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< 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 *Currently on leave of absence.

Log In members Navigation Presidential Officers Board of Directors Operations Volunteers Interns International Virtual Core International Collaborators Regional Networks Academy (IANE) Network Ambassadors Network Alumni Network Interdisciplinary Project Teams Advisory & Steering Committees Special Interest Groups Members Index NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health is a think-tank where numerous professionals, researchers, health practitioners and community workers across the globe come together to work towards integrating nutrition into practice. Our work cannot be done without the committed, driven, and inn ovative members we have on board. Please navigate our teams to learn more about the people behind the scenes. The structure of our membership is outlined below: INTERNATIONAL VIRTUAL CORE Board of Directors Operations Volunteers INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATORS Presidential Officers Ambassadors Interns Our membership by invitation sits primarily in either the International Virtual Core or the International Collaborators Group. Additionally, those who complete our flagship training, such as the annual Summer School, and those who subscribe to our Academy, automatically become members by invitation. A subset of these groups may also become part of the Virtual Core or Collaborators Group. Based on one or more of the primary membership sections above in blue, secondary membership sections are depicted in red below. ADVISORY & STEERING COMMITTEES INTERDISCIPLINARY PROJECT TEAMS ACADEMY (IANE) SUBSCRIBERS SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS REGIONAL NETWORKS ALUMNI NETWORK MEMBERS INDEX STRATEGIC COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS NETWORK

Discover NNEdPro's award-winning initiatives in food and nutrition, advancing universal health coverage and innovation worldwide. About Us Join us Founded in Cambridge (UK) in 2008 and directed by Professor Sumantra (Shumone) Ray , the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health, along with its partner initiatives seeks to advance and implement food and nutrition knowledge for health and society. Our aim is to improve nutrition-related health outcomes by training professionals, strengthening research, implementing solutions and addressing inequalities, in line with the United Nations' 2030 Sustainable Development Goals . resources Strategic Plan (2021-25) 15-Year Impact Report Our Work 2025 Impact Report NNEdPro arose from the 2007 Nutrition Action Plan of the UK Health Departments and was originally coined as the Need for Nutrition Education Project (2008-10) with support from the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR). The project subsequently gained further support from the Medical Research Council (MRC), evolving into the Need for Nutrition Education/Innovation Programme (2011-15). Following incorporation in 2015, NNEdPro received additional support from Innovate UK and was restructured through the ‘Innovate to Succeed Programme’ at St John’s Innovation Centre in Cambridge to become the NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health (2016-22), a multi-award-winning, interdisciplinary, and international think-tank. Since its inception, NNEdPro has received co-hosting support from the Cambridge Institute of Public Health (2008-10), the MRC Elsie Widdowson Laboratory (2010-18) and the British Dietetic Association (2008-22). Over this period, NNEdPro experienced extensive growth and finally restructured in July 2022 to become the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health , a social enterprise incorporating the functions of an independent research organisation, education and training centre, and providing advisory services, all of which draw from an over 18-year track record of excellence in thought leadership. Read more about our history here . Anchored at St John’s Innovation Centre in Cambridge (UK), which hosts our corporate office, we operate virtually across borders, bringing together over 1000 international collaborators from more than 80 countries and convening ten regional networks across six continents . Our corporate office provides a close working interface with the University of Cambridge, whilst our partner journal office is hosted in the BMJ publishing group in London, England. Additionally, our partner laboratory office is hosted at Ulster University in Northern Ireland and our strategy office is located in Dundee, Scotland. Our Virtual Core team of around 80 highly qualified professionals works seamlessly to undertake social impact projects alongside world-class research, including trials, data science and evidence synthesis, whilst also developing innovative educational models for capacity building. We also offer a wide range of education and training courses, including our flagship Summer School in Applied Human Nutrition as well as continuing professional development opportunities, which include our annual International Summit in Nutrition and Health . Since our inception, we have competed successfully to receive support from several UK Government agencies, including the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) and the UK Health Departments, the Medical Research Council (MRC), Innovate UK, the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). We are a member of multiple UKRI-supported research consortia, including the GCRF Cambridge TIGR2ESS Group , BBSRC Reading Food Biosystems Group , ESRC Cambridge DTP Group , GCRF Surrey India Group and the GCRF Ulster Latin America Safe Water Group . We have also regularly received competitive funding from several Non-Government and Non-Profit agencies both in the UK and internationally. Across our projects and initiatives, we work in close collaborative partnership with a wide range of academic institutions (including the University of Cambridge since 2008 and Ulster University since 2009) and specialist organisations (including the British Dietetic Association since 2008 and the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior since 2009) bringing together over a hundred international R&D collaborations. Read more about our key strategic collaborations and partnerships here . From the time of our 10th Anniversary, we have successfully founded several subsidiary organisations: Bhavishya Shakti: The Mobile Teaching Kitchen (MTK) International Initiative ; BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health (BMJ NPH) ; The International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE) and its associated International Knowledge Application Network-hub in Nutrition (iKANN) ; The International Food and Nutrition (TIFN) Trust; the CREATE Global Leadership Academy ; and the CREATE Centre for Population Health, Resilience & Sustainability . NNEdPro is primarily responsible for the strategic management of these partner initiatives which link to our overall mission. Read more about our mission, vision and aims here . Our work has been consistently recognised by numerous awards of national and international significance: 2024 EIT-EU Proof of Concept Award: Mobile Teaching Kitchen 2023 Finalist: The Glenmark Nutrition Awards 2022 SNEB Nutrition Education Program Impact Award 2021 University of Cambridge Vice Chancellor’s Awards 2019 Highly Commended, Emerald Interdisciplinary Research Awards 2018 Joint Recipient Global Challenges Award 2017 ESPEN-MNI International Winner 2017 BMA Charities Award 2016 Finalist & Runner-Up: BMJ Education Team of the Year Awards 2015 Complete Nutrition Outstanding Achievement Award 2013 BMA Josephine Lansdell Award 2025 IMPACT REPORT Target 2030: Food and Nutrition Policy - From Human to Planetary Health Published December 2025 An 'A to Z' of NNEdPro's activities, outputs and expertise from the last 17 years. Archive 2018 Overview 2019 Overview 2020 Overview 2021 Overview 2022 Overview 2023 Overview 2024 Overview GOVERNANCE INFORMATION NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health is an independent not-for-profit social enterprise, registered as a company limited by guarantee, entitled: NEED FOR NUTRITION EDUCATION/INNOVATION PROGRAMME (NNEDPRO) & CAMBRIDGE RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND TRAINING ENTERPRISE (CREATE) . 'NNEDPRO-CREATE' is the legal holder of the registered international trademark of NNEdPro and its associated intellectual property. The NNEdPro Global Institute also works under partnership agreements with three other legal entities in the UK, which are registered with the Charity Commission (and their devolved equivalents) for the purposes of jointly administering grants and charitable funding relating to research and education projects. These entities are: - Ulster University - Lord Rana Foundation Charitable Trust - The International Food and Nutrition Trust C.I.C.

< Regional Networks page SCOTLAND OFFICE UK & Ireland Regional Network Our history and activities in Scotland On the 15th Anniversary of the NNEdPro Global Institute, a strategy office was established in Dundee, Scotland, to provide a base for Scottish operations, including strategic development of the UK MTK. The activities of NNEdPro in Scotland map to one of our Regional Networks , which specifically covers the UK and Ireland ; this Regional Network comprises 246 members, with 31 professionals based in Scotland. Our objectives in Scotland are multiple, ranging from stakeholder engagement to non-profit activities with positive impacts on the community, the general population, and vulnerable individuals. In the past years, we developed our activities and projects with Scotland in mind, starting from our flagship event in December 2025, our 11th International Summit, titled "Target 2030: Food and Nutrition Policy - From Human to Planetary Health", which welcomed more than 120 delegates from a worldwide audience. During the Summit, we had the opportunity to meet professionals, students, physicians, and other stakeholders from the Region with diverse perspectives on food, agriculture, health, and nutrition. As a post-summit event, we held the first edition of the Global Youth Essay Competition in collaboration with St Leonards School. On this occasion, we welcomed 21 young students and leaders (ages 13 to 19) from 4 countries. This opportunity highlighted the significant role the education ecosystem plays in Scotland, with an international breadth that constantly attracts thousands of students to the area. Furthermore, our initiative demonstrated the immense appeal of the Region and its capacity to foster global connections. This first edition is just the starting point of our initiatives and projects in the education field in Scotland. We intend to hold the second edition of the Global Youth Essay Competition at St Andrews University, with the involvement of the finalists from last year's edition and higher education students in the area. Our activities, projects and initiatives in Scotland date back to March 2019, when on 27th March 2019, we organised and held a workshop at the International Forum on Quality & Safety in Healthcare - 'Food, fluid and nutritional care as key drivers to improve healthcare outcomes: The Nutrition Education policy for Healthcare Practice Training Package' in Glasgow, Scotland . The Mobile Teaching Kitchen international (MTKi) held in November 2023, a culinary nutrition education workshop in Dundee, Scotland, in partnership with the Dundee and Angus College, where participants learned about different food groups, how to read food labels, and how to make healthy swaps in the recipes and the nutrient profiles for each dish. This workshop led to the development of the first 'preceptors' group within the UK. These preceptors would work with nutrition and culinary experts from the UK MTK team to subsequently train members of the public to become potential UK MTK champions. Partners In Scotland, we developed new synergies and evolved to connect with key stakeholders in the landscape. Currently, NNEdPro Global Institute has signed different types of partnerships and strategic collaborations with a wide range of partners in a variety of sectors and industries: Scottish Alliance for Food (SCAF) - LoI James Hutton Institute - MoU Rowett Institute - MoU St Andrews University Dundee Science Centre Dundee International Women's Centre Dundee and Angus College Angus Climate Hub St David's Centre North Fife St Leonards School University of Dundee - MoU Arbroath District Church of Scotland These partners are and have been instrumental in expressing NNEdPro's knowledge and expertise and in putting our 18 years of research and mission into practice for the community's benefit. These partnerships are tailored for different activities and projects with students, vulnerable persons, women, marginalised communities, families, chefs, medical practitioners and academia. We intend to expand this network of collaboration further to align with our mission and values for the benefit of the Scotland region, its communities, and its population. See all our partners here .

members Navigation Presidential Officers Board of Directors Operations Volunteers Interns International Virtual Core International Collaborators Regional Networks Academy (IANE) Network Ambassadors Network Alumni Network Interdisciplinary Project Teams Advisory & Steering Committees Special Interest Groups Members Index international Virtual Core The International Virtual Core is the central steering and delivery group of the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health. The Virtual Core provides key input to all our projects and initiatives alongside the panels and committees that provide strategic oversight and governance across all our activities, including the Regional Networks (RNs) and the Special Interest Groups (SIGs). The staff within the Virtual Core form the Projects, Operations and Strategy Team (POST), which is more regularly involved in driving forward all projects and initiatives. The POST also works with several external consultants in the UK and local staff located in India. The Visiting Associates (voluntary members) of the Virtual Core bring key collaborations with multiple institutions and organisations as well as a diverse range of expertise as a think-tank. Several NNEdPro co-supervised research studentships are also hosted within the voluntary membership of the Virtual Core, and two graduate studies forum meetings are held each year. Periodically, we also host internships linked with the Virtual Core. A combined subset of remunerated and voluntary members currently serve on our Board of Directors in the capacities of either Assistant, Associate or Full Directors. A subgroup of directorial members are registered with UK Companies House as Persons with Significant Control (PSCs). Ahlam El Shikieri Saudi Arabia [Taibah University] Alan Flanagan Surrey, UK [University of Surrey] Anand Ahankari Manchester, UK [Manchester Metropolitan University] Ankita Ghosh Kolkata, India [Remedy Clinic Study Group] Asim Manna Kolkata, India [Remedy Clinic Study Group] **Berta Valente Porto, Portugal [Institute of Public Health of the University of Porto (ISPUP)] Breanna Lepre Queensland, Australia [The University of Queensland & Mater Research Institute] BrianÓg Murphy Coleraine, Northern Ireland [Ulster University] Celia Laur Toronto, Canada [Women’s College Hospital and University of Toronto] Clare Wall New Zealand [University of Auckland] Claudia Rodriguez Hernandez Puebla, Mexico [Iberoamericana Puebla University] Daniela Martini Milan, Italy [University of Milan] Daniele Del Rio Parma, Italy [University of Parma] Debashis Chakraborty Kolkata, India [Remedy Clinic Study Group] Dionysia (Sissy) Lyra Kalamata, Greece [Independent Researcher] Dominic Crocombe London, UK [NHS Gastroenterology/Hepatology] Ebiambu Agwara Liverpool, UK [National Health Service (England)] Elizabeth Helzner Brooklyn, USA [SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University] Eoin Ryan Limerick, Ireland [Irish College of General Practitioners] Ester Feche Guimaraes Sao Paola, Brazil [SABESP & University of Sao Paolo] Federica Amati London, UK [Imperial College London] Francesco Giurdanella Bologna, Italy Geeta Appannah Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia [IMU University] Gerald Cheruiyot Kericho, Kenya [St Clare’s Kaplong Mission Hospital] Giuseppe Grosso Catania, Italy [University of Catania] Giuseppe Monaco Parma, Italy [University of Parma) Halima Jama Alberta, Canada [Alberta Health Services] Harmanpreet Kaur Delhi, India [All India Institute of Medical Sciences] **Helena Trigueiro Brussels, Belgium [FAO European Office] Ingrid Fromm Bern, Switzerland [Bern University of Applied Sciences] Rajna Golubic Oxford, UK Roche Ramya Rajaram Chennai, India [Remedy Clinic Study Group] Rauf Khalid Dundee, Scotland Ravi Mohan Lal Dundee, Scotland Rishi Khiroya Surrey, UK Siti Rohaiza Ahmad Brunei [Universiti Brunei Darussalam] Roshni Kumar London, UK [UCL Medical School] Saeeda Ahmed Leeds, UK [Education Partnerships UK] Samyyia Ashraf Fife, Scotland [Independent Medical Research Consultant] Sarah Anderson Cape Town, South Africa Sarah Armes London, UK [King's College London] Sento Kai Kargbo Boston, USA [Acumen, LLC] **Shane McAuliffe Sydney, Australia [Chris O’Brien Lifehouse] Shivani Bhat Toronto, Canada [Saskatchewan Internal Medicine Residency] Sonigitu Asibong Ekpe Calabar, Nigeria [Ministry of Environment (Nigeria)] **Sophie Ognjenovic London, UK [King's College London] Sucheta Mitra Bern, Switzerland Sumantra Ray Cambridge; London; Scotland; Northern Ireland, UK [SJIC Cambridge, Kings College London, Rowett Institute, Ulster University] Suvetha Manoharan London, UK [Independent Public Health Researcher] Tim Eden London, UK [NHS Primary Care] **Veronica Flores Bello Monterrey, Mexico [Tec de Monterrey] **Wanja Nyaga Netherlands/Kenya [University of Utrecht] Irene Kahacho Nairobi, Kenya [AIC Kijabe Hospital] Jackson Mudengeya Nyeri, Kenya [Dedan Kimathi University of Technology] James Bradfield Cork, Ireland [University Hospital Cork] Jaroslav Guzanic Luzern, Switzerland [Swiss Association for Cooperation on Food Education] Jenneffer Braga Minas Gerais, Brazil [University of Alberta] Jennifer Crowley Auckland, New Zealand [University of Auckland] Jessica Carmila John Trinidad & Tobago [Independent Public Health Nutrition Consultant] Jimmy Louie Melbourne, Australia [Swinburne University] Jodie Webber Cambridge, UK [Independent Public Health Researcher] **Jorgen Johnsen Oslo, Norway [World Health Organization] Joyce Haddad Bern, Switzerland [Bern University of Applied Sciences] Kannan Raman Chennai, India [Grant Thornton] Kathy Martyn Brighton, UK [Brighton University] Linda Kwabi London, UK [Health and Care Professions Council] Luke Buckner Reading, UK [NHS Palliative Care] Manelle Ramadan London, UK [Independent Public Health Nutrition Consultant] *Marjorie Lima do Vale Cambridge, UK [King's College London] Martin Kohlmeier Virginia, USA [SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University] Mary Chong Singapore [National University of Singapore] Maryam Habib Nigeria [Independent Public Health Nutrition Consultant] Matheus Abrantes Sao Paulo, Brazil Mei Yen Chan Kazakhstan/Singapore [Nazarbayev University School of Medicine] Melissa Adamski Melbourne, Australia [Independent Precision Nutrition Consultant] Mercedes Tejeda Zorrilla Mexico City, Mexico [Tec de Monterrey] Minha Rajput-Ray Dundee, UK [Curaidh Clinic Scotland] Neda Sedora-Roman United States [SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University] Norlaila Mustafa Kuala Lumpur, Maylasia [Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre] Pauline Douglas Ulster, Northern Ireland [Ulster University] Priyanka Kotak Bedford, UK Rachael McLean Otago, New Zealand [University of Otago] Anchor 1 Note: Virtual Core Members are affiliated with a multitude of institutions and [External Affiliations] are indicated above. *On leave of absence. **Doctoral Researcher and PhD Candidate. Virtual Core Admin Support Executive Officer admin.support@nnedpro.org.uk

NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health is an award-winning interdisciplinary think-tank, building upon 10 years of nutrition education, research and innovation. 2025 IMPACT REPORT Target 2030: Food and Nutrition Policy - From Human to Planetary Health Published December 2025 An 'A to Z' of NNEdPro's activities, outputs and expertise from the last 17 years. Founded in Cambridge (UK) in 2008 and directed by Professor Sumantra (Shumone) Ray , the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health, along with its partner initiatives seeks to advance and implement food and nutrition knowledge for health and society. Our aim is to improve nutrition-related health outcomes by training professionals, strengthening research, implementing solutions and addressing inequalities, in line with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals . Together, through cutting-edge action-oriented research, training, and interdisciplinary partnerships, we can improve food and health systems – from production through to consumption, and beyond into frontline healthcare – focusing on equitable access to knowhow at all levels, to change behaviours and facilitate sustainable improvements in global nutrition. Check out our latest Impact Report and join us in shaping the future - your support makes a difference! Proudly working with let's end malnutrition by 2030 OUR TOP OFFERINGS The Mobile Teaching Kitchen International Initiative The NNEdPro Mobile Teaching Kitchen International Initiative empowers vulnerable community members by teaching skills such as culinary nutrition education and microenterprise. It aims to enhance the health and wellbeing as well as address the economic challenges of women, children and families, including those at risk of nutritional deficiencies. LEARN MORE DONATE forum for democratising food & nutrition: A Knowledge & Advocacy Initiative Following the resounding success of our 2024 Summit on Democratising and Decolonising Food & Nutrition, attended in person by over 500 delegates and supported by a vast number of global and regional stakeholders, we are pleased to announce the creation of a knowledge and advocacy forum dedicated to progressing the actions arising from this highly impactful Summit. LEARN MORE DONATE Global Nutrition Observatory for Medical Nutrition Education (GNOME) Initiative The Global Nutrition Observatory for Medical Nutrition Education (GNOME) initiative aims to act as a global platform to gather evidence, strengthen regional networks and drive policy change so that nutrition education becomes an integral part of medical training worldwide. LEARN MORE SUPPORT BMJ NUTRITION, PREVENTION & HEALTH A peer-reviewed journal publishing high-quality research on the role of nutrition in disease prevention, health promotion, and policy impact. Read More > ADVISORY SERVICES To provide independent, evidence-informed advisory and consulting support to organisations across health, education, food systems, and policy, translating nutrition science into practical, scalable solutions for real-world impact. Read More > DATA SCIENCE AND EVIDENCE SyNtHESIS HUB A hub for advancing research literacy and analytical skills through tailored training, collaborative projects, and evidence-based insights for informed decision-making in nutrition and health. Read More > foundation certificate in applied human nutrition An intensive programme equipping professionals with evidence-based knowledge and practical skills in nutrition science, research, and policy to drive global health impact. Read More > INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF NUTRITION EDUCATORS A global network supporting professionals in advancing nutrition education, leadership, and research to improve health outcomes worldwide. Read More > human nutrition intervention studies To offer expert support, guiding organisations in designing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based strategies to improve dietary behaviours, health outcomes, and nutrition policies. Read More > NNEdpro in the news our numbers +28,800 Followers across all social media platforms. +24,000 People served annually by our base Mobile Teaching Kitchen. +315 Alumni of our flagship summer school & foundation certificate training. 100 S Professionals receiving specialised training in nutrition and health every year. +500 In person registrants for our 2024 International Summit and many more online. +350 Invitations to deliver academic teaching & scientific presentations. our publications +240 Peer-reviewed journal papers directly led by our projects. +70 Scientific articles for knowledge dissemination. +13 Textbooks and chapter contributions. We have successfully completed the 11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health in Scotland in December 2025 under the theme Target 2030: Food and Nutrition Policy - From Human to Planetary Health . Please take some time to check the photos from the event, the outstanding abstracts we received, and how our programme went. Please also take a moment to learn about our 2026 Summit here . Latest CONTENT Reflections from the MTK UK Workshop: A Medical Doctor’s Perspective Author: Dr Moniba Ashrab Reviewed by: Sarah Armes, Sarah Anderson, Prof Sumantra (Shumone) Ray As a junior doctor, transitioning from the fast-paced environment of a hospital to the aromatic atmosphere of a Mobile Teaching Kitchen (MTK) workshop in Arbroath was an "eye-opener." While we often treat the symptoms of metabolic disease in the clinic, the MTK initiative is where the real "preventative medicine" happens—right in the heart of the community. The Three-Day Culinary Jo Polypharmacy And Masld: Why Taking Many Medicines Can Matter For Your Health Author: Gerald Cheruiyot Reviewed by: Sarah Armes, Sarah Anderson and Sumantra (Shumone) Ray UNDERSTANDING MASLD AND TREATMENT COMPLEXITY Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), previously referred to as NAFLD (Non–alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease), is now estimated to affect more than one-third of adults worldwide ( https://www.nature.com/articles/s41572-025-00599-1 ). It is closely linked with overweight and obesity, type 2 diabetes, high choleste Global Youth Essay Competition and Research Dissemination: Youth as Agents of Change Author: Priyanka Kotak Reviewed and edited by: Sumantra (Shumone) Ray and Sarah Anderson The morning of 13th December was dedicated to research dissemination and youth engagement at the 11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition & Health . Hosted at St Leonards School in St Andrews, the setting reflected the Summit’s commitment to education, early leadership, and intergenerational dialogue, reinforcing the role of both emerging research and youth voices in shaping future read our blogs read our articles & Newsletters Partner initiatives founded by the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health Global Nutrition [Health & Disease]

12th international Summit on food, nutrition & health Human Skills, Artificial Intelligence and Global Challenges From Ethics and Implementation to Inequalities 23-25 November 2026 | Malta Event organised by Main Summit event hosted by Lead Partners Programme Registration Speakers Abstracts Supporters FAQs More... 2026 Stakeholder Information 2025 Abstracts The NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health, in lead partnership with BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, the International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE), the iKANN Nutrition Research Registry , the Global Nutrition, Health & Disease Programme at Ulster University and the Mobile Teaching Kitchen International (MTKi) Initiative , is thrilled to announce the 12th International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health is expected to be held in Malta in November 2026. Under the theme “Human Skills, Artificial Intelligence and Global Challenges: From Ethics and Implementation to Inequalities ”, the Summit will bring together global experts, practitioners and policymakers to explore how advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping research, education and practice across food, nutrition and health. At a time when AI is accelerating innovation, the 12th Summit will emphasise the importance of ethical and equitable implementation to ensure these technologies support, rather than exacerbate, global inequalities. Aligned with Target 2030, the programme will focus on sustainable and inclusive progress, recognising that addressing interconnected climate, health and nutrition challenges requires meaningful collaboration between human and artificial intelligence. Photos from the 2025 Summit in Dundee & St Andrews, Scotland . View the full album here . Attendance at the Summit is eligible for Royal Society of Biology (RSB) CPD points, as we underwent successful RSB accreditation awarding 87 points for the main Summit events, and delegates may record these points as part of their continuing professional development. Delegates of the NNEdPro Summit are entitled to a 20% discount on the cost of publishing an article in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health . Programme Ethics & Governance Fair, transparent, responsible AI. Innovation & Implementation Practical AI tools in food, nutrition and health. Research Frontiers Data science and emerging applications. Education & Capacity Building Digital learning and Illiteracy. Sustainability & Global Impact Climate resilience and planetary health. Core Thematic Tracks Registration Proposed Summit Events Pre-Summit Satellite Event Global North Symposium London | UK July 2026 Hybrid Register Pre-Summit Satellite Event international awards Symposium Bern | Switzerland September 2026 Hybrid Register Pre-Summit Satellite Event Scientific advances symposium Ulster University Ulster | Northern Ireland November 2026 Hybrid Register Pre-Summit Satellite Event Global south Symposium Tec de Monterrey Monterrey | Mexico August 2026 Hybrid Register Pre-Summit Satellite Event international policy dialogues NNEdPro Regional Networks Mini Symposia October 2026 Online Register Main Summit 12th international summit University of Malta Valletta | Malta 23-25 November 2026 Hybrid Register Accommodation Post-Summit Satellite Event Climate Change Symposium São Paulo | Brazil December 2026 Hybrid Register Post-Summit Satellite Event global youth symposium University of St Andrews St Andrews | Scotland December 2026 Hybrid Register Summit Chairs & Key Speakers International Summit Co-Chairs / Key Speakers Prof Karen Mugliett University of Malta Prof Pauline Douglas NNEdPro | Ulster Prof Sumantra Ray NNEdPro | Ulster | Cambridge | London Honorary Presidents of NNEdPro & IANE Dr Melina Jampolis Honorary Vice President of NNEdPro & Clinical Dean of IANE Dr Tamara Bucher Honorary Vice President of NNEdPro & Academic Dean of IANE Prof Suzanne Piscopo Honorary President of NNEdPro & Senior Dean of IANE University of Malta | SNEB Past President BMJ NPH Editors-in-Chief Dr Jimmy Louie BMJ NPH Co-Editor-in-Chief Dr Kathy Martyn BMJ NPH Co-Editor-in-Chief Prof Martin Kohlmeier Emeritus BMJ NPH Co-Editor-in-Chief Speakers Summit Contributions from NNEdPro & IANE Members and Regional Networks NNEdPro and IANE have close to 1000 members straddling the International Virtual Core and the International Collaborators Group , all of whom are invited to contribute to the Summit. NNEdPro and IANE also work with several Strategic Collaborative Partners , including academic institutions and specialist organisations. Leads from our 10 Regional Networks spanning nearly 80 countries will also contribute directly to the shaping of the 2026 Summit events. Our Summit is also supported by our Youth Ambassadors . Abstracts Abstract Submissions Our call for 2026 abstracts isn't open yet. We will accept abstracts that align with the theme of this year's Summit or any scientific topic related to food, nutrition and health. Abstracts relevant to the themed BMJ NPH Special Collections could also be submitted. Accepted abstracts have the opportunity to be published in the open-source journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health . View the 2025 Abstracts Key Information ABSTRACT VIRTUAL PRESENTATION AND COMPETITION T o deliver an engaging Summit experience for presenters and attendees, authors of accepted abstracts will be invited to submit a short video (3 to 5 minutes) presenting their work; this will be displayed on the website prior to the Summit. In addition to the online videos, accepted abstracts will also be asked to provide a printed A3 poster of their work, which will be displayed at the Summit venue. T he authors are encouraged to present and discuss their posters in person during the breaks on the 2nd and 3rd days of the Summit. The presenter does not necessarily need to be the first author. The winners will be announced on the final day of the Summit. The judges will review the online presentation videos. An in-person presentation in front of the poster is not required to participate in the competition. You must register for the Main Summit to have your abstract reviewed. You can submit up to 3 abstracts per registration. IMPORTANT DATES Submission Deadline: TBC Notification of Acceptance: TBC Other Key Dates: Video Submission Deadline: TBC Poster submission deadline (see key information above for guidance): If using NNEdPro’s printing services: TBC (A3 PDF format to info@nnedpro.org.uk ) Printing your own posters: TBC Abstract Competition winners will be announced at the Global Youth Essay Competition & Festival of Ideas. The judges will be reviewing the submitted videos posted online. We encourage early submission to take advantage of lower registration fees and to secure your spot at the Summit. If you have any questions regarding the abstract submission process, please contact us at info@nnedpro.org.uk Supporters Partners LEAD PARTNERS Global Nutrition [Health & Disease] SUPPORTING PARTNERS HOST ORGANISATIONS Supporters Looking to showcase your brand alongside the below leading organisations driving real change in the world of food, nutrition and health? Join us as a supporter and make your mark! We offer a variety of dynamic supporter packages and exhibitor opportunities tailored to maximise your impact. Click on the link below to discover how you can be part of this exciting journey. Supporter Packages Summit Organisers The Summit Organising Committee also includes several moderators, speakers and panellists. Debashis Chakraborty Summit Organising Committee Francesco Giurdanella Summit Organising Committee | Global Youth Essay Competition Representative Gerald Cheruiyot Summit Organising Committee | Social Media Coordination Jorgen Johnsen BMJ Poster Competition & Abstracts Panel Joyce Haddad International Awards Symposium Representative Karen Mugliett Summit Co-Chair Kathy Martyn Summit Organising Committee | BMJ Poster Competition & Abstracts Panel Matheus Abrantes Summit Organising Committee | Global South Symposium Representative Pauline Douglas Summit Organising Committee | Scientific Advances Symposium Representative Priyanka Kotak Summit Organising Committee | Global Youth Essay Competition Representative Ramya Rajaram Academic Lead of Summit Organising Committee Rauf Khalid Summit Organising Committee | Global North Symposium Representative Samyyia Ashraf Global Youth Essay Competition Representative Sarah Anderson Operations Lead of Summit Organising Committee Sarah Armes Summit Organising Committee | Global North Symposium Representative Sucheta Mitra Summit Organising Committee | International Awards Symposium Representative Sumantra Ray Summit Co-Chair Suzanne Piscopo Summit Organising Committee | Honorary President of NNEdPro & Senior Dean of IANE Veronica Flores Bello Global South Symposium Representative FAQs Frequently Asked Questions What is included in the fee? Registration to the Main Summit includes In-Person/Virtual Access to the live sessions on the selected date. If you are attending in person, your registration also includes a snack on the selected date. As a delegate of the NNEdPro Summit, you are entitled to a 20% discount on the cost of publishing an article in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health.(https://nutrition.bmj.com/?utm_source=society&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=usage&utm_content=NNedPro_Society_webiste&utm_term=NNEDPRO_website) The fee does not include accommodation, transportation, visa or any travel-related costs. How to avail of students and groups discount? For students discount, please go to the registration page and select the students option. For groups discount, please write to us at info@nnedpro.org.uk (info@nnedpro.org.uk)and we are happy to discuss your requirements. Privacy Policy Registration and attendance at, or participation in the event constitutes an agreement by the registrant to the organiser's use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee's image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions and audiotapes. Malta (Main Summit) Travel Requirements Whilst we cannot provide direct advice on visas and other travel requirements, please note that: • You may require a visa to enter Malta. Malta is part of the Schengen Area,(https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en) and many non-EU nationals need a Schengen visa for short stays (up to 90 days in any 180-day period). Please check the official Maltese visa/Schengen guidance and/or the nearest Maltese embassy or consulate in your country. • Your passport must meet Schengen entry rules (commonly: issued within the last 10 years and valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen area). Some airlines and transit points may apply additional checks. • You may need vaccine certificates in specific circumstances (for example, proof of yellow fever vaccination if arriving from, or transiting through, an affected area). Please check the latest health requirements via official travel health advice. • Customs regulations apply, and certain items may be restricted or subject to allowances (including alcohol and tobacco). Please check current Maltese customs rules before travelling. • Declaring large sums of money: if you enter, leave, or transit through Malta with €10,000 (or equivalent) or more in cash (including certain cash-like instruments), you must declare it to Customs in line with applicable EU rules. Sherpa (https://apply.joinsherpa.com/travel-restrictions)is a helpful tool when checking visa and entry requirements. For accurate and up-to-date information, please check with the nearest Maltese embassy or consulate in your country. Please note that this information is provided as guidance only. You are responsible for ensuring you meet all Malta entry requirements, and NNEdPro does not take responsibility if you fail to do so. Any more questions? Please contact us at info@nnedpro.org.uk(info@nnedpro.org.uk) Previous Years 2015 Read More > 2016 Read More > 2017 Read More > 2021 Read More > 2022 Read More > 2023 Read More > 2018 Read More > 2019 Read More > 2020 Read More > 2024 Read More > 2025 Read More > Summit Proceedings 2015 – Launch of the International Summit on Medical and Public Health Nutrition Education and Research 2016 – Nutrition education and research for public health impact 2017 - From education and research through to policy and practice 2018 - Connecting nutrition as hard science and international knowledge networks 2019 - Closing the gap: data-based decisions in food, nutrition and health systems 2020 - An Evaluation of Global Knowledge Networks in the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition (2016-2025) 2021 - Advancing research, policy and practice to promote resilient and sustainable food and health systems in the year of action on nutrition 2022 - Empowering global nutrition with digital technology: Proceedings of the 8th annual International Summit on Nutrition and Health 2023 - Sustainable Resourcing for All in Food & Nutrition Security: Creative solutions for healthy & resilient populations – Proceedings of the 9th annual International Summit on Nutrition and Health 2024 - Democratising and Decolonising Food and Nutrition: From Science to Society Previous Years Programme Registration Speakers Abstracts Supporters FAQs Previous Years Top of Page Programme Registration Speakers Abstracts Supporters FAQs Previous Years International Summit

Our aim is to improve nutrition-related health outcomes. our work how we work Our work comprises four overlapping verticals in nutrition and several cross-cutting horizontals. Projects Organogram Learn more about us We are an Independent Global Institute anchored in Cambridge (UK) and working across 10 regional networks involving members from over 80 countries. From 2008-2018, we were hosted by the Cambridge Institute of Public Health (supported by the NIHR School of Public Health 2008-10) and the Medical Research Council Elsie Widdowson Laboratory (supported by MRC Human Nutrition Research 2010-18) in partnership with the British Dietetic Association . With support from Innovate UK, we were incorporated as a Cambridge-based, research-intensive, independent non-profit ahead of our 10th Anniversary. We aim to improve food, nutrition, health, and sustainability outcomes by: promoting nutrition-sensitive microenterprises aimed at social equity; strengthening nutrition research at multiple levels; training professionals in clinical and public health nutrition, and influencing policymakers; providing nutrition and health-related advisory services to high-impact organisations. Our strategic plans have been aligned with the United Nations Decade of Action 2016-2025, following which we have successfully registered our strategic commitments for 2026-2030 with the Global Nutrition Report, in line with the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. As of 2026, we deliver our work through the following interrelated sections, as outlined below: SOCIAL ENTERPRISE, Global operations & impact Since 2017, we have supported the development of innovative social enterprise ventures intended to contribute to nutritional equity, population health, and community resilience, such as the multi-award-winning Mobile Teaching Kitchen International Initiative (MTKi) , which operates across multiple jurisdictions. Our work in this area has been supported extensively by UKRI Global and Grand Challenges awards operated through consortia led by the University of Cambridge. Since 2019, our Institute has operated as a non-profit social enterprise hosted at St John’s Innovation Centre , Cambridge, supported by Innovate UK, and our global operations bring together a vast array of professionals from across the six continents into a single delivery framework. Our pathways to impact include international policy dialogue, the development of global youth leaders and the recognition of excellence in communities of practice through annual awards. Learn More Research & innovation Since 2018, our research and innovation have supported the strategic development of our official journal, BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health (BMJ NPH) , which we co-founded and co-own with the BMJ Publishing Group, as well as supporting the development of other journals with which we have project partnerships, such as CABI Food and Nutrition Science Cases . Whilst a proportion of our research is published in journals we co-curate, our research has generated several hundred peer-reviewed papers/outputs over the years, published in a variety of journals and all indexed online. We also published quarterly in the Complete Nutrition (CN) Magazine, where research-led evidence can be communicated to over 20K nutrition practitioners who subscribe to CN. Since 2019, our Chief Scientist has been cross-appointed as a Full Research Professor in Global Nutrition, Health, and Disease (GNHD) within the framework of Ulster University , which is consistently ranked ‘Top in the UK for Food and Nutrition Science’. Our primary research and publications are fully aligned with the GNHD programme, and we regularly contribute outputs to the UK Research Excellence Framework. We run several hubs linked with GNHD: Data Science and Evidence Synthesis (including Dietary Assessment ); Human Interventions (including Nutrition and Vascular Function ); Educational and Development Studies ; and Doctoral Research Projects . Each hub has several interrelated active projects across themes, including cardiometabolic, cognitive, malnutrition risk, nutrition, and non-communicable disease prevention. In 2025, in the margins of COP30, the CREATE Centre for Population Health, Resilience and Sustainability was established within our research and innovation framework to tackle global challenges, with research looking at whole-systems approaches beyond food, nutrition and health. Learn More Since 2018, we have spearheaded the International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE) as a professional membership platform for the global community of interdisciplinary professionals involved in nutrition education and innovation. IANE provides high-quality, evidence-based resources, including accredited CPD/CME courses and webinars, as well as a career development framework linked with different levels of membership and associated postnominals. IANE also hosts a series of Special Interest Groups for members, and each is linked to a Special Collection. A flagship resource of IANE is the iKANN Nutrition Research Registry , which enables knowledge exchange on upcoming studies that inform the evidence base across food, nutrition, and health. IANE is complemented by a Virtual Learning Environment where we develop and host bespoke courses targeting different groups of professional learners. Additionally, we draw on educational content from a series of textbooks in the field, which we have edited/authored/co-authored, including Essentials of Nutrition in Medicine and Healthcare , as well as the nutrition content in Essential Lifestyle Medicine. For a decade, we have been running flagship educational offerings such as our internationally renowned Cambridge Summer School and Foundation Certificate in Applied Human Nutrition , accredited by professional bodies such as the Royal Society of Biology and the Royal College of Physicians , and endorsed by the University of Parma . We are also in year 12 of our annual International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health , bringing together key opinion leaders from across six continents each year and determining next steps in applying scientific knowledge to society through education and training, as well as advocacy and policy. Each year, the Summit Poster Competition receives scientific abstracts, which are subsequently published along with the Summit Proceedings in our flagship journal, BMJ NPH. Both our Summer School and Summit are fully hybrid, enabling in-person or online participation from anywhere in the world. We advise and supervise several Doctoral Researchers and PhD candidates registered with academic partner institutions, including Ulster University and King's College London in the UK, as well as several universities internationally. To enable collective peer review and knowledge exchange, we regularly convene an active Graduate Studies Forum attended by members of our Virtual Core, including senior academic colleagues and early- to mid-career researchers from a variety of institutions worldwide. The Forum serves as a focal point for our global research capacity-building efforts in Food, Nutrition, and Health. Education & Training Learn More Since 2024, our external consulting has been offered primarily through Ray Advisory Services  , drawing on the collective expertise of the NNEdPro ecosystem and our Chief Scientist to provide a range of services, including clinical consulting through healthcare delivery partners. We regularly advise on a non-profit basis to government agencies, multilaterals, and third-sector organisations in the UK and internationally. We also undertake corporate consulting with industry, providing independent scientific expertise/advice around shared ethical goals for population benefit. consulting & Advisory Services Learn More Anchor 1 OUR VALUE PROPOSITION TO CORPORATE CLIENTS We can advance and accelerate food, nutrition, and health portfolios by enhancing quality, adding value, and enabling outreach to new audiences. key services Human Intervention Trial Design and Delivery: Expert advice on clinical trial strategies, designs and deliveries. Health Claims Studies: Support in developing health claim strategies. Nutritional Product Design and Nutrition Data Analysis: In-depth analysis of nutrition-related data for food and nutrition products and services. Bespoke Nutrition Training: Tailored nutrition training courses to meet your organisation’s specific needs. Transformational Leadership Development: Leadership programmes customised to your workforce requirements. why choose nnedpro Proven Track Record: Over 18 years of experience in delivering timely, cutting-edge solutions and tailored training to organisations in the food, nutrition, and health sectors. Tailored Approach: Alignment of skills and experience with your strategic goals for portfolio enhancement. Global Collaborative Network: Access to a vast global network of expertise from nutrition and healthcare professionals. Clinically and Scientifically Trained Team: Rapid delivery of results by a team of professionals with nutrition, clinical and scientific backgrounds. Agile Problem-Solving: NNEdPro can quickly assess and address diverse needs to enhance your organisation's success. Our Consultancy Booklet 2025 IMPACT REPORT Target 2030: Food and Nutrition Policy Published December 2025 An 'A to Z' of NNEdPro's activities, outputs and expertise from the last 17 years. 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members Navigation Presidential Officers Board of Directors Operations Volunteers Interns International Virtual Core International Collaborators Regional Networks Academy (IANE) Network Ambassadors Network Alumni Network Interdisciplinary Project Teams Advisory & Steering Committees Special Interest Groups Members Index NNEdPro-IANE Special interest groups (sigs) Our Special Interest Groups (SIGs) , part of the International Knowledge Application Network Hub in Nutrition (iKANN), offer professionals in nutrition a unique platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing. Overseen by the Virtual Core , each SIG is aligned with one of the 13 Special Collections curated by BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health , highlighting innovative research in nutrition and lifestyle. SIG members gain access to exclusive Discussion Boards , organised meetings, and networking opportunities within our IANE-iKANN portal . These groups foster a vibrant exchange of ideas and support professional development across various nutrition topics. If you’re interested in joining a SIG, please contact admin.support@nnedpro.org.uk . Behavioural Nutrition Co-Chairs: Ana Ines Estevez Magnasco Joanne Cecil Evelyn Efua Payin Liana-Mirela Constantinescu Maha Fuad AlJar Olutayo Adeyemi Ruth Roldán Torres Virginia Uhley Food, Mood and Mental Health Co-Chairs: (Vacancy) Dyuti Bag Rafatu Tahairu Ruth Roldán Torres Swapan Banerjee Virginia Uhley Nutrition and Cardiometabolic Health Co-Chairs: Maria Papagiannaki Melanie Moore Adriana Salgado Francesca Amitrano Liana-Mirela Constantinescu Sneha Krishnamurti Konka Nutrition, Immunity, and Infection (COVID-19) Co-Chairs: (Vacancy) Public Health Nutrition Co-Chairs: Deborah Kennedy Swapan Banerjee Ana Ines Estevez Magnasco Ananya Roy Evelyn Efua Payin Francesca Amitrano Halima Jama Helena Trigueiro Maha Fuad AlJar Maria Kardakova Maria Papagiannaki Rafatu Tahairu Ruth Roldán Torres Sneha Krishnamurti Konka Teshome Elema Virginia Uhley Clinical Nutrition Co-Chairs: Teshome Elema Sneha Krishnamurti Konka Dyuti Bag Halima Jama Liana-Mirela Constantinescu Maha Fuad AlJar Maria Papagiannaki Swapan Banerjee Virginia Uhley Global Food Security Co-Chairs: Andre Laperriere Jackson Mudengeya Evelyn Efua Payin Olutayo Adeyemi Sneha Krishnamurti Konka Sonigitu Asibong Ekpe Nutrition and Women’s Health Co-Chairs: Rafatu Tahairu Sneha Krishnamurti Konka Evelyn Efua Payin Francesca Amitrano Halima Jama Liana-Mirela Constantinescu Ruth Roldán Torres Swapan Banerjee Virginia Uhley Nutrition, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Co-Chairs: Jordan Stanford Maria Kardakova Evelyn Efua Payin Maria Papagiannaki Maha Fuad AlJar Rafatu Tahairu Ruth Roldán Torres Sneha Krishnamurti Konka Diet, Sustainability and Climate Change Co-Chairs: Sonigitu Asibong Ekpe Nouira Mohamed Salah Evelyn Efua Payin Maha Fuad AlJar Olutayo Adeyemi Ruth Roldán Torres Sneha Krishnamurti Konka Virginia Uhley Implementing Effective Interventions in Healthcare Co-Chairs: Hailey Donnelly (Vacancy) Adriana Salgado Ananya Roy Evelyn Efua Payin Francesca Amitrano Virginia Uhley Halima Jama Nutrition Education Co-Chairs: Virginia Uhley Melanie Moore Evelyn Efua Payin Halima Jama Maha Fuad AlJar Maria Kardakova Maria Papagiannaki Olutayo Adeyemi Rafatu Tahairu Ruth Roldán Torres Sneha Krishnamurti Konka Swapan Banerjee Precision Nutrition Co-Chairs: Charlotte Pratt Deborah Kennedy Evelyn Efua Payin Francesca Amitrano Maha Fuad AlJar Maria Kardakova Ruth Roldán Torres Sneha Krishnamurti Konka Swapan Banerjee Virginia Uhley GIP Meeting Discussion Boards Prior to the establishment of the special interest groups (SIGs), there was a single global innovation panel (GIP) bringing together ideas from NNEdPro and IANE members, and the outputs of this panel can be viewed below. GIP Discussion Board - Precision Nutrition - 6 March 2023 GIP Discussion Board - Implications of a Precision Nutrition Framework - 6 March 2023 GIP Discussion Board - Food Security - Workshop Planning - 7 March 2022 GIP Discussion Board - Food Security - Definitions - 7 March 2022 GIP Discussion Board - Environmental Sustainability - General - 27 November 2021 GIP Discussion Board - Environmental Sustainability- Funding Ask - 27 November 2021

members Navigation Presidential Officers Board of Directors Operations Volunteers Interns International Virtual Core International Collaborators Regional Networks Academy (IANE) Network Ambassadors Network Alumni Network Interdisciplinary Project Teams Advisory & Steering Committees Special Interest Groups Members Index Honorary Intercultural Ambassador Shivali Bhammer youth ambassadorS [VOLUNTARY] At our 10th Anniversary in 2018 we launched our ambassadors and outreach programme. From 2020 to 2024, Youth Ambassadors were drawn from the Kids Kitchen Club Challenge. From 2021-2024 , Giselle Dürre and Nikitah Ray became the Joint Lead Junior Ambassadors with a special focus on climate change, sustainability and food security. Since 2024 Nikitah Ray has continued as Lead Global Youth Ambassador. From 2025, finalists of the annual Global Youth Essay Competition are given the opportunity to become members of the Youth Ambassadors Club, under the continued leadership of Nikitah Ray. Kids Kitchen Club Challenge Global Youth Essay Competition Lead youth Ambassador Nikitah Ray Youth Ambassadors club Members 2026 Adit Mital Chidera Chioma Ginny Hathaway Maryam Bahzad Natalie Tha Rose Howison Utkarsh Gupta Central Support Samyyia Ashraf Shumone Ray Francesco Giurdanella Past Junior Ambassadors

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

Upcoming nutrition education events @ NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health 2026 Events Calendar Upcoming Events Past Events' Blogs past events Sat 13 Dec St Andrews Satellite Event on Medical Nutrition Education / University of St Andrews Details 13 Dec 2025, 14:30 – 17:00 GMT University of St Andrews, St Andrews KY16 9AJ, UK +64 more Sat 13 Dec Global Youth Essay Competition & Festival of Ideas / St Leonards School Details 13 Dec 2025, 09:00 – 13:00 GMT St Leonards School, The Pends, St Andrews KY16 9QJ, UK We are pleased to invite schools and individuals to participate in the Youth Essay Competition as part of the 11th International Summit titled: ’Food and Nutrition Policy: From Human to Planetary Health’’. +10 more Fri 12 Dec Culinary Ecology: A Hands-On Cooking Experience / Dundee International Women's Centre Details 12 Dec 2025, 17:30 – 21:30 GMT Dundee International Women's Centre, Unit 9B, Manhattan Works, Dundonald St, Dundee DD3 7PY, UK An immersive 4-hands culinary masterclass grounded in traditional ecological knowledge and climate-resilient foodways led by Chef Jaroslav Guzanic and the Ristolab team. See All Thu 11 Dec Gala Tartan Dinner / Dundee & Angus College Details 11 Dec 2025, 19:00 – 23:00 Dundee & Angus College, Gardyne Rd, Broughty Ferry, Dundee DD5 1NY, UK +1 more Wed 10 Dec 11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition & Health / Dundee & St Andrews, Scotland, UK Details 10 Dec 2025, 13:00 GMT – 13 Dec 2025, 13:00 GMT Dundee & St Andrews, Scotland, UK We are thrilled to announce the 11th International Summit under the theme “Target 2030: Food and Nutrition Policy - From Human to Planetary Health”. Join us to exchange ideas, forge collaborations, and shape the future of food and nutrition policy for a healthier planet. +251 more Mon 24 Nov Belem Satellite Event on Food Security & Sustainability / Belém Details 24 Nov 2025, 18:00 – 22:00 Belém, Av. Serzedelo Corrêa, 15 - Nazaré, Belém - PA, 66025-240, Brazil This engaging session addresses critical themes in global food security and sustainability, with regional and international insights. +90 more Tue 11 Nov Nairobi Satellite Event on Strengthening Food Systems, Nutrition & Health: Through Availability and Access / Virtual Details 11 Nov 2025, 14:00 – 17:00 GMT+3 Virtual +68 more Wed 05 Nov Ulster Satellite Event on Precision Nutrition / Room H215, Coleraine Campus Details 05 Nov 2025, 09:30 – 17:00 GMT Room H215, Coleraine Campus, Ulster University, Cromore Rd, Coleraine BT52 1SA, UK This expanded symposium features morning and afternoon sessions focused on cutting-edge research and practice in Precision Nutrition. +105 more Tue 28 Oct Mobile Teaching Kitchen Workshops at St. David’s Centre / St Andrews Details 28 Oct 2025, 16:00 – 29 Oct 2025, 20:00 St Andrews, 23 Albany Park, St Andrews KY16 8BP, UK +14 more Mon 28 Jul Kuala Lumpur Satellite Event on Nutrition, Disease Prevention and Systems Thinking / Kuala Lumpur Details 28 Jul 2025, 14:00 – 17:00 GMT+8 Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia NNEdPro Global Institute is pleased to collaborate with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) to host a special Satellite Event in Malaysia, focusing on advancing food and nutrition sciences and preventative medicine, as part of the 11th NNEdPro-IANE International Summit on Food, Nutrition & Health. +72 more Thu 10 Jul Biel Satellite Event - Culinary Masterclass / Biel Details 10 Jul 2025, 14:30 – 18:30 CEST Biel, Murtenstrasse 7, 2502 Biel, Switzerland Explore the culinary traditions of Mexico and Central Europe, reduce food waste, and unleash your inner chef! Join us in Biel/Bienne for a hands-on cooking workshop that blends sustainability, creativity, and culinary heritage in one delicious experience. Note: Limited to 15 pax! See All Thu 10 Jul Bern Satellite Event on Nutrition in Population Health / Bern University of Applied Sciences Details 10 Jul 2025, 09:00 – 12:00 CEST Bern University of Applied Sciences, Schwarztorstrasse 48, 3007 Bern, Switzerland NNEdPro Global Institute is pleased to collaborate with Bern University of Applied Sciences to host a special Satellite Event on Nutrition in Population Health, as part of the 11th NNEdPro-IANE International Summit on Food, Nutrition & Health. +104 more Wed 07 May Mobile Teaching Kitchen Culinary Skills Training / Virtual Event Details 07 May 2025, 19:00 – 23:00 Virtual Event +6 more Tue 17 Dec Main Summit in India / Science City Kolkata Details 17 Dec 2024, 14:00 GMT+5:30 – 20 Dec 2024, 13:00 GMT+5:30 Science City Kolkata, J B S Haldane Avenue, G9RV+GXC, Mirania Gardens, East Topsia, Topsia, Kolkata, West Bengal 700046, India To learn more about the event, please visit https://www.nnedpro.org.uk/summit. +648 more Sun 07 Jul All Things Nutrition and The Mobile Teaching Kitchen Project / Dundee Learn more 07 Jul 2024, 17:00 – 19:00 Dundee, Bonar Hall, Park Place, Dundee, DD1 4HW Wed 03 Jul Mini Masterclass in Medical and Health Systems Nutrition Education / Belfast Details 03 Jul 2024, 17:30 – 19:30 Belfast, York St, Belfast BT15 1ED, UK +85 more Mon 01 Jul Pre-Summit Workshop & Roundtable Discussion / Ulster University Belfast Campus or Online Details 01 Jul 2024, 09:30 – 16:30 Ulster University Belfast Campus or Online +224 more Wed 31 Jan MTK Culinary Skills Training / Dundee Details 31 Jan 2024, 10:00 – 13:00 Dundee, Kingsway, Campus, Old Glamis Rd, Dundee DD3 8LE, UK Load More