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< Our Work page graduate studies forum Showcasing Future Voices in Nutrition, Health and Sustainability The Graduate Studies Forum is a dedicated space within our International Virtual Core to provide academic support to and foster dialogue between early-career researchers and established experts in food, nutrition and health. Twice a year, we invite postgraduate students, doctoral candidates and other early-career researchers working on innovative research topics related to nutrition, public health, food systems or sustainability to share progress and insights from their academic journey. Through this forum, we aim to build visibility for graduate research, create opportunities for interdisciplinary exchange, and encourage mentoring across sectors and geographies. Meet our current participants below, each working towards strengthening research to solve some of the most pressing challenges of our time. NNEdPro is affiliated with the Ulster University Global Nutrition, Health & Disease Programme for Doctoral Studies as well as UKRI-supported Doctoral Training Programmes, including King's College London. Prof Sumantra (Shumone) Ray and Dr Kathy Martyn jointly chair the Graduate Studies Forum. Recently Completed & Awarded PhD Candidates Year Candidate Institution Topic Key NNEdPro Supervisor(s) / Advisor(s) 2023 Breanna Lepre University of Wollongong Medical Nutrition Eduation Sumantra (Shumone) Ray 2024 Jodie Webber Unversity of Cambridge Mobile Teaching Kitchen & Linguistics Sumantra (Shumone) Ray 2025 Melissa Adamski Monash University Nutrition Communications Sumantra (Shumone) Ray 2025 Brian Og Murphy Ulster University Polyphenols and Vascular Function Sumantra (Shumone) Ray Berta Valente Academic Institutions: University of Porto [Portugal] | Lund University [Sweden] A brief abstract of research: Interventions targeting individual determinants did not yet reveal to be effective in tackling the obesity epidemic. Structural social determinants of health have, in turn, the potential to hugely impact factors related to obesity aetiology. Indeed, socioeconomic inequalities were described in Europe, but robust evidence on this topic is still lacking in Portugal. This project aims to investigate socioeconomic inequalities in obesity at individual and contextual levels by examining age, cohort, and period effects in three population-based cohorts from Porto; studying time trends and estimating future trends of obesity social disparities and their economic costs, using data from the Portuguese National Health Surveys; and comparing socioeconomic inequalities in different European regions through a multilevel approach, using data from the European Health Interview Survey for six countries. Looking at the “causes of the causes” can shift obesity prevention strategies from an individual to a societal level, curbing obesity burden and inequity. Supervisor names: Joana Araújo Ulf Gerdtham Sílvia Fraga Sumantra (Shumone) Ray - External advisor Kathy Martyn - External advisor An outline of the positive societal impact of the research: This research helps uncover how social and economic conditions influence who is more likely to live with obesity in Portugal and other parts of Europe. By showing how the economic costs of obesity affect different groups, we can highlight whether people in more vulnerable situations are unfairly paying a higher price—both in health and financially. The findings aim to support fairer health policies, raise awareness about the social roots of obesity, and reduce stigma by shifting the focus from personal blame to societal responsibility. Programme status: PhD in Public Health in Progress helena trigueiro Academic Institution: Ulster University [Northern Ireland] A brief abstract of research: Type 2 diabetes is a major and rapidly growing public health issue in Southeast Asia. The prevalence rates are rising, and the burden of the disease is significant. This project seeks to understand how systems thinking can help shape prevention policies for type 2 diabetes in Southeast Asia, with a focus on Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei Darussalam. It looks into how systems-based methods are applied and how they improve public health strategies by mapping the complex relationships between policy, health behaviours, and socio-economic factors. Supervisor names: Sumantra (Shumone) Ray Alyson Hill Kathy Martyn Celia Laur An outline of the positive societal impact of the research: This project promotes awareness of policies, behaviours, socio-economic factors, and their interactions with type 2 diabetes on a systemic level. We believe this research can empower communities and support inclusive and collaborative prevention efforts to fight diabetes in the region. Programme status: In progress Jorgen Johnsen Academic Institution: Ulster University [Northern Ireland] A brief abstract of research: The PhD research addresses the double burden of malnutrition (DBM) by examining the implementation of double duty actions (DDAs) within health systems. Recognising a gap in knowledge and practical guidance, this research examines how DDAs are currently understood and practised by policymakers, health workers, and health programme officers. The PhD aims to investigate existing knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding DDAs, identify barriers and opportunities for integration and implementation, and develop a practical framework to integrate DDAs into existing health systems. By leveraging global networks, the research will ultimately pilot a theory of change to guide the effective implementation of DDA, contributing to more coherent and impactful nutrition policy and practice. Supervisor names: Sumantra (Shumone) Ray Alyson Hill Caomhan Logue Kathy Martyn An outline of the positive societal impact of the research: The PhD will support the understanding and potential development of more effective nutrition policies and programmes by integrating the DDAs framework into existing health systems. By enhancing the knowledge and implementation of DDAs among health workers, the PhD aims to strengthen responses to reduce malnutrition in all its forms. Ultimately, this will contribute to better health and well-being outcomes, reduce the burden of diet-related non-communicable diseases, and support progress toward global nutrition and health goals. Programme status: In progress Shane Mcauliffe Academic Institution: University of New South Wales [Australia] A brief abstract of research: This PhD program proposes to conduct the first comprehensive exploration and implementation of current Head and Neck Cancer (HNC) nutrition evidence-based guidelines (EBG’s). With a strong clinical and translational focus, it proposes to utilise implementation science and technological solutions to co-design a tailored, evidence-based care pathway. By employing targeted implementation strategies and a data-driven approach, the aim of the project is to deliver meaningful practice change and effectively translate the proven benefits of these EBG’s to patients. Supervisors: Merran Findlay Geoff Delaney Judy Bauer Jonathan Clark Sumantra (Shumone) Ray - External Supervisor An outline of the positive societal impact of the research: Malnutrition can have serious consequences for patients with Head and Neck Cancer, affecting their chances of recovery and overall well-being. This includes negative impacts on survival, treatment response and quality of life. This project aims to engage patients, their carers and healthcare professionals to co-design a support programme based on implementation science to improve nutrition care before surgery. Evidence suggests that this has potential to reduce the harmful effects of malnutrition surgery and improve outcomes for these patients. Programme status: In progress RECENTLY COMPLETED MASTER’S DEGREE DISSERTATIONS matheus abrantes Academic Institution: University of São Paulo [Brazil] A brief abstract of research: My research explores how Business Intelligence tools can enhance the management and impact assessment of social initiatives. Using the Mobile Teaching Kitchen Initiative (MTKi) as a case study, I apply data analysis, predictive modelling, and interactive dashboards to improve decision-making and scalability in community nutrition education. Supervisors: Prof Oldack Elias Conde Jaoude Sumantra (Shumone) Ray - External Advisor An outline of the positive societal impact of the research: This research helps community nutrition projects become more effective by using data to understand what works best. With better information, these initiatives can reach more people, improve public health, and support local entrepreneurship, especially in underserved areas. Programme status: AWARED WITH DISTINCTION Sucheta Mitra Academic Institution: Bern University of Applied Sciences [Switzerland] A brief abstract of research: Thousands of regular and irregular migrants are forced to leave their countries each year, rebuilding their lives in entirely new environments. Alongside social and economic challenges, many face a higher risk of adopting poor diets and lifestyles, increasing their vulnerability to food insecurity and diet-related diseases. Although their surroundings change, the health challenges they carry often remain unresolved. This research examines the food consumption behaviours of Eritrean migrants living in Switzerland, focusing on how socio-economic, cultural and environmental factors influence their everyday dietary choices. Using a qualitative, cross-sectional approach, combining literature review, expert interviews, and focus group discussions, the research explores the challenges migrants face in maintaining traditional food practices, such as high costs, limited ingredient availability, and time constraints. Findings reveal that while Eritrean migrants continue to preserve their traditional cultural dietary heritage, they often adapt recipes, integrate Swiss foods, and rely on community groups to access culturally appropriate ingredients. This Master thesis highlights the importance of ensuring affordable access to traditional foods, promoting healthy and sustainable dietary choices through local and cultural diets, with the aim of supporting the nutritional well-being and cultural integration of migrant communities. Supervisors: Dr Evelyn Markoni Ingrid Fromm Sumantra (Shumone) Ray An outline of the positive societal impact of the research: This Master Thesis research contributes to a better understanding of how migrant communities, especially Eritrean communities in Switzerland adapt their diets in new cultural and economic environments, despite being resilient to the challenge they face. By identifying barriers to accessing healthy and culturally relevant foods, the research informs dietary choices that can improve nutrition, support cultural identity, and foster social inclusion. These insights can guide policymakers, NGOs, and local communities in creating food systems that are more equitable, diverse, and responsive to the needs of all residents. Programme status: AWARDED WITH DISTINCTION IN RESEARCH NEW DOCTORAL CANDIDATES (2025/26) ESRC London Interdisciplinary Doctoral Training Programme (LISS DTP) – Kings College London Sophie Ognjenovic supervised by Fiona Lavelle, Seeromanie Harding, Oliver Canfell & Sumantra (Shumone) Ray NNEdPro Professional Researchers / Doctoral Candidates by Published Works Advised by Sumantra (Shumone) Ray & Kathy Martyn Ramya Rajaram Samyyia Ashraf Sarah Armes Veronica Flores Wanja Nyaga

The Nutrition Implementation Coalition The Nutrition Implementation Coalition (NIC) was a collaborative group established in 2019 by NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health, Nutritank, ERimNN and Culinary Medicine UK. It brought together organisations with a variety of educational, professional and research expertise, all sharing a common vision: to advocate for improved nutrition education for healthcare professionals and to bridge the gap between knowledge and practice. This aimed to strengthen the ability of doctors, nurses, and health and social care professionals to deliver effective nutrition care. “We believe better nutrition educated health and social care workforce improves patient outcomes and holds benefit for population health.“ The coalition combined its collective efforts, passion and expertise to: Research and develop strategies and resources to improve nutrition education for all healthcare professionals. Influence stakeholders to implement evidence-based nutrition care within training, increasing the nutrition capacity of the medical, health and social care workforce. aims The coalition aimed to realise its vision of a future with stronger nutrition integration in healthcare through the following objectives: Increasing the focus on nutrition education within healthcare curricula. Supporting the inclusion of assessment to ensure a minimum standard of nutrition knowledge and practice. Providing advice and resources to support curriculum developers where needed. coalition infographic RESOURCES Infographic: Time for Nutrition in Medical Education Paper: Time for Nutrition in Medical Education CN Article: Accelerating Nutrition Capacity Building for UK Doctors and Health Professionals Presentation: The Nutrition Implementation Coalition Useful Educational Resources Blog: A 13-year journey towards implementing improved medical nutrition education in the UK and beyond Note: Whilst NNEdPro worked with and collaborated on projects with each of the coalition organisations across nutrition, health, and related educational initiatives, it was not involved in reviewing all content produced by individual organisations unless explicitly stated. As such, the organisation remains proud of the collaborative work delivered but cannot endorse the accuracy or quality of all outputs or statements from individual organisations outside of formally stated joint projects. steering committee Kathy Martyn Principal Advisor Luke Buckner Principal Advisor Sumantra Ray Co-Convenor Ebiambu Agwara Co-Convenor Wanja Nyaga Co-ordination Matheus Abrantes Co-ordination Iain Broadley Nutritank Vince Kelly Culinary Medicine UK Elaine MacAninch ERimNN & CMUK Organisation Representatives Ally Jaffee Nutritank Breanna Lepre NNEdPro Abhinav Bhansali Culinary Medicine UK Sumi Baruah Culinary Medicine UK Rupy Aujla Culinary Medicine UK Pauline Douglas NNEdPro Minha Rajput-Ray NNEdPro Shivani Bhat NNEdPro

COVID19: Useful Resources NNEdPro Dedicated Microsite V43 Last updated on 21 /12/2023 COVID-19: NNEdPro Position Dedicated Nutrition Resources NNEdPro COVID-19 Taskforce Toolkit Regional Network Campaign Rank Order CLOSING STATEMENT NNEdPro is a global organisation headquartered in the UK, with both central and regional networks spanning six continents. In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the COVID-19 taskforce was set up and has, over the years, identified areas for research and evidence synthesis relating to nutritional aspects of the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. This page was designed to signpost NNEdPro members, collaborators and stakeholders towards various helpful resources, including those from other organisations and scientific publications from NNEdPro, including an audiobook on COVID-19 and nutrition, which is still available here . This is to officially announce that this Taskforce closed in the month of June 2023. 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< Regional Networks page nnedpro-iane Latin America & Caribbean regional network COVID Useful Resources Current Activities Awards The NNEdPro-IANE Latin America & Caribbean Regional Network is a collaboration of dietitians, doctors, academics, and professional associations across Latin America. It was formed by merging the Brazil Regional Network and the Mexico Regional Network in March 2023 to include other countries in the region, including the Caribbean. And, while regions will continue to work on individual initiatives, the overall network aims to strengthen the Latin American & Caribbean nutrition workforce, promoting interactions between nutrition professionals and other health professionals. Key Aims Strengthen the Latin American nutrition workforce through education and training opportunities Enable positive interactions between the Nutrition workforce and other health professionals Pilot the Mobile Teaching Kitchen International (MTKi) project in underserved areas Organise an Annual Regional Meeting to share and showcase examples of good practice Launch Events Read our blog postS: Launch Event Brazil Combatting COVID - Portuguese Launch Event Mexico Combatting COVID - Spanish MTK Adaptation Mexico MTK Mexico co- Leads Maria Veronica Flores Bello Network Co-Lead (Mexico) Jessica Carmila John Network Co-Lead (Caribbean) Ester Feche Guimaraes Network Co-Lead (Brazil) Matheus Abrantes Network Deputy Lead members Abdullah Mawas (UK & Ireland Representative) Alice Benskin (UK & Ireland Representative) Alicia Ramírez (Mexico Representative) Aline de Piano Ganen (Brazil Representative) Ana Bertha Pérez (Mexico Representative) Ana Paula de Queiroz Mello (Brazil Representative) Ane Galdos (Mexico Representative) Barbara Hatzlhoffer (Brazil Representative) Carmen Ruiz (Mexico Representative) Citlali Gurrola Oliveros (Mexico Representative) Claudia Nieto Orozco (Mexico Representative) Claudia Rodriguez (Mexico Representative) Claudia Tramontt (Brazil Representative) Dirce Maria Marchioni (Brazil Representative) Edgar Francisco Pelayo Valencia (Mexico Representative) Fermín Reygadas (Mexico Representative) Flavia Semenow (Brazil Representative) Gabriela Ruiz (Mexico Representative) Helene McNulty (Mexico Representative) Herón Salgado (Mexico Representative) JadhAzulay do Nascimento (Brazil Representative) Jenneffer Braga (Brazil Representative) José Luis Santos Martin (Chile Representative) Julia Cerqueira Maranhão (Brazil Representative) Julia Leon (Mexico Representative) Kathrina Crystallis (UK Representative) Leticia López Posada (Mexico Representative) *Luciana Diniz Silva (Brazil Representative) Maria Camila Pruper de Freitas (Brazil Representative) Maria Cervato Mancuso (Brazil Representative) María Magdalena Sánchez (Mexico Representative) Marjorie Lima do Vale (Brazil Representative) Mercedes Tejeda Zorilla (Mexico Representative) Miranda Lucia Moran Morales (Mexico Representative) Mónica Hurtado (Mexico Representative) Nagila Raquel Damasceno (Brazil Representative) Neha Khandpur (Brazil Representative) Norma Ramos Ibañez (Mexico Representative) Rafaela Barros Romano Fontes (Brazil Representative) Rebeca Leyva (Mexico Representative) Rocío López Ortiz (Mexico Representative) Rosa Maria Salmeron (Mexico Representative) Ruth Price (Mexico Representative) Saby Camacho (Mexico Representative) Samantha Mazzero (Brazil Representative) Sandra Maria Chemin Seabra da Silva (Brazil Representative) Santosh Gaihre (Brazil Representive) Tatiana Sadalla Collese (Brazil Representative) Thayana Oliveira (Brazil Representative) Valeria Ortiz (Mexico Representative) Veronica Flores Bello (Mexico Representative) Vincent Nicolas Pasquier (Brazil Representative) Yareni Guitierrez (Mexico Representative) Yenory Hernández Garbanzo (Costa Rica Representative) *On leave of absence. Terms of reference Coming soon

Dr Celia Laur Toronto, Canada Associate Director c.laur@nnedpro.org.uk Dr. Celia Laur is an implementation scientist who works across disciplines and settings, specializing in understanding how effective interventions can be sustained, spread, and scaled up. Celia is a Scientist in the Office of Spread and Scale at the Women’s College Hospital Institute for Health System Solutions and Virtual Care, Toronto, Canada, and Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation. She supports the Office of Spread and Scale in achieving their aim of amplifying and sustaining successful models of care and innovative programs. Throughout her work, she applies a breadth of methodological skills across health disciplines and care settings, while working in partnership with clinicians, lived experience advisors, and health system decision makers. Celia’s PhD at the University of Waterloo, Canada, focused on understanding healthcare professionals’ perspectives on implementing, sustaining, and spreading nutrition care activities in hospitals across Canada. Within NNEdPro, Celia is Associate Director (Innovation, Implementation, and Impact), and lead of the NNEdPro Canada Network. Qualifications and Education: PhD, School of Public Health and Health Systems, University of Waterloo, Canada MSc, Public Health Nutrition, University of Southampton, UK Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education, University of Dundee, Scotland UK Registered Public Health Nutritionist Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Life Member of Wolfson College, University of Cambridge

< Regional Networks page TIGR2ESS FP6 Flagship Project 6: Impacting Wellbeing in Rural and Urban Communities Project Overview Key determinants of populations health and resilience include heredity, environment, diet, lifestyle and socioeconomic factors. Within this framework, education and, empowerment are important components that can define theories of change to improve lives and livelihoods, leading to better nutrition, health and economic outcomes. Our flagship project explores the relationships between these factors through assessing needs and piloting innovative intervention models. We have brought together a multidisciplinary group of social scientists, land economists, basic scientists and a nutrition think tank to work on several interlinking sub-projects. Our work centres around two key research themes, the first on nutrition-specific Education, Food, Nutrition and Empowerment (EFNE) and the second on more general Education, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Empowerment (4E). These two themes are linked by two different, innovative intervention methods: Mobile Teaching Kitchens (MTKs), a teaching method pioneered by our partner NNEdPro, and food education-focused Innovation Farms, spearheaded by a team at NIAB. Central to our flagship project is capacity building. Our research will provide an evidence base from which Indian partners and stakeholders can extend, strengthen or create their own innovative initiatives which work in the settings in which they are applied. Through bringing different research disciplines and partners together to devise and test new interventions in the field, our flagship project will enhance youth skills, women’s entrepreneurship and improve nutritional literacy. How are we putting our research into practice? 6a: Education, Food, Nutrition and Empowerment (EFNE) We are working in rural communities in several locations across India. The EFNE theme, led by Professor Nitya Rao from UEA, is using participatory research methods in Maharashtra, Punjab, Orissa and Telangana to understand past and current nutrition and dietary practices in rural communities, across genders and generations. This work will inform community-led education programmes that re-introduce traditional dietary practices, backed up by modern nutrition science, to improve health and nutrition, particularly in women. 6b: Education, Employment, Empowerment and Entrepreneurship (4E) Our 4E theme, led by Dr Shailaja Fennell from the University of Cambridge, uses a variety of techniques including use of normative data, baseline household surveys and looking at the key links between education to empower communities towards developing skills and livelihoods for employment as well as entrepreneurship. In the context of agriculture and female smallholders this includes decisions on land use, impacting productivity and household income. 6a & 6b: Mobile Teaching Kitchens (MTK) and Innovation Farms Together with NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, led by Professor Sumantra Ray, we have adapted their MTK intervention for use in a rural setting. We are testing this adapted version at sites including Punjab and Orissa. As we refine this intervention we will roll it out to other locations, using workshops to train Indian stakeholders so that MTKs can become a self-sustaining community-led cornerstone for nutrition education in rural settings. Innovation Farms, Dr Lydia Smith from NIAB will provide an important platform for uptake of new technologies and educational materials that stem from our research. Response to COVID-19 Unhealthy diets are the leading cause of ill-health. Without dedicated action on nutrition, all forms of malnutrition are likely to increase as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on food environments. Financial hardships, reduced physical activity, and altered purchasing patterns favouring products with longer shelf-life and often poorer nutrition profiles can lead to higher levels of food insecurity, undernutrition, and overweight/obesity. We are actively responding to the pandemic. We are assessing the response of the local, state and central government and even civil society to the availability, accessibility, and affordability of food essentials. It is on record that the COVID-19 pandemic response plan was not the same for all states and districts across India. States may have various responses to ensuring food availability, depending on urban, rural and tribal contexts. Example areas of investigation include: The disruption of value chains due to staff shortages; especially fairly junior low-paid packing and sorting jobs. Such disruptions may have resulted in waste where produce could not be either picked or packed. In some cases, produce has been landfilled or suffered a much decreased value or shelf-life. An absence of traders who collect agricultural produce from the farm gate has led to dumping of fruits and vegetables in India. Reduced operational hours of markets has also caused food waste. Assessing the effects of large numbers of agricultural workers returning home to their villages after the current lockdown ends. Publications Academic papers Growth and Decomposition of Millets in Odisha: 1960-61 to 2019-20. Jena, D. and Mishra, S. (2022). Agricultural Science Digest. DOI: 10.18805/ag.D-5447 SDG 2: Zero Hunger in “Punjab 2030 – SDG Wise Road Map”. Gupta, Bhawna; Johal, Ramanjit Kaur; Kaur, Keeratpal (2022). SDG Co-ordination Centre-UNDP, Department of Planning, Government of Punjab Accepted for publication: Agrarian Distress in Punjab, the Granary of India: A Prognosis for Public Policy in an edited volume of case studies. Gill, Suveera & Johal, Ramanjit Kaur (2022). Chandler Institute of Governance, Singapore Rural women entrepreneurship: a systematic literature review and beyond, Aggarwal M, Johal RK, World Journal of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development, 2021 https://doi.org/10.1108/WJSTSD-04-2021-0039 Three-year review of a capacity building pilot for a sustainable regional network on food, nutrition and health systems education in India. Buckner L, Carter H, Ahankari A, Banerjee R, Bhar S, Bhat S, Bhattacharya Y, Chakraborty D, Douglas P, Fitzpatrick L, Maitra-Nag S, Muhkerjee S, Ray S, Roy A, Saha A, Sayegh M, Rajput-Ray M, Tsimpli I, Ray S. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjnph-2020-000180 'Bhavishya Shakti: Empowering the Future': establishing and evaluating a pilot community mobile teaching kitchen as an innovative model, training marginalised women to become nutrition champions and culinary health educators in Kolkata, India. Buckner L, Carter H, Crocombe D, Kargbo S, Korre M, Bhar S, Bhat S, Chakraborty D, Douglas P, Gupta M, Maitra-Nag S, Muhkerjee S, Saha A, Rajput-Ray M, Tsimpli I, Ray S, (2021). BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjnph-2020-000181 Malthus, statistics, and the state of Indian agriculture, Fennell S, The Historical Journal, p159-185, 63 (Special Issue 1, Malthusian Moments), 2020 https://doi.org/10.1017/S0018246X19000189 Knowledge synthesis and translation in global food and nutrition security to evaluate and accelerate priority actions. Johnsen JT, Buckner L, Ray S. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjnph-2020-000104 Is global dietary change an effective strategy to curb climate change? Bradfield J, Trigueiro H, Ray S. Nutrition, Prevention & Health, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjnph-2020-000101 The Evaluation of Mobile Teaching Kitchens as a Nutrition Education Tool to Improve Health Outcomes in Underserved Communities, Buckner L, Bhat S, Bhar S, Ray S, Roy A, Crocombe D, Carter H, Maitra-Nag S, Qamar Z, Douglas P, Rajput-Ray M, Ray S, Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 7, 2019 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2019.05.576 Book chapters Narayanan R, Rao N. 2020. Adult learning for Nutrition Security: Challenging dominant values through participatory action research in Eastern India. In Indigenous Women and Adult Learning. Routledge. Oxford. Technical reports Best practices in inclusion: A study on women's participation in the labour market, Sidebottom R, Fennell S, Baskaran G, Bhangaonkar R, 2019 Internship report Ananya Mohapatra, "Lessons from Millets, Nutrition and Beyond: Peek into Bakeries of Bhubaneswar-Cuttack, The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) Data and More". Internship Report under Mentorship of Professor Srijit Mishra, Transforming India's Green Revolution by Research and Empowerment for Sustainable food Supplies (TIGR2ESS), Watershed Support Services and Activities Network (WASSAN), Hyderabad, November 2021. Available at https://www.wassan.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/20211104_TIGR2ESSinternship_MilletsInBakeriesNFHSnMore_AnanyaMohapatra.pdf Latest news Short Film about PU's Basic Nutrition Curriculum 24 May 2022 TIGR2ESS at Panjab University: A snapshot 18 May 2022 Aquaponics as an alternative farming method for the Punjab 28 March 2022 people UK Scientific and Administrative Co-Leads Dr Shailaja Fennell Department of Land Economy, University of Cambridge Professor Sumantra Ray NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health in Cambridge (c/o The British Dietetic Association) and Centre of Development Studies, University of Cambridge (c/o Dr S Fennell) UK Scientific Co-Leads Professor Nitya Rao School of International Development, University of East Anglia Dr Lydia Smith NIAB Innovation Farm and the Eastern Agri-Tech Innovation Hub Co-Investigators from Key Partner Institutions Dr Lara Allen (Centre for Global Equality, Cambridge, UK) Professor Ramanjit Kaur Johal (Panjab University, India) Professor Srijit Mishra (Nabakrushna Choudhury Centre for Development Studies (NCDS), Odisha, India) Professor Suraj Kumar (Kalinga Institute of Social Science (KISS), Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar, India) Professor K Narayanan (Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay, India) Dr R. Padmaja (International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, Patancheru, India) Dr Rengalaksmi Raj (M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Tamil Nadu, India) Postdoctoral Research Associates and Research Assistants Dr Jaswinder Kaur (Panjab University, India) Dr Rekha Bisht Sirola (IIT, Bombay, India) Dr Anuprita Shukla (University of East Anglia, UK) Dr Rekha Bhangaonkar (University of Cambridge, UK) Dr Rajshree Kanungo (NCDS, Odisha, India) Dr Shubhashree Shankar (KISS, Odisha, India) Dr Ravi Nandi (International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, Patancheru, India) Mr Vivek Babu (M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Tamil Nadu, India) Mr Vinod Bhalerao, Research Assistant (IIT, Bombay, India) Ms Kavitha Kasala, Research Support and Scientific Officer (International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, Patancheru, India) Dr Jegan Sekar, Scientist (M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Tamil Nadu, India) Stakeholders Public Health Resource Network NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health (c/o British Dietetic Association) NNEdPro Regional Network in India (c/o The Remedy Clinic Study Group) PRADAN Chintan/Lok Chetna Manch State Health Missions Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Cordia Group of Educational Institutes Sanghol, Punjab, India Kalsubai Millets and Traditional Food Organization; NGO partner in Akole, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India Inner Wheel International, Kolkata, India ICRISAT, Telangana, India MSSRF, Chennai Odisha Millet Mission and Odisha State Rural Livelihoods Mission Mehar Baba Charitable Trust (MBCT), Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab Key NNEdPro members (Mobile teaching kitchen) Dr Minha Rajput-Ray Pauline D ouglas RD *Dr Luke Buckner Jørgen Torgerstuen Johnsen *On leave of absence.

nnedpro-iane Regional Networks Good nutrition is at the foundation of good health. We see healthcare and public health practitioners as key knowledge brokers that can promote nutrition to achieve better public health. To do this, NNEdPro in collaboration with IANE convenes regional networks across six continents and currently has members in 80 countries. The Regional Networks are overseen by the Virtual Core . Please note: Membership in our Regional Networks is voluntary and based on where members are currently active. Network coverage may vary, and not all areas within a region may be represented. Click on parts of the map to read more about our regional networks. Australia & New Zealand Canada Europe India & South Asia Latin America Middle East & Central Asia Pan-Africa (including Morocco) South East & East Asia United Kingdom & Ireland United States IKANN25 CROSS-CUTTING THEMES / ACTIVITIES In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic over 2020-22, we supported the following survey initiatives across all regional networks: The Language of Communicating Nutrition and Impact (LOCNI) – this will involve the translation of our 10-point guide on nutrition and COVID-19 into multiple languages evaluating the added impact of using linguistically adapted nutrition education resources Global Food and Nutrition Insecurity Survey (GFNIS): To develop a global pandemic impact picture around agri-food and health systems, GFNIS involved a semi-qualitative assessment of acute food and nutrition insecurity due to COVID-19 through a sample survey of regional network members as advocates for nutrition and health. The abstract can be found here . COVID19 Microsite Nutrition & COVID19 Across regional networks, our Education and Training Centre facilitates: the Summer School in Applied Human Nutrition the annual International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health the International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE) and E-learning initiatives. Cross-Cutting Network Themes: Nutrition Education for Healthcare Professionals Featured Example : The NEPHELP (Nutrition Education Policy for Health Practice) model seeks to change the default status of nutrition education within health systems by strengthening the nutrition workforce in each region. The original NEPHELP initiative was developed in the UK, while adaptations of NEPHELP are now envisioned across regional networks internationally. From 2025, this has been superseded by the GNOME initiative . Empowering Underserved Communities in Nutrition and Health Featured Example : The Mobile Teaching Kitchen (MTK) model seeks to empower marginalised community members to become culinary health educators by bringing together change drivers, from medical and nutritional personnel to lay volunteers and NGOs, all invested in reducing nutritional inequities for better health. The original MTK initiative was developed in India, with adaptations of the MTK are now planned across regional networks internationally. Responsible Science Communication for Health and Resilience Featured Example : Commencing in 2026, in collaboration with the Italian Embassy in London , we are co-creating and organising a series of scientific roundtable meetings to build consensus on the role of a ‘Scientific Forum for Advancement of Mediterranean Diet Knowledge for Human Health ’. This work will enable all partners to showcase their ongoing commitment and existing Mediterranean Diet and Food-related initiatives, highlighting the shared dedication to advancing knowledge in this critical area. Cross-cutting Network Activities: Encouraging interprofessional and interdisciplinary collaboration Development of research and innovation projects Raising awareness through advocacy campaigns Delivery of scientific webinars and presentations Delivery of education sessions

Magazine Newsletters Other Articles < Key Outputs page KEY Outputs Navigation Complete Nutrition Other Articles Magazine Newsletters Other articles Cambridge Independent Article: How to eat well and support the immune system 2020 Nutra Ingredients: Medical student survey reveals nutrition training gaps 2020 Nutra Ingredients: Nutrition advice from the GP? "Medical students of today can be the agents of change" 2020 Nutra Ingredients: Evidence review: Micronutrient deficiencies and COVID-19 2020 10 Years of MNI Grant - The Value of Cooperation (2008-2018). Medical Nutrition International Industry. 2018 BNF Blog (2018). Reflecting on the importance of nutrition education for healthcare professionals 2018 BAPEN News: NNEdPro win ESPEN MNI Award 2017 2017 BMA Blog (2015) Let Food Be Thy Medicine 2015 Media India Group: Teaching Kitchens to accelerate nutrition education 2015 Perspectives in Public Health (2013) ‘Five Year Update: the Need for Nutrition Education Programme’. 2013 Nutrition Newsletters (2013) Sugar Nutrition, The Need for Nutrition Education Programme. 2013 Newcastle University (2013) Students start their PIPS. 2013 Ray, S., Rajput-Ray M., Douglas P., & Laur, C. (2013). Letter on Nutrition and Fluid Balance. BMJ. 2013 BMA News (2013) A Shared Will for Progress – Eating Your Way to a Healthy Heart. 2013 Eden T, Ray S, Sayegh M (2012). Diagnosis and Management of Raynaud’s Phenomenon – Role of Nutrition. BMJ. 2012 BMA News (2012) Call for Improved Nutrition Teaching (October 27, 2012). 2012 BMA News (2012) Juniors Promote Nutrition Campaign. 2012 BMA Student News (2011) Need for Nutrition Education Programme. 2011 Magazine NNEdPro magazine Anna Edesia, named after "Annapurna" (the Hindu deity of food and nourishment) and "Edesia" (the Ancient Roman goddess of food), is NNEdPro's platform for highlighting our ongoing work, providing a snapshot of our key projects, ongoing research outputs and related publications - including from our flagship journal, BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health. Since 2023, Anna Edesia has been published in the form of blogs , continuing to share insights into our key projects, research, and publications. From June 2021 to June 2023, Anna Edesia was a quarterly magazine, and before that, it was shared as newsletters . 6th Edition Jun 2023 5th Edition Feb 2023 4th Edition Sep 2022 3rd Edition Feb 2022 2nd Edition Nov 2021 1st Edition Jun 2021 Newsletters Newsletters NNEdPro News January 2021 End of 2020 Newsletter December 2020 NNEdPro Autumn Newsletter November 2020 NNEdPro End of Summer Newsletter September 2020 NNEdPro & IANE Joint Newsletter July 2020 Inaugural IANE Newsletter May 2020 Easter Newsletter April 2020 NNEdPro News January 2020 Seasons greetings from NNEdPro December 2019 NNEdPro News - India Special November 2019 NNEdPro News August 2019 NNEdPro News June 2019 NNEdPro News March 2019 NNEdPro News February 2019 Seasons greetings from NNEdPro December 2018 NNEdPro Nutrition Week June 2018 NNEdPro Week: Summit and Summer School August 2017 Invitation to NNEdPro Week May 2017 New Year Newsletter February 2017

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< Our Work page Data Science & Evidence Synthesis Hub About the Hub The Data Science & Evidence Synthesis Hub brings together expertise in data science, evidence synthesis, epidemiology, and translational nutrition to generate actionable insights for research, policy, and practice. We work across diverse evidence sources and datasets, including cohort studies, biobanks, electronic health records, and structured literature reviews, to understand how nutrition, lifestyle, and related determinants influence health across the life course. Our work spans methodological innovation, applied analytics, capacity building, and strategic collaboration across academic, public, private, and civil society settings. Within this broad remit, we focus on integrated health outcomes, including cardiometabolic disease, cognitive function, and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). These conditions often intersect, influenced by complex interactions among diet, lifestyle, medication use, and metabolic health. By synthesising research and real-world evidence, the Hub aims to unravel these relationships, supporting the development of interventions and policies that promote holistic health across populations. Cardiovascular disease prevention, cognitive resilience, and MASLD management are explored through case studies and applied analytics, illustrating the broader potential of evidence-informed strategies to improve population health. Data Sources The Hub has access to multiple high-quality UK datasets, providing rich opportunities for research and evidence synthesis across nutrition, cardiometabolic health, cognition, and MASLD: National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS): Detailed dietary intake, nutrient status, and health markers across age groups, enabling analysis of diet–health relationships. National Survey of Health and Development (NSHD): Longitudinal birth cohort data including lifestyle, clinical, and cognitive measures, ideal for life-course analyses. NHS Health Records (Modality): Real-world clinical data capturing diagnoses, treatments, laboratory results, and outcomes. UK Biobank: Extensive biomedical data, including genetics, biomarkers, imaging, and lifestyle information from half a million participants, facilitating advanced population health research. Projects Nutrition and Cognition Studies Using data from the MRC National Survey of Health and Development (NSHD), the UK’s longest-running birth cohort, the project examined over seven decades of dietary, lifestyle, biomarker, and cognitive data. The primary focus was to identify early-life and mid-life nutritional and behavioural determinants of cognitive decline in older adults, providing insight into modifiable factors that could help preserve cognitive function and reduce the burden of dementia. Objectives: Track cognitive change longitudinally using standardised cognitive assessments (ACE-III) to understand trajectories of decline. Investigate the relative influence of demographic, genetic (APOE ε4), nutritional, vascular, and inflammatory factors on overall cognitive decline and domain-specific changes such as memory, language, and visuospatial abilities. Identify pathways linking nutrition, metabolism, and cognition to inform targeted interventions and public health strategies. Enhance predictive models of cognitive decline and generate evidence for policy, clinical decision-making, and early intervention approaches. MASLD and Polypharmacy Systematic Review The MASLD and polypharmacy project focused on understanding the prevalence and clinical consequences of polypharmacy in individuals living with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). MASLD is increasingly prevalent and often accompanied by multiple comorbidities, making medication management complex and potentially risky. This systematic review synthesised evidence from published and grey literature to quantify polypharmacy prevalence, identify commonly prescribed medications, and explore associated adverse outcomes and impacts on quality of life. Objectives: Determine the prevalence of polypharmacy in adults with MASLD across available studies. Examine the associations between polypharmacy and adverse clinical outcomes. Evaluate impacts on patient-reported quality of life, including physical and mental health domains. Identify opportunities for interventions such as deprescribing and medication optimisation to mitigate risk and improve patient care. CVD Risk Identification and Prevention This project aimed to harness the power of data sharing and research partnerships to support more timely and effective CVD risk identification and prevention. Aligned with NNEdPro's mission to deliver education and empower professionals and policymakers, we also aim to further develop data literacy and capacity for action among relevant stakeholders in the public and private health systems. Objectives: Use traditional regression models as well as innovative tools from causal inference to interrogate research and clinical datasets to disentangle the relative importance of behavioural and clinical risk factors and markers for CVD risk and total mortality, and inform innovations in public and private health policies. Provide bespoke training and collaboration opportunities to strengthen data and research literacy and capacity amongst health professionals and decision makers to support surveillance, service innovation and research. Malnutrition and Weight Management As part of the multi-institutional Obesity Blueprint project led by Nesta, the Hub contributed to a series of evidence reviews designed to inform national policy on obesity prevention and management. These reviews synthesise findings across informational, behavioural, environmental, policy, pharmaceutical, and surgical interventions. The work addressed four priority areas: Physical Activity Interventions Environmental & Policy Interventions Pharmaceutical interventions Surgical interventions The project uses systematic review methods, critical appraisal, and statistical modelling to compare impact, reach, and cost-effectiveness across intervention types. This work provides policymakers and civil servants with a consolidated, actionable evidence base to guide strategic responses to rising obesity rates. Research Outputs Peer-Reviewed Papers and Abstracts 2026 APOE ε4 Dosage and Longitudinal Cognitive Decline in Later Life: Findings from the NSHD and Implications for Nutrition Focused Research (Pending abstract submission to American Society of Nutrition (ASN)) APOE ε4 Dosage, Cognitive Decline, and Exploratory Nutrition-Related Associations in Later Life: Findings from the NSHD (Pending abstract submission to American Society of Nutrition (ASN)) Precision Nutrition for Cognitive Health: Pilot Intervention Protocol for Service Development and Implementation (Pending abstract submission to American Society of Nutrition (ASN)) 2025 Armes, S., Tibaes, J., Rajaram, R., et al. (2025). Prevalence of polypharmacy and associated side effects in individuals with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD): a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. doi:10.1136/bmjnph-2025-001236 Precision Nutrition & Cognitive Health: Advancing Cognitive Resilience and Healthy Ageing. Complete Nutrition Magazine. Read article: https://381eea26-d220-4a0f-84b2-f41bc52be57c.filesusr.com/ugd/eba92e_2b98873d93af4f6f83f84f210667108f.pdf 2024 Agwara, E., Armes, S., Lima do Vale, M., Delon, C., Golubic, R., Tramontt, C., De Paula, M., Ray, S., et al. (2024). Predictors of cardiovascular disease risk: Findings from the National Survey of Health and Development cohort. European Heart Journal, 45. Agwara, E.O., Armes, S., Lima do Vale, M., Delon, C., Rajaram, R., De Paula, M., Golubic, R., Ray, S. (2024). Predictors of cardiovascular disease risk and total mortality: Findings from the UK Biobank. Circulation, 150(Suppl_1) 2023 Lima do Vale, M.R., Buckner, L., Mitrofan, C.G., Tramontt, C.R., Kargbo, S.K., Khalid, A., Ray, S., et al. (2023). A synthesis of pathways linking diet, metabolic risk and cardiovascular disease: a framework to guide further research and evidence-based practice. Nutrition Research Reviews, 36(2), 232–258. Tramontt, C.R., Mouti, S., Do Vale, M.L., Li, X., Golubic, R. and Ray, S., 2023. Do markers of adiposity and glycaemia mediate the association between low carbohydrate diet and cardiovascular risk factors: findings from the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) 2008–2016. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, 6(2), p.153. 2022 8th International Summit on Empowering Global Nutrition with Digital Technology Pre-Summit Satellite Event: Cardiometabolic Health: From Digital Data Science to Human Interventions Building a holistic view of health: a deep-dive into diabetes in Asia (webinar delivered by Dr Adam Strange) Investigating cardiometabolic risk factors in the Biobank data: Preliminary baseline models on total mortality and CVD mortality (webinar delivered by Dr Christine Delon) Peer-reviewed publication Tramontt, C.R. et al., (2022). The mediated effects of adiposity and glycaemia on low carbohydrate diets and markers of CVD risk: findings from the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) 2008–2016. (Under review) 2021 7th International Summit on Nutrition and Health Pre-Summit Satellite Event: A holistic view on health resilience, from the environment to nutrition (webinar delivered by Dr Jeffrey Bohn and Dr Christoph Nabholz) Peer-reviewed publications Lima do Vale, M. R. et al., (2021). A synthesis of pathways linking diet, metabolic risk and cardiovascular disease: a framework to guide further research and approaches to evidence-based practice. Nutrition research reviews, 1–27. Advanced online publication. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0954422421000378 Buckner, L. et al., (2021). The Association between Dietary Quality and Behaviours with Novel Cardiovascular Risk Biomarkers in the NSHD cohort (in preparation). 2020 6th International Summit on Medical Nutrition Education and Research. Pre-Summit Satellite Event: Causal Inference – Results and Next Steps (webinar delivered by Dr Jeffrey Bohn) Causal Inference Workshop - When should we change our minds? (webinar delivered by Dr Jeffrey Bohn) Diet and Cardiometabolic Risk (webinar delivered by Prof Sumantra Ray, Dr Marjorie Vale, Nate Jensen, Dr Xiaowu Dai, and Dr Saad Mouti) Diet and cardiovascular disease risk: New insights for research and practice (Webinar delivered to SRI). 2019 5th International Summit on Medical Nutrition Education and Research. Causal inference: Unravelling the nutrition, longevity, & type-2 diabetes tangle (workshop by Dr Jeffrey Bohn) Swiss Re Institute Workshop on Causal Inference (workshop by Prof Lis Goldberg) Scientific Presentations 10th Internation Summit on Food and Nutrition Policy - From Human to Planetary Health 8th International Summit on Empowering Global Nutrition with Digital Technology 7th International Summit on Nutrition and Health 6th International Summit on Medical Nutrition Education and Research 5th International Summit on Medical Nutrition Education and Research Data Security As part of the Data Science & Evidence Synthesis Hub procedures, we abide by any data protection regulations in the countries where we work. Advanced security mechanisms that authenticate users and prevent unauthorised access to sensitive data are part of our IT safety standards. This includes a 2-step authentication process to access the data. Data integrity is maintained by optimising access to data and shareability, as well as the trackability of changes made. Project Team Halima Jama Jenneffer Tibaes Luigi Palla Marjorie Lima do Vale Priyanka Kotak Rajna Golubic Ramya Rajaram Sarah Armes Sumantra Ray Partners and Supporters Jampolis Family Holland & Barrett HEIGHTS Swiss Re Institute Modality Partnership Randox Health Nesta

< Regional Networks page NNEdpro-iane United Kingdom & ireland Network Current Activities Scotland Office Incorporating three regional network sections: ⁃ English & Welsh Section ⁃ Scottish Section ⁃ Irish Section The NNEdPro-IANE Regional Network of UK & Ireland was officially launched at its annual meeting in Brighton on 6th November 2019 and will be managed on behalf of the NNEdPro Global Institute by ERimNN (the Education and Research in Medical Nutrition Network) in conjunction with the Lord Rana Foundation Charitable Trust and co-led by Dr Kathy Martyn and Professor Sumantra Ray. Vision The UK & Ireland Regional Network believe that working together to improve nutrition education, practice and research in health and social care, public health and education increases professional engagement in nutrition and improves patient and population wellbeing Mission The UK & Ireland network brings together professionals from different disciplines with expertise in nutrition education, research, and practice. Through working collaboratively, harnessing collective expertise, and listening to the voices and opinions of people from different communities, the UK & Ireland network will support sustainable and equitable change and improvement in food systems from production to consumption, and in health and social care practice. Aims To create a platform for stakeholder engagement and conversations, to share knowledge and expertise to further improve, sustainable and equitable food systems. KPI – hosting of regional meetings with representation from network members and key stakeholders with the invited representation of key stakeholders, that address the 2021/22 priorities identified by the UK & Ireland Network. To encourage innovative research and practice that addresses selected nutrition issues that affect people in communities, and in health and social context. To synthesise and disseminate cross-border nutrition policy and guidance, research and evidence-informed practise through the development of briefing papers. KPI - to collate and present case studies of nutrition research, education, or implementation best practice at the regional meetings in England, Wales, Scotland & N. Ireland, and Ireland Provide education meetings and dissemination of research in nutrition education and practice to the devolved countries of the United Kingdom, and input to iKANN (International Knowledge Application Network in Nutrition 2025) and BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health. Provide guidance and support in the development and sharing of research undertaken in the UK & N. Ireland and Ireland regional network. The NNEdPro-ERimNN UK & Ireland Regional Network seeks to support key cross-regional network objectives including the Nutrition Implementation Coalitio n , NEPHELP (Nutrition Education Policy for Healthcare Practice) and MTK (Mobile Teaching Kitchen) . Launch Event Read our blog post! Read Now Steering Committee Kathy Martyn Network Co-Lead & Section Co-Lead for England and Wales Sumantra Ray Network Co-Lead & Section Lead for Scotland Pauline Douglas Network Co-Lead & Section Lead for Northern Ireland and Ireland Members England and Wales Led by Dr Kathy Martin Abdullah Mawas Abigail Kaplan-Ramage Abhinav Bhansali Adrian Park Alan Flanagan Ali Ahsan Khalid Alice Benskin Allisha Beckett Ally Jaffae Amandeep Chopra Amitava Banerjee Anant Jani Ananya Ria Roy Andreas V. Hadjinicolaou Andy Burman Animesh Acharjee Anita Nathan Ankita Debnath Anne Walsh Anuprita Shukla Anya Klarner Aqil Jaigirdar Arjun Panesar Artika Datta Ashleigh Simpson Ben Atkinson Beth Hartell BrianOg Murphy Carla Martins Caroline Bovey Celina Weigel Celine Tabche Charles Capper Charlotte Summers Chris Grayson Christine Delon Claudia Mitrofan Colette Shortt David Armstrong David Unwin Dominic Crocombe Dora Pereira Duane Mellor Ebiambu Agwara Ela Augustyniak *Elaine MacAninch Elango Vijaykumar Elif Karanis Elspeth Alstead Emily Fallon Emily Haynes Esha Dandekar Esther Appiah-Yeboah Faye Wheller Federica Amati Fiona Lavelle Fotini Tsofliou Frank Greenwood Gabriele Mocciaro Giorgia Perri Glenys Jones Grigorina Mitrofan Gurpinder Lalli Hala El Shafi Hannah Hayes Hardeep Lotay Harrison Carter Helen Rutherford Hung Nguyen Ngoc Iain Broadley Ianthi Tsimpli Ignacio Alcalde Ilakkiya Ezhilmaran James Bradfield James Bryant Jamie Lee Janet Cade Jeffrie Quarsie Jennifer James Jenny Blythe Jeremy Woodward Jo Cecil Joan Gandy Jodie Webber Jorgen Johnsen Josephine Ruwende Joshua Clamp Juan Felipe Sandoval Rueda Juliet Vickar Kaninika Basu Karuna Tandon Kate Guberg Kathleen Lyons Kathrina Crystallis Kristy Howells Laura Keaver Liana Constantinescu Linda Kwabi Lisa Sharkey Lois Brown Louis Samuel Luigi Palla Luke Buckner Lydia Smith Manelle Ramadan Manik Imsirovic Margaret Ashwell Maria Papagiannaki Maria Traka Mariam Molokhia Marianthi Firoglani Moschi Marie-Ann van Ginkel Marietta Sayegh Marjorie Lima do Vale Marla Fuchs Mathilde Haas Mayara de Paula Michele Vacca Mina Gupta Mohamad Farshard Aslam Mohammad Sayeem Moushumi Baruah Nadia Al Shadhir Nathan Nagel Nida Ziauddeen Niky Raja Nina Jhita Niraj Kumar Nouira Mohamed Salah Oleksandra Kalyta Olusola (Sola) Idowu Patricia Mogrovejo Priyanka Kotak Rachael Churm Rafatu Tahiru Rajna Golubic Ramya Rajaram Ran Crooke Razan Algarni Rebecca Fisher Rebecca Houghton Rekha Bhangaonkar Richard Pinder Rishi Caleyachetty Rishi Khiroya Ronita Bardhan Roshni Kumar Rosie Gilbert Russell Parkinson Ryan Janjuha Saakshi Sharma Saeeda Ahmed SafiyaVirji Salman Rawaf Samyyia Ashraf Sanjay Bhattacherjee Sanjoy Deb Sarah Armes Sarah Prior Sarah Wong Savvas Xystouris Sawsan Ebaji Seeromanie Harding Selvarani Elahi Shailaja Fennel Shakila Banu Shelley Pigott Shivali Bhammer Shujun Li Simon Poole Sophie Ognjenovic Souzana Ioakeimidou Sreenivasa Rao Kondapally Seshasai Sue Fitzpatrick Susan Lanham-New Suzana Almoosawi Tantely Ratsitovah Tasnim Alam Thalia Sparling Thierry le Goff Tim Eden Tim Newman Vidya Mohamed Ali Vince Kelly Vincent Sai Vipan Bharadwaj Vittoria Romano Yemisi Osho MBE Zahra Kamini Zola Ndondita Zubeda Karim Northern Ireland & Ireland Led by Prof Pauline Douglas Anne Griffin (Republic of Ireland) Bethany Duffy (Northern Ireland) Catherine Hughes Chris Gill (Northern Ireland) Clare Chadda (Northern Ireland) Edris Adel (Republic of Ireland) Emily Krueger (Northern Ireland) Eoin Ryan (Republic of Ireland) Helene McNulty (Northern Ireland) John O'Brien (Republic of Ireland) Joseph Niwagaba (Republic of Ireland) Josephine Murphy Kirsty Pourshahidi (Northern Ireland) Laura Keaver (Republic of Ireland) Leane Hoey (Northern Ireland) Lynsey Montgomery (Northern Ireland) Manash Chatterjee (Republic of Ireland) Mary Ward (Northern Ireland) Michelle Clements (Northern Ireland) Nicola Foster (Northern Ireland) Ruth Price (Northern Ireland) Sameer Seth (Northern Ireland) Shane Gordon (Northern Ireland) Sile Griffin (Republic of Ireland) Whitney Vale-Hagan (Northern Ireland) Scotland Led by Prof Sumantra Ray Alex Johnstone Andrew Lang Beth Fitzsimmons Debbie Nelson Derek Stewart Emilie Combet Fiona Kilcullen Jules Griffin Kantesh Chowdhury Kathleen McLeod Katie Baxter Kichelle Williams-Robinson Laura Haag Maja Gach Marcello Scopazzini Marta Lonnie Minha Rajput-Ray Nikitah Rajput-Ray Rauf Khalid Ravi Mohan Lal Rebecca McCagh Rosie Brooks Santosh Gaihre Sarah Sullivan Sarah-Jane Reilly Stephen McKenna Suvetha Manoharan Tracey Toal Wanja Nyaga Yagnaseni Bhattacharya