of medical nutrition education.
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Producing regional reports feeding into the Global Observatory Report.
Awards and Recognition
Building on the NNEdPro–IANE Medical Nutrition Education Excellence Award (launched in 2025), GNOME will expand opportunities to showcase innovation and leadership in nutrition education globally.
Annual Global Reports​
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Yearly Global Observatory Reports and regional snapshots will highlight progress, gaps, and opportunities in medical nutrition education.
Recurring Summit Satellite Events
Annual satellite events at the International Summit will ensure medical nutrition education stays on the global agenda.
Expected Outcomes
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A sustainable global observatory for nutrition in medical education.
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Strengthened regional networks with locally relevant action.
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Increased innovation and recognition through competitions and awards.
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Evidence-informed recommendations for policymakers, universities, and professional bodies.
GNOME Steering committee
Leadership and Operations
Shumone Ray** - Chair
Pauline Douglas - Vice Chair
Francesco Giurdanella / Ramya Rajaram – Joint Secretariat
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NNEdPro US Regional Network Representatives
Carine Lenders*
Mariana Markell
Martin Kohlmeier*
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NNEdPro UK & Ireland Regional Network Representatives
Ebiambu Agwara
Kathy Martyn
Kristy Howells*
James Bradfield
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PAN Representatives
Nanine Wayma
Roberta Alessandrini
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* Guest Editors
** Editorial Lead for publications
The Mediterranean dietary pattern remains one of the most widely recognised models for healthy and sustainable eating. However, its application, adaptation, and implementation beyond Mediterranean regions require renewed focus and coordinated action.
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This initiative is being developed to address that need through the creation of a Mediterranean Diet Forum.
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The Forum will serve as a multi-stakeholder platform designed to connect research, policy, and practice, while supporting long-term engagement and resourcing.
Strategic purpose
Strengthen international collaboration on Mediterranean dietary patterns.
Explore cultural and regional adaptation in diverse populations.
Provide a platform for long-term engagement and funding partnerships.