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  • 8 Oct 2026 10:51 PM | Matheus Abrantes (Administrator)


    On 10 September 2026, the Annual NNEdPro-IANE Awards Symposium took place at Bern University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland, with simultaneous online participation, bringing together an international community to celebrate excellence, innovation and contribution across nutrition education and practice.

    Organised by NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health and International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE), in partnership with Bern University of Applied Sciences and BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health and supported by the Swiss Association for Cooperation on Food Education as well as The International Food and Nutrition Trust, the symposium brought together educators, healthcare professionals, students and thought leaders from across the globe.

    The annual awards provide an opportunity to recognise individuals and organisations whose work is helping to advance nutrition education, strengthen professional practice and translate knowledge into meaningful impact.

    A Warm Welcome and Opening Remarks

    The ceremony opened with a welcome and remarks from Prof Suzanne Piscopo, Honorary President of NNEdPro and Honorary Senior Dean of the International Academy of Nutrition Educators.

    Her opening remarks set the scene for an afternoon of recognition and celebration, highlighting the breadth of contributions being made across the NNEdPro and IANE communities.

    Medical Nutrition Education Award

    The Medical Nutrition Education Award recognises institutions making a meaningful contribution to how nutrition is taught to healthcare professionals and the wider public.

    Winner: Sabri Ülker Foundation

    The Sabri Ülker Foundation was recognised for its longstanding commitment to making evidence-based nutrition knowledge accessible to healthcare professionals, children and wider society.

    "We are deeply honoured to receive the Medical Nutrition Education Award," the Foundation shared, reflecting on its commitment to ensuring that scientific knowledge creates its greatest value when it is shared, understood and translated into everyday life.

    1st Runner Up: University Hospital Lausanne (CHUV)

    University Hospital Lausanne was recognised for its strong commitment to clinical nutrition education and interdisciplinary training. Its programmes support physicians, nurses, dietitians and other healthcare professionals in applying evidence-based nutrition to clinical practice, including through continuing education.

    2nd Runner Up: Taibah University

    Taibah University was recognised for advancing evidence-based, dietitian-led medical nutrition education and strengthening collaboration across health professions.

    Dr Ahlam El Shikieri accepted the award, noting that the recognition inspires the university "to continue striving for excellence in preparing a nutrition-competent healthcare workforce."

    Outstanding Achievement Award

    The Outstanding Achievement Award celebrates individuals whose sustained contributions have made a significant impact on nutrition education, research and practice.

    Prof Pedro Marques-Vidal, MD, PhD, FESC

    Department of Medicine, Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Lausanne (CHUV), Switzerland

    An internationally recognised physician, epidemiologist and educator, Prof Marques-Vidal was honoured for his contributions to medical nutrition education, clinical research and cardiovascular prevention.

    His work has included integrating nutrition into medical education and strengthening institutional training at CHUV. His career highlights include initiating menuCH, the first national nutrition survey in Switzerland, contributing to the development of the new Swiss dietary guidelines, and receiving the Gold Medal of the European Association of Preventive Cardiology for his research on the dietary prevention of cardiovascular disease.

    Ms Mitali Palodhi – Honorary Fellowship

    Ms Mitali Palodhi was recognised with an Honorary Fellowship for her extensive contribution to public health nutrition, community education and advocacy.

    With more than 30 years of experience, she has held senior leadership roles with the Indian Dietetic Association and FAITH. As a member of the NNEdPro India Team and Advisory Group, she has also contributed to community nutrition education, food safety and One Health initiatives, including UNICEF-supported programmes.

    NNEdPro-IANE Fellowships

    The NNEdPro-IANE Fellowships recognise individuals making sustained contributions to nutrition education, research and professional development.

    Dr Fiona Lavelle

    Senior Lecturer in Nutritional Sciences, King's College London

    A leader in behavioural and culinary nutrition, Dr Lavelle leads the UK's first Culinary Nutrition module and supervises BSc, MSc and PhD research. She also contributes to research projects in partnership with NNEdPro.

    Prof Dr Geeta Appannah

    Professor in Human Nutrition, Qatar University

    With more than 20 years of experience in nutrition and dietetics education, Prof Appannah has contributed to curriculum innovation and nutrition education initiatives across Southeast Asia and collaborates with NNEdPro in the region.

    Faculty Member of the Year Award

    Sarah Armes

    Senior Academic Officer, NNEdPro

    A long-standing lead of the NNEdPro-IANE Summer School, Sarah has overseen its successful delivery over several years and played a key role in developing the IANE examination.

    Jaroslav Guzanič

    Executive Chef and Culinary Educator, Co-Lead of the NNEdPro Swiss Regional Network and Founder of the Swiss Association for Food Education and Behaviour

    Jaroslav has been actively involved in IANE events, NNEdPro International Summits and IANE webinars, bringing culinary practice and expertise into food and nutrition learning.


    Student Member of the Year Award

    Sophie Ognjenovic

    PhD Researcher, King's College London and Virtual Core Member, NNEdPro

    Reflecting on the recognition, Sophie said:

    "I am honoured to receive this NNEdPro-IANE award, as both organisations have been great resources for my research and career development."

    Associate Member of the Year Award

    Priyanka Kotak

    Associate Academic Officer, NNEdPro

    Priyanka supports academic and programme activities across nutrition education initiatives. Reflecting on the previous year's Summit, her first major scientific event, she described the experience as "enjoyable and eye-opening to be part of something bigger than myself."

    Professional Member of the Year Award

    Asim Kumar Manna

    Associate Operations & Academic Officer, NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health

    Marking nearly six years with NNEdPro, Asim's work spans the Mobile Teaching Kitchen (MTK) Initiative in communities across Kolkata, alongside support for projects in several states.

    Reflecting on his experience, he said that each opportunity "has taught me the value of empathy, teamwork and community-based action."

    Administrative Member of the Year Award

    Debashis Chakraborty

    Senior Operations Officer, NNEdPro

    With longstanding experience in operational leadership and team coordination, Debashis has been part of NNEdPro since 2015, describing his journey as "a journey of learning, growth, and meaningful contribution."

    Sucheta Mitra

    Associate Director for Development, NNEdPro

    Having coordinated the IANE Awards over the past couple of years, Sucheta reflected that it was "particularly meaningful to be recognised as part of the same community I have had the privilege of supporting."

    BMJ NPH Paper of the Year Award

    The BMJ NPH Paper of the Year Award

    Winner

    Association of the adherence to EAT-Lancet Planetary Health Diet with mortality in Switzerland: results from the national nutrition survey menuCH

    Authors: Flurina Suter, Linda Beck, Giulia Pestoni and Sabine Rohrmann

    The paper contributes to the growing body of research examining dietary patterns, planetary health and health outcomes.


    Celebrating the 2026 Awardees

    The ceremony concluded with remarks from the Swiss Association for Cooperation on Food Education, followed by networking and informal conversations among attendees in Bern and those joining online.

    The symposium provided an opportunity not only to recognise this year's awardees, but also to celebrate the wider community of educators, researchers, professionals and students contributing to the advancement of nutrition education and practice.

    Congratulations to all the 2026 NNEdPro-IANE Award winners and fellows and thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating their achievements.

    View the full photo album here.


  • 15 Apr 2026 4:27 PM | Matheus Abrantes (Administrator)


    The Annual NNEdPro-IANE Awards Symposium 2026 will be held on Thursday, 10th September 2026 in Bern, Switzerland and online, recognising faculty, professional, and student members for their excellence and continued engagement with the IANE community and member platform in the following categories:
     

    CATEGORIES OPEN TO EVERYONE


    MEDICAL NUTRITION EDUCATION AWARD
    Self-nominated or nominated by a colleague

    Eligibility Criteria  (open to institutions based in and outside of UK who meet at least one of the following requirements)

    • Excellence in nutrition education and teaching practices 
    • Impact in and outstanding contribution to and promotion of nutrition education
    • Recognised as an expert in filed/s of nutrition

     

    OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
    Self-nominated or nominated by a colleague

    Eligibility Criteria

    • Impact in and outstanding contribution to nutrition education of health professionals and the community, or to the development of curriculum and/or policy for the nutrition education of health professionals
    • Examples of ongoing initiatives in the nutrition education and public health domain

    Documents needed to apply

    • Application must be accompanied by at least 2 reference letters
    • Cover letter addressing the criteria
    • Curriculum Vitae
    • List of publications and/or external impacts (e.g. mass media articles and other material showing evidence of reach and impact is desirable)



    NNEDPRO-IANE FELLOWSHIP
    Self-nominated or nominated by a colleague

    Eligibility Criteria (must meet at least one of the following requirements)

    • Seniority and outstanding service to the profession, as a leader, role model or mentor
    • Impact in and outstanding contribution to and promotion of nutrition education
    • Recognised as an expert in field/s of nutrition
    • Attributes of an advanced practitioner
    • Actively participated in the work of NNEdPro/IANE
    • Has been a member of the NNEdPro/IANE for the five years prior to nomination.

    Documents needed to apply

    • Accompanied by 2 reference letters
    • A cover letter addressing the criteria
    • Curriculum Vitae
    • List of publications e.g. articles in peer-reviewed journals, reports, mass media articles and other material showing evidence of reach and impact is desirable.

     

    BMJ NPH PAPER OF THE YEAR
    Self-nominated or nominated by a colleague

    Eligibility Criteria 

    • Has been published in the previous 12 months
    • Multiple citations
    • Shows originality and innovation
    • Well-written - Cohesion and overall presentation
    • Of significance to the research/practice/policy community
    • Evidence of impact – i.e. social reach, AND/OR contributes towards policy outcomes (e.g. mass media and social media metrics)

     

    CATEGORIES OPEN TO IANE MEMBERS ONLY


    NNEDPRO-IANE ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE YEAR
    Self-nominated or nominated by a colleague; awarded to a member of the Academy who has demonstrated commitment to nutrition education and education of health professionals.

    Eligibility Criteria

    • Has been a member of NNEdPro-IANE for at least 2 years
    • Demonstrated commitment to nutrition education and education of health professionals AND
    • Active participation in IANE (e.g. attended all journal clubs, contributed to a journal club(s) or newsletter)


    NNEDPRO-IANE PROFESSIONAL MEMBER OF THE YEAR
    Self-nominated or nominated by a colleague; awarded to a member of the Academy who has demonstrated commitment to nutrition education and education of health professionals.

    Eligibility Criteria

    • Has been a member of NNEdPro-IANE for at least 3 years
    • Demonstrated commitment and contribution to nutrition education and education of health professionals AND
    • Active participation in IANE (e.g. attended all journal clubs, contributed to a journal club(s) or newsletter)



    NNEDPRO-IANE FACULTY MEMBER OF THE YEAR
    Self-nominated or nominated by a colleague; awarded to a member of the Academy who has demonstrated commitment to nutrition education and education of health professionals.

    Eligibility Criteria 

    • Has been a member of IANE for at least 1 year
    • Contribution to one or more IANE Webinars and Journal Clubs
    • Have actively participated as a mentor as part of the IANE Faculty Mentors Panel
    • Sustained excellence and impact



    NNEDPRO-IANE STUDENT MEMBER OF THE YEAR 
    Self-nominated or nominated by a colleague; awarded to a member of the Academy who has demonstrated commitment to nutrition education and education of health professionals.

    Eligibility Criteria

    • Has been a member of IANE for at least 1 year
    • Demonstrated commitment to nutrition research and education of health professionals AND
    • Active participation in IANE (e.g. attended all journal clubs, contributed to a journal club(s) or newsletter)

     

    NNEDPRO-IANE ADMINISTRATIVE MEMBER OF THE YEAR
    Self-nominated or nominated by a colleague

    Eligibility Criteria

    • Has been a member of IANE for at least 1 year
    • Demonstrated commitment to the NNEdPro-IANE work


    SUMMER SCHOOL AND FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED HUMAN NUTRITION ESSAY COMPETITION WINNER
    Selected by the faculty
    Eligibility Criteria

    • Needs to be registered to the Summer School 

     

    SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION HERE

    Applications close on 15th June 2026. Winners announcement on 10th September 2026.

    Anyone can submit nominations; however, only NNEdPro-IANE members can apply for the membership-level categories. The Outstanding Achievement Award, NNEdPro-IANE Fellowship, Medical Nutrition Education Award and BMJ NPH Paper of the Year categories are open to everyone.

    These awards are supported and ratified by The International Food and Nutrition Trust with the aim to recognise and celebrate excellence in nutrition education and innovation contributions.

    For queries, you can send us an email at info@iane.online with the subject line ''NNEdPro-IANE Awards 2026”.


  • 21 May 2025 8:36 AM | Sarah Anderson (Administrator)

    On 30th April 2025, the Annual NNEdPro-IANE Awards Symposium took place at the historic Selwyn College, Cambridge, with simultaneous online participation, to honour excellence and innovation in nutrition education and practice.

    Organised by the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition & Health and the International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE), in partnership with BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health (BMJ NPH) and supported by The International Food and Nutrition Trust (TIFN), the event brought together educators, professionals, students, and thought leaders from across the globe.

    A Warm Welcome and Opening Remarks

    The event opened with a warm welcome from Professors Sumantra Ray and Pauline Douglas, who reflected on the growing momentum in the global nutrition education landscape and emphasised the pivotal role of NNEdPro-IANE in nurturing emerging talent and innovation. Their opening was followed by remarks from Prof Suzanne Piscopo Joint Honorary President of NNEdPro-IANE, who praised the community’s continued engagement and global collaboration.

    Celebrating Dedication and Impact in Nutrition Education

    The NNEdPro-IANE Awards Symposium is an opportunity to celebrate individual and institutional achievements and a moment to recognise the broader progress in nutrition education and public health. This year, a new category – the Medical Nutrition Education Award – was introduced, further expanding the platform for acknowledging transformative contributions in the field of medical nutrition.

    Awards were presented across two major groups: open categories recognising all contributors to the field, and member-exclusive categories celebrating exceptional involvement within the IANE network.

    The 2025 Award Categories

    Open Categories:

    • Medical Nutrition Education Award (new in 2025)
    • Outstanding Achievement Award
    • NNEdPro-IANE Fellowship
    • BMJ NPH Paper of the Year

    Member-Only Categories:

    • Associate Member of the Year
    • Professional Member of the Year
    • Administrative Member of the Year
    • Faculty Member of the Year
    • Student Member of the Year
    • Essay Competition Winner (Summer School & Foundation Certificate)

    Each award was a testament to excellence, impact, and commitment across various levels of professional and academic practice.

    Spotlight on the 2025 Award Recipients

    A standout moment of the event was the presentation of the Outstanding Achievement Award to multiple members of the NICHE B Vitamins Research Group at Ulster University. Professors Helene McNulty and Mary Ward, alongside Drs Catherine Hughes, Leane Hoey, Aoife Caffrey, Michelle Clements, Bethany Duffy, Ryan Barlow, and Shane Gordon, were honoured for their groundbreaking contributions to research, education, and policy in micronutrient health and public nutrition.

    In the newly introduced Medical Nutrition Education Award category, Imperial College London was awarded first place for its leadership in embedding nutrition education within clinical training. The award was accepted by Dr Richard Pinder and Dr Christopher James Harvey on behalf of the institution’s School of Public Health. Queen Mary University of London received second place in recognition of collaborative curriculum development efforts within their medical programme, with Dr Jenny Blythe and Dr Safiya Virji accepting the award on behalf of their institution.

    Two distinguished leaders were inducted into the NNEdPro-IANE Fellowship, recognising their leadership, mentorship, and long-standing service to the profession:

    • Dr Glenys Jones (Association for Nutrition), and
    • Professor Fiona McCullough (University of Nottingham)

    Celebrating Our Community: IANE Member Awards

    Among this year’s community-focused awards:

    • Affiliate Member of the Year: Dr Suvetha Manoharan (NNEdPro)
    • Associate Member of the Year: Ana Ines Estevez Magnasco (University of Bonn)
    • Professional Member of the Year: Prince Ishmael Dimah (Healthplus Africa Care)
    • Administrative Members of the Year: 2024 Summit Organising Committee (NNEdPro)

    Dr Suvetha Manoharan also achieved top honours in the Summer School Essay Competition, with Gerald Cheruiyot and Eoin Ryan placing as the first and second runners-up respectively – a demonstration of the growing talent within our educational programmes.

    Looking Ahead: Innovation, Inclusion, and Impact

    The 2025 Awards Symposium served as a powerful reminder of the transformative potential of nutrition education – not just as a discipline, but as a catalyst for global health improvement. Across diverse sectors and regions, the NNEdPro-IANE community continues to champion evidence-based practice, cross-sector collaboration, and leadership in both local and international contexts.

    As we look to the future, the achievements of this year’s awardees inspire us to continue fostering inclusive, impactful, and innovative approaches to nutrition and health education.

    Congratulations to all our winners and nominees!

    Their work represents the spirit of collaboration, evidence-based practice, and excellence that defines the NNEdPro-IANE network.


    Full List of 2025 NNEdPro-IANE Winners

    Affiliate Member of the Year

    Dr Suvetha Manoharan | NNEdPro


    Associate Member of the Year

    Ana Ines Estevez Magnasco | University of Bonn


    Professional Member of the Year

    Prince Ishmael Dimah| Healthplus Africa Care


    Administrative Members of the Year

    2024 Summit Organising Committee | NNEdPro


    NNEdPro-IANE Fellowship

    Dr Glenys Jones | Association for Nutrition (AfN)


    NNEdPro-IANE Fellowship

    Prof Fiona McCollough | University of Nottingham


    Summer School Essay Competition

    Winner: Dr Suvetha Manoharan | NNEdPro

    1st Runner Up:  Gerald Cheruiyot

    2nd Runner Up: Eoin Ryan


    Outstanding Achievement Award

    Ulster University's NICHE B Vitamins Group

    Prof Helene McNulty 

    Prof Mary Ward

    Dr Catherine Hughes

    Dr Leane Hoey

    Dr Aoife Caffrey

    Dr Michelle Clements

    Dr Bethany Duffy

    Dr Ryan Barlow

    Dr Shane Gordon


    Medical Nutrition Education Award 

    Winner: Imperial College London (Accepted by Dr Richard Pinder and Dr Christopher James Harvey)


    2nd Place: Queen Mary University of London (Accepted by Dr Jenny Blythe and Dr Safiya Virji)

    3rd Place: University of Bristol (Accepted by Prof Trevor Thompson)


    BMJ Paper of the Year Award

    Winner: Paper titled ‘Effects of vitamin D and L-cysteine cosupplementation on circulating bioavailable and total 25-hydroxy-vitamin D, the free/total testosterone ratio and inflammatory biomarkers in healthy vitamin D-deficient African Americans: a placebo-controlled double-blind clinical trial: BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health 2024;7’

    Sushil K Jain, Jeffrey Justin Margret, Alonzo Zachary, Marissa M Lally, John A Vanchiere, Maroun J Mhanna, Runhua Shi, Steven N Levine

    2nd place: Paper titled ‘Prescribing practices in the treatment of wasting: secondary analysis from a randomised trial: BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health 2024;7’

    Susan M Rattigan, Kyra H Grantz, Kerstin Hanson, Celine Langendorf, Fatou Berthé, Rebecca Grais, Sheila Isanaka  

    For more information about our awards, events, and upcoming initiatives, visit NNEdPro Global Institute or join the International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE) today.

    View the full photo album here.

  • 1 Oct 2024 3:07 PM | Sarah Anderson (Administrator)

    On the 25th of September 2024, the NNEdPro-IANE Awards Symposium took place at the historic Wolfson College, Cambridge, bringing together experts, educators, and students in the field of nutrition to celebrate outstanding contributions to nutrition education.

    Organised by the NNEdPro Global Institute and the International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE), in partnership with BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health (BMJ NPH), and supported by The International Food and Nutrition Trust (TIFN), the event was a testament to the dedication and achievements of individuals making significant strides in nutrition and public health. 

     

    A Warm Welcome and Opening Remarks

    The symposium commenced with an engaging introduction by co-hosts Professor Sumantra Ray and Professor Pauline Douglas, whose insights set the tone for a day of recognition and reflection. Their remarks highlighted the growing importance of nutrition education in improving global health outcomes and the role NNEdPro-IANE has played in advancing this mission. Following this, Lord Richard Balfe, Joint Honorary President of the NNEdPro-IANE, delivered the opening remarks.  


    Recognising the Trailblazers in Nutrition Education 

    The Awards Symposium is more than just an event—it's a celebration of progress. By recognising the achievements of faculty members, professionals, students, and administrators, NNEdPro and IANE aim to inspire a new generation of nutrition educators and advocates. The awards reflect the breadth of expertise and dedication across diverse areas, from curriculum development to public health initiatives. 


    The 2024 Award Categories 

    This year's awards spanned several categories, each designed to honour excellence across various sectors of the NNEdPro-IANE community. The awards presented were: 

    • Outstanding Achievement Award 

    • NNEdPro-IANE Fellowship 

    • Associate Member of the Year 

    • Professional Member of the Year 

    • Faculty Member of the Year 

    • Student Member of the Year 

    • Administrative Member of the Year 

    • BMJ NPH Paper of the Year 

    Each awardee was recognised for their technical achievements and dedication to advancing the understanding and importance of nutrition education in global health. 

     

    Spotlight on the 2024 Award Recipients 


    A highlight of the event was the presentation of the Joint Outstanding Achievement Awards, which recognised two distinguished leaders in nutrition education. Professor Nitya Rao (University of East Anglia) and Professor Susan Lanham-New (University of Surrey) were awarded Honorary Fellowships for their exceptional contributions to nutrition science and public health. As part of their recognition, both professors delivered keynote presentations, sharing insights from their extensive careers and groundbreaking research, which have significantly advanced the understanding and implementation of nutrition education globally. 

    Among the other winners, Professor Clare Wall from the University of Auckland was named Faculty Member of the Year, a reflection of her groundbreaking work in nutrition education. Meanwhile, Jodie Webber from the University of Cambridge and Dr Tam Lac from the Karolinska Institute were jointly awarded Student Member of the Year for their exceptional academic contributions. 

    Special recognition went to Dr Sabyasachi Ray from Peerless Hospital in Kolkata, who was named Associate Member of the Year, and Annemieke Van Ginkel-Res, representing the European Federation of the Association of Dietitians, was awarded Professional Member of the Year. Their efforts underscore the global impact of the NNEdPro-IANE network. 

    Sarah Anderson and Debashis Chakraborty were jointly honoured as Administrative Members of the Year for their role in the summit logistics, while Sucheta Mitra and Matheus Abrantes were recognised for their operational leadership.  


    Celebrating Innovation and Collaboration 

    Innovation was a key theme of the day, with the TIGR2ESS Programme (led by Dr Rekha Bhangaonkar and Prof Shailaja Fennel) and Maria Kardakova, founder of iCook, receiving Special Recognition Awards. These projects exemplify how innovation in nutrition education can translate into real-world impact, addressing issues such as food security, community health, and microenterprise. 

     

    Looking Ahead: The Future of Nutrition Education 

    The NNEdPro-IANE Awards Symposium 2024 not only celebrated the remarkable achievements of individuals but also fostered discussions on the future of nutrition education. Attendees were encouraged to continue pushing boundaries and seeking innovative solutions to global health challenges. 

    As the event concluded, there was a palpable sense of optimism for what lies ahead. The symposium was a powerful reminder that we can create lasting change in nutrition education and public health through collaboration, dedication, and innovation. 

    The event's success and the awardees' accomplishments reflect the vital work being done within the NNEdPro-IANE network and beyond. As we look forward to the next chapter, there is no doubt that these leaders will continue to shape the future of global nutrition. 


    Full List of 2024 NNEdPro-IANE Award Winners



    BMJ NPH Paper of the Year

    Reimagining nutrition education for pregnant adolescents in the face of climate change: a community approach

    View the full photo album here. 

    Author: Sarah Anderson

    Acknowledgements: We are grateful to our board member and Founder-Director of Sustainable Cities, Saeeda Ahmed, for joining us to give out the 2024 awards. 

  • 27 Jul 2023 1:40 PM | Matheus Abrantes (Administrator)


    We proudly announce the esteemed award winners for their exceptional contributions to various causes close to our hearts. These remarkable individuals have been a driving force in creating positive change in marginalised communities, advocating for women's empowerment, and shaping the landscape of the nutrition industry.


    Winner of the IANE Associate Member of the Year Award 2023 with an upgrade to Fellowship​

    Dr Ellen Fallows​


    “I’m honoured to accept this recognition in a field I believe will become one of the most important in healthcare over the next decade. I am grateful for the opportunity to support the work of IANE and NNedPro and to be able to champion the critical role of primary care in supporting people with nutrition.”


    Winner of the IANE Professional Member of the Year Award 2023​

    Sarah Armes


    ​ "I am extremely honoured to be receiving the 2023 IANE Professional Member of the Year Award. I am grateful for the recognition I have received for my contributions to leading the 2023 Summer School in Applied Human Nutrition. This was a full circle moment having partaken in the summer school back in 2020.”


    Winner of the IANE Faculty Member of the Year Award 2023​

    Mayara de Paula


    “Thank you for this amazing honour! It’s always a pleasure working alongside such talented nutrition professionals, who are passionate about making a difference. I learn something new every day, and I can’t wait to continue our work together. It’s a pleasure, thank you again!”


    Winner of the IANE Fellowship Award 2023​

    A/Prof Jimmy Louie​


    "I am deeply honoured to accept the Fellowship of the International Academy of Nutrition Educators. This prestigious recognition reaffirms my commitment to advancing the field of nutrition education and research. I look forward to working with other IANE Fellows and members to shape the future of nutrition education and pave the way for transformative healthcare practices."


    Winner of the IANE Paper of the Year Award 2023​

    Virtual teaching kitchen classes and cardiovascular disease prevention counselling among medical trainees

    Alexander C Razavi, Anna Latoff, Amber Dyer, Jaclyn Lewis Albin, Kristi Artz, Alexandra Babcock, Francesca Cimino, FarzanehDaghigh, Beth Dollinger, Maya Fiellin, Emily A Johnston, Grace Marie Jones, Robert D Karch, Emily T Keller, Heather Nace, Nimisha K Parekh, Stephanie Nelson Petrosky, Amy Robinson, Jessica Rosen, Eva M Sheridan, Susan W Warner, Jada L Willis, led by Timothy S Harlan​

     

    "On behalf of the authors of the paper detailing our research, Virtual Teaching Kitchen Classes and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Counseling Among Medical Trainees, we are thrilled to learn of the selection as Paper of the Year by the IANE. ​This work builds on over ten years of research by the Cooking for Health Optimization with Patients (CHOP) investigators and represents the perseverance and dedication of a nationwide team of faculty members and health professions students during the very challenging time early in the pandemic. ​We have been happy to be able to share the findings that virtual Culinary Medicine programming can be a viable educational model and this recognition has made our work even more rewarding. ​"


    IANE Joint Outstanding Achievement Award 2023 with Honorary Fellowship of IANE​

    HE Dr Maryam Matar


    Acceptance video:


    HE Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri


    Acceptance video:


    NNEDPRO-IANE Regional Networks Awards

    Excellence in Creative Solutions for Food and Nutrition Security​​

    Prof Virginie Zoumenou

    "I want to express again my deepest gratitude for the honour of receiving the 2023 NNEdPro Excellence in creative solutions for Food and nutrition security award for the United States regional network. It is with great pleasure and humility that I accept this prestigious recognition. I sincerely appreciate the award committee for selecting me as the award recipient."


    Wawira Njiru​

    Founder of Food4Education: a project dedicated to providing subsidised nutritious meals to primary school children, aiming to improve nutrition education outcomes​ Food4Education utilises Tap2Eat, a digital mobile platform that incorporates cutting-edge FinTech solutions. This platform enables public primary school children to access nutritious food for education purposes.​ Students receive an NFC smart wristband linked to a virtual wallet. Using the Tap2Eat feature, students can conveniently tap their wristbands to access their meals in under 5 seconds.​ Provided over 10,000,000 meals that have led to improved nutrition, school attendance, performance and higher high school transition rates. ​


    Dr Dorit Avni​

    "In light of the global challenges we are facing, shifting towards a “sustainable healthy diet” can nurture both people and the planet. It is our responsibility as researchers, covering farm-to-fork aspects, to provide evidence-based data and educate the farmers, nutritionists, policymakers and the public about sustainable crops and raise awareness about sustainable functional foods thus ensuring people's well-being and protecting and preserving our natural sources."


    Sudeshna Maitra Nag​

    "I would like to express my sincere gratitude by thanking NNEdPro. It's an honour to be able to receive this prestigious award and this utterly motivates me to continue working hard for the underprivileged and help the society by all possible means."


    We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the nominees, as well as our deep admiration for the recipients of this prestigious award. Their dedication and passion have not only brought them recognition but have also inspired countless others to follow in their footsteps. Our vision goes beyond a mere ceremony; it is about creating a platform that unites outstanding professionals and academics alike. This event is not only a celebration of achievements but also an opportunity to foster meaningful connections and collaborations.

  • 31 Aug 2022 11:47 AM | Deleted user


    Acknowledgement

    Special thank you to the Organising Committee of the 8th International Summit on Nutrition and Health. Huge thank you to our Summit Co-Leads Dominic Crocombe and Prof Sumantra Ray, strategic partners and sponsors, distinguished guests, speakers, and attendees. This event would not have been possible without all of you.

    At this year’s International Summit on Nutrition and Health, organised by the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health (NNEdPro) and the International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE) in partnership with BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, selected IANE members were honoured in recognition of their dedication and outstanding contributions to nutrition research, advocacy and education of health professionals, as well as sustained participation in the Academy. Our heartiest congratulations to the 2022 IANE Awards recipients and we look forward to your continued participation as members of the Academy.


    International Academy of Nutrition Educators 2022 Awards


    ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE YEAR

    Tecla Coleman

    “I’m honored to be recognized and equally honored to be part of such an impactful organization!”


    ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE YEAR

    Jaroslav Guzanic

    “I am extremely honored to be receiving such a great 2022 IANE Associate Member of the Year Award and I am earnestly grateful for the recognition I have received for my work…”


    PROFESSIONAL MEMBER OF THE YEAR

    Dr Luciana Diniz Silva

    “My Brazilian mission is to educate health professionals in the field of nutrition based on the public university tripod: teaching - research - extension." 


    FACULTY MEMBER OF THE YEAR

    Shane McAuliffe

    “I am thrilled to accept the IANE Faculty Member of the Year Award for 2022. May this year, which marked the 2 year anniversary of our educational offerings in the webinar and journal club series and we now have a rich portal of high quality content for our members, which we look forward to reflecting on and sharing insights in the remainder of the year.”


    PAPER OF THE YEAR: 1st PLACE

    Sidrah Nausheen et al.

    Impact evaluation of the efficacy of different doses of vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy on pregnancy and birth outcomes: a randomised, controlled, dose comparison trial in Pakistan

    http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjnph-2021-000304


    PAPER OF THE YEAR: RUNNER-UP

    Anne Katrine Ebitu et al.

    The banana project: a qualitative study of caregivers’ and teachers’ experiences of preschool children participating in a free banana school fruit scheme in rural Tanzania

    http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjnph-2021-000403


    PAPER OF THE YEAR: 2nd RUNNER-UP

    Benjamin Horne et al.

    Association of periodic fasting with lower severity of COVID-19 outcomes in the SARS-CoV-2 prevaccine era: an observational cohort from the INSPIRE registry

    http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjnph-2022-000462


    Thank you to our panellist Martin Kohlmeier, MD, PhD, Editor-in-Chief, BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health

    https://nutrition.bmj.com/


    IANE FELLOWSHIP

    Professor Lauren Ball

    “Thank you very much for the privilege of being recognized for my work through fellowship with IANE, specifically thank you Shumone, Bree, Suzanne, Sucheta, and Pauline. It is really nice timing given that it's been 10 years since I first joined the NNEdPro family. I hope that there's at least another 10 years that lays ahead particularly as I take up the role of the chair of IANE Steering Committee. I'm sure we can all agree that NNEdPro has reached heights beyond what any of us could have imagined and the sky is still the limit as we all work together to improve nutrition and health for the benefit of all. ”


    IANE FELLOWSHIP

    Dr Celia Laur


    “I'm pleased to accept the award for the IANE Fellowship. It's always great to be working with NNEdPro. I wanted to take this opportunity to acknowledge the full team and everybody that is always involved in the work we do. Looking forward to many opportunities to come.”


    OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

    Andy Burman

    “Dear colleagues, I'm delighted to receive the Outstanding Achievement Award this year. The Academy's work is vital, and beeing involved in nutrition and dietetic education for nearly 20 years, I feel very close to the subject and also passionate that the quality of education and nutrition training available to healthcare professionals and more widely need to be at the highest quality. The work of the Academy is crucial, and I'm overwhelmed by the fact that you have granted this award to me this year. Thank you!”


    Dr Isobel Contento

    “I am extremely honored to be presented with this award. I admire your work and your international reputation for doing great education about nutrition and health. I am so pleased that SNEB is in a partnership with you. I was on the SNEB Board of Directors when the arrangements were made. I accept this award with gratitude. It has been an honor to work in the field of nutrition education and to see it change and grow!”


    Thank you to the IANE Awards Panel

    ▪          Sucheta Mitra

    ▪          Prof Suzanne Piscopo

    ▪          Prof Sumantra Ray

    ▪          Prof Lauren Ball

    ▪          Pauline Douglas RD

    ▪          Breanna Lepre APD

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  • 23 Dec 2021 7:53 PM | Kai Sento Kargbo

    Written by Sento Kai Kargbo

    Acknowledgements: A sincere thank you to our host, Shane McAuliffe, and presenters for their time and insights and to the NNEdPro ANZ network for their continued efforts in promoting nutrition education among health professionals in line with the NNEdPro mission.

    Webinar Presenters: Dr. Tracy McCaffrey, Breanna Lepre, and Dr Crowley

    For our final workshop of the 2021 webinar series, NNEdPro and IANE members, including members from our regional networks, convened to learn more about health communications in the social media era and the work of the NNEdPro ANZ regional network in medical nutrition education. This blog summarises the proceedings from the webinar session, including current research and key themes. 

    Our first presentation of the evening by Dr. Tracy McCaffrey covered the topic of health communications in the social media/online era. Whilst bringing together people from across the world to share ideas and cultures and improving communication in a number of ways, social media platforms present a host of challenges for nutrition and health professionals in communicating health. This is especially true of the wave of misinformation and disinformation we have witnessed so far during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, person-centred care, a guiding principle in health promotion, is difficult to achieve online mostly due to the competing voices on social media from health professionals and so-called influencers with quick fixes and solutions to the nutrition and health concerns individuals face. For this reason, it is important that health professionals adopt a communications strategy tailored to online/social media platforms in order to ensure reach whilst maintaining clear, consistent, and accurate messaging. As such researchers from Monash University in Australia formulated a health communication toolkit for improved nutrition and health education online via social media platforms.


    Image 1. Health Communication Toolkit sourced from Monash University website. 

    There are six (6) steps involved in planning health communications online;

    • Set goals
    • Assess
    • Understand your audience
    • Refine objectives
    • Strategy
    • Evaluate
    A key aspect of communicating online, like other means of communication, is knowing and understanding your audience. Dr McCaffrey emphasised the need to learn the language of your target audience to better understand what is important to them and find messages that can motivate and inspire. In the end of her presentation, Dr McCaffrey shared key tips in communicating health via social media;
    • Choose social media platform already used by audience.  
    • Quality social media content takes skills and time.
    • Body dissatisfaction in triggered by social media.
    • Strategies promoting successful engagement vary.
    • Understand attitudes and behaviours.
    • Use a positive tone of voice.
    • Show your credentials and be authentic.
    • 8.   Having engaged followers matter more than total numbers.

    Our next presenters, Breanna Lepre and Dr Crowley discussed medical nutrition education, referencing case studies  and lessons learned from ongoing research in Australia and New Zealand. Breanna Lepre presented key findings from ongoing PhD research which is broadly focused on developing a competency framework towards improving nutrition education in medicine. Results from 22 semi-structured interviews conducted online with a cohort of UK and Australian doctors indicate that the frequency of nutrition advice provided by medical professionals vary considerably from one doctor to the other. Although participants recognised the importance of nutrition care, they understand that they are ill-equipped in nutrition-related knowledge and skills but also in relation to the systems that might support integrated care.

    In conclusion, nutrition education remains insufficiently incorporated in medical training globally. A key barrier to nutrition care in medical practice is insufficient nutrition-related knowledge and skills among medical professionals. Insufficient consultation time is also reported to impact the quality of nutrition care provided to patients. As such, concerted efforts are required at the level of the individual and institution in order to address the need for improved nutrition care in medical settings for better health outcomes.


    References

    Lepre B, Crowley J, Mpe D, Bhoopatkar H, Mansfield KJ, Wall C, Beck EJ. Australian and New Zealand Medical Students’ Attitudes and Confidence towards Providing Nutrition Care in Practice. Nutrients. 2020; 12(3):598.

    Lepre B, Mansfield KJ, Ray S, Beck EJ. Nutrition Competencies For Medicine: An integrative Review and Critical Synthesis. BMJ Open. 2021;11:e043066. Doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2020-043066.

    Lepre B, Mansfield KJ, Ray S, Beck EJ. Reference to Nutrition in Medical Accreditation and Curriculum Guidance: A Comparative Analysis. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health. 2021;bmjnph-2021-000234. Doi:10.1136/bmjnph-2021-000234.

    Lepre B, Mansfield KJ, Beck EJ. Stakeholder engagement in competency framework development in health professions: A systematic review. Frontiers in Medicine. 2021;8:759848.



  • 13 Oct 2021 3:11 PM | Kai Sento Kargbo

    • Written By Sento Kai Kargbo

      Edited by Shane McAuliffe

       

      Acknowledgements: A sincere thank you to the panel and presenters for their time and insights, and to the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) for their support in the production of this webinar session.  

      Webinar Presenters

      Helena Trigueiro, Dr. Minha Rajput-Ray, Alan Flanagan and Prof Sumantra Ray

      Journal Club Presenters and Panel

      Shane McAuliffe, Alan Flanagan, Prof Sumantra Ray, Helena Trigueiro and Dr. Minha Rajput-Ray

       

      Webinar Summary

      In June of this year, IANE and NNEdPro members gathered yet again for another session of our webinar series, on “Workplace Wellbeing – Diet, Mind, Movement, Sleep”, which, as the name implies, focused on health and wellbeing initiatives at work, especially with regard to dietary patterns of workers, movement and/or physical activity, and sleep. This blog aims to summarise key themes from the session, including main take-home points.

      Recordings of past webinar and journal clubs can be found on the IANE portal.

      As guests in attendance, we were welcomed to yet another webinar session by Shane McAuliffe, Science Communications Lead at NNEdPro, followed by an introduction of the evening’s line-up of presenters.

      We first heard from Prof Sumantra Ray, NNEdPro Executive Director and Founding Chair, on the importance of wellbeing initiatives at work and the role of employers in health promotion. As part of his presentation, Prof Ray discussed the findings from the ‘Wellbeing at Work” survey conducted pre-COVID by Nuffield Health. Researchers found that one-third of workers were more likely to go to work ill, primarily due to job security and the economic downturn. Further, only 18% of the UK population reported experiencing a high level of wellbeing (“flourishing”) – an already dire situation that has been further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, the workplace remains an optimal setting for health promotion, where employers are well placed to make significant differences in health behaviour such as regular health checks, taking breaks, nutritional advice, and increased physical activity.

       

      Image 1. Infographic summarising key findings from the Nuffield Health “Wellbeing at Work” Survey.


    • On Food, Hydration, and Nutritional Supplements

    • ✔ Poor diet quality can comprise immune function. A study by Kim H. et al (2021), recently published in BMJ NPH, found that plant-based diets and pescatarian diets are linked with less severe COVID-19 illness. This study included frontline workers from 6 high-income countries (Germany, France, USA, Italy, Spain, and UK). Plant-based diets or pescatarian diets had 73% and 59% lower odds of severe COVID-19 infection.

    • ✔ Micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) are required in small quantities but are critical for metabolism and supporting optimal immune function.

    • ✔ Our total body mass is >70% of water, and therefore, proper hydration is essential for improved health and wellbeing. Recommended minimum water intake (2-2.5L).

    • ✔ A variety of physical, mental, and social factors overlap and interact to provide an overall effect on health and wellbeing which in turn impacts productivity. A productive society requires healthy workers!

    • In the second presentation of the evening, Helena Trigueiro (Global Lead for Regional Networks at NNEdPro) discussed findings from a web-based survey on global nutrition challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Survey participants were clinicians and researchers (n=30) across 5 continents – Africa, Africa, Asia, Oceania, and Europe.

      Key findings include:

    • ✔ Commonly cited government actions were support for hand sanitation (53.3%), assistance to school-aged children (46.7%) and direct food provision (43.3%).

    • ✔ 50% of respondents perceived community actions and mutual aid as important aspects in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

    • ✔ Only 16.7% of respondents mentioned remote delivery of nutrition services in primary care.

    • Diet and physical activity, whilst crucial for improved health, are only a part of the story. Mindfulness and sleep patterns are also important in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, especially in the context of COVID-19. Our sleep patterns have been shown to influence our eating patterns as well as mental health. The role of community and social connections in wellbeing was also brought up. Commensality is an important factor in understanding dietary patterns and practice, and therefore, must be taken into consideration when designing interventions that target health behaviour.

      In closing, Dr. Minha Rajput-Ray (Medical Director at NNEdPro and Scientific Chair for OSHA) shared her reflections on occupational health and wellbeing in the context of COVID-19, especially post-pandemic recovery.

       

      Key Take-Home Points

    • ✔ We must use the best available evidence to inform diet/’healthy-eating’ practices and advice that is suited to the context (context-specific).

    • ✔ Be mindful of your food intake. Abundant consumption of plant foods (fruits, vegetables, unrefined cereals, fresh and dried legumes, nuts and seeds) is essential for health.

    • ✔ Consistent sleep routines are also an important aspect of mindfulness, health and wellbeing, especially in the context of COVID-19. Sleep patterns have been shown to interact with dietary patterns.  

    • ✔ Physical activity and/or movement should be done in the way that makes you feel better.

    • ✔ Community and social connections are also crucial aspects of mindfulness and healthy living.  

    • ✔ Workplace is one of the best settings for health promotion, therefore employers are well placed to make significant differences in health behaviour change such as regular health checks, taking breaks, nutritional advice, and increased physical activity.


    • Journal Club Summary

    • Following introductions and brief summary of the circadian (‘sleep/wake’) rhythm by Shane McAuliffe, our presenter for the evening, Alan Flanagan introduced the topic of – “Chrono-nutrition” which is defined as the interaction between biological rhythms and nutrition, along with the relationship between these factors and human health. Mr. Flanagan proceeded to distinguish between intermittent fasting (IF) and time restricted feeding (TRF) and led a critical analysis session on a recently published paper on a human trial of TRF.

       

      Image 2. Difference between intermittent fasting (IF) and time-restricted feeding (TRF), including the types of TRF.


    • The Paper (Lowe et al., 2020): 12-Week free-living intervention comparing conventional eating window or ‘continuous meal timing’ (CMT) and time restricted eating (TRE) among men and women aged 16-84 years. The intervention was delivered through a mobile app and study participants were provided with a scale to weekly weigh-ins. Participants also received daily prompting via SMS messages. The primary outcome measured was weight loss.

    • Summary of findings:

    • ✔ Overall, the TRE group experienced a weight loss of 0.94 kg (95%CI: -1.68kg to -0.20kg) higher than CMT group at 0.68kg (95%CI: -1.41kg to -0.05kg).

    • ✔ Level of adherence was higher among the CMT group.

    • Strengths and Limitations:

    • This study included a larger sample size than previous TRE studies. Study included metabolic testing in 50% of total sample and robust measures of body composition. However, there was a lack vital data. Dietary intake and actual timing of meals timing was not performed. Differences in daily prompting (“gain-framed” vs “loss-framed” messaging) were not accounted for and compliance data was not presented.

       

      Key take home points

    • ✔ Chrono-nutrition focuses on behaviour as opposed to prescriptive dieting with the potential for improved metabolic health outcomes.

    • ✔ Earlier research in chrono-nutrition were in animal studies, which tends to be problematic. Human diets and eating patterns are more complex and therefore we should proceed with caution when interpreting findings and/or referring to human populations.

    • ✔ It is difficult to draw concrete conclusions from this study given the absence of important data points such as meal timing in the CMT group, the composition of the participants diets and issues with adherence.

    • ✔ Further research is needed to account for these factors, as well as considering the effects of health messaging on behaviours and the applicability to specific groups, such as those with diabetes or cardiovascular disease and specific occupational factors (work patterns, break schedules etc.).


    The next IANE Journal Club will be held on October 27th, 2021. For more details or to register, visit our Events page.  


    References

    Fallon, E., McAuliffe, S., and Ray, S. (2020). Combatting COVID-19: A 10-point summary on diet, nutrition and the role of micronutrients. NNEdPro Blog [online]. https://www.nnedpro.org.uk/post/combatting-covid-19

    Kim H., Rebholz C.M., Hegde S., LaFiura, C., Raghavan, M., Lloyd, J.F., Cheng, S., and Seidelmann, S.B. (2021). Plant-based diets, pescatarian diets and COVID-19 severity: a population-based case–control study in six countries. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health; 4. DOI: 10.1136/bmjnph-2021-000272

    Lowe DA, Wu N, Rohdin-Bibby L, et al. Effects of Time-Restricted Eating on Weight Loss and Other Metabolic Parameters in Women and Men With Overweight and Obesity: The TREAT Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Intern Med. 2020;180(11):1491–1499. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2020.4153

  • 11 Aug 2021 11:35 PM | Kai Sento Kargbo


    Acknowledgement

    Special thank you to the Organising Committee of the 7th International Summit on Nutrition and Health. Huge thank you to our Summit Co-Leads Marjorie Lima do Vale and Prof Sumantra Ray, strategic partners and sponsors, distinguished guests, speakers, and attendees. This event would not have been possible without all of you. 

     

    At this year’s International Summit on Nutrition and Health, organised by the NNEdPro Global Centre (NNEdPro) and International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE) in partnership with BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, selected IANE members were honoured in recognition of their dedication and outstanding contributions to nutrition research, advocacy and education of health professionals, as well as sustained participation in the Academy. Our heartiest congratulations to the 2021 IANE Awards recipients and we look forward to your continued participation as members of the Academy.

     

    Associate Member of the Year Award

    Pedro Alves de Castro


    Pedro Alves de Castro is a third-year medical student at the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG) in Brazil and serves as an associate academic member of the Brazilian Society of Nephrology (BSN). At NNEdPro, he co-leads the Brazil Regional Network and is a member of the COVID-19 Taskforce. He is currently part of research team investigating the impact of an interdisciplinary approach (nutrition, physical activity, psychological and psychiatry evaluation) on the quality of life of patients with hepatitis B/C at the Department of Internal Medicine at UFMG.

     

    Professional Member of the Year Award

    Dr Ahlam El Shikieri


    Dr Ahlam El Shikieri is a registered Consultant Nutritionist, certified Public Health Nutritionist (cPHN), and Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Nutrition at Taibah University in Saudi Arabia. Dr El Shikieri is the International Project Chair of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and recipient of the Outstanding Dietitian of the Year Award (2020) by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

     

    Faculty Member of the Year Awards

    Shane McAuliffe, RD


    Shane McAuliffe holds a BSc in Nutritional Sciences and MSc in Nutrition and Dietetics. He is a Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) with the Association for Nutrition and Registered Dietitian currently holding a Band 5 position with the National Health Service (NHS). At NNEdPro, Shane McAuliffe is the Science & Digital Communications Lead and hosts our monthly ‘Virtual Journal Club,’ which provides a platform for discussion and critical appraisal of topical research for NNEdPro and IANE members.

    Prof Martin Kohlmeier


    Prof Martin Kohlmeier is a Professor of Nutrition at the University of North Carolina (UNC) Chapel Hill, President of the International Symposium of Neural Networks and Editor in Chief of BMJ Nutrition Prevention and Health (BMJ NPH). This year, Prof Kohlmeier became an Inaugural IANE Fellow as well as an esteemed Fellow of the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) in recognition of his distinguished career and contributions to the field of nutrition. His research interests include precision nutrition, nutrient metabolism, and nutrigenomics.


    Outstanding Achievement Awards (w/ Honorary Fellowship)  

    Caroline Bovey, BEM, RD


    Caroline Bovey is Chair of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) and a Public Health Dietitian with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in South Wales. She has over 10 years of experience working as a Dietitian and her team forms part of the All Wales Nutrition Skills for Life programme. Throughout her career, Caroline Bovey has acted as a local Trade Union Representative and more recently, as chair of the Wales Employment Relations Committee and a member of the Trade Union Board.

    Dr Margaret Ashwell, OBE, DSc, FAfN, RNutr (Public Health)


    Dr Margaret Ashwell, OBE is the President of the Association for Nutrition (AfN), Founder and Chair of Self Employed Nutritionist’s Support and Enlightenment (SENSE), and Honorary Senior Visiting Fellow  at City’s Business School, University of London. Dr Ashwell is a key advocate for advancing standards of evidence-based practice across the field of nutrition.


    Paper of the Year


    Unwin D,  Khalid AA,  Unwin J, et al. (2021). Insights from a general practice service evaluation supporting a lower carbohydrate diet in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and prediabetes: a secondary analysis of routine clinic data including HbA1c, weight and prescribing over 6 years. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention &Health 2020;3:doi: 10.1136/bmjnph-2020-000072


    IANE Steering Committee Members on

    The 2021 Roll of Honour




    Melissa Adamski – Steering Committee Chair

    Sento Kai Kargbo – Newsletter Coordinator

    Sucheta Mitra – Membership Officer

    Breanna Lepre – Member Engagement Coordinator

    James Bradfield – Advisor (Faculty and Mentors Panel)

    Matheus Abrantes – Advisor (NNEdPro)

    Rachel Daeger – Advisor (Society for Nutrition Education and Behaviour)

     

    Prepared by

    Sento Kai Kargbo

    NNEdPro Research Assistant and Communications Officer

    IANE Steering Committee Member

     

     

     

     

     


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