NNEdPro is an award-winning interdisciplinary think-tank, building upon over a decade of nutrition education, research and innovation. We are anchored in Cambridge (UK) and convene central as well as regional networks across six continents as part of the International Knowledge Application Network in Nutrition-2025. We develop adaptable and scalable educational models for nutrition capacity building in health systems. We also conduct a range of training courses as well as primary research…
Looking Ahead to the 12th International Summit What does the future of food and nutrition look like when human expertise meets artificial intelligence? In this special episode of the NNEdPro podcast, Ben Atkinson is joined by NNEdPro Director Prof Sumantra Ray and Dr Kathy Martyn, Editor-in-Chief of BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, to explore the thinking behind the 12th International Summit on…
In this episode of the NNEdPro Global Institute podcast, the panel explores the complex relationship between nutritional adequacy, dietary patterns, and supplementation. Featuring insights from Professor Sumantra Ray, Dr Eoin Ryan, Dr Roberta Re, and Ben Atkinson, the discussion examines common nutrient deficiencies, the role of public health guidance and fortification, personalised nutrition,…
Co-hosts Dr Eoin Ryan and Professor Shumone Ray are joined by Dr Kathy Martyn and Ben Atkinson to explore the evolving conversation around ultra-processed foods (UPFs), moving beyond simplified narratives to examine the evidence, limitations, and real-world implications. While high consumption of UPFs is associated with poorer health outcomes, the discussion highlights important nuances, including…
In the opening episode of the 2026 NNEdPro podcast series co-hosts, Dr Eoin Ryan and Professor Shumone Ray are joined by Oxfordshire Primary Care Doctor, Dr Ellen Fallows, and Nutrition Science Communications expert, Ben Atkinson, to explore the evolving role of incretin-based therapies particularly in the management of obesity. The discussion highlights how these medications are transforming…
Do a deep dive with Eoin, joined by Prof. Sumantra Ray and Dr. Kathy Martin, as they explore the upcoming NNEdPro Global Institute 11th International Summit taking place in Dundee, Scotland, from 10 to 13 December. Discover a rich programme featuring panel discussions, exchanges of ideas, a special keynote speech, roundtables, and a variety of side events, including a unique culinary experience…
Join us in an inspiring conversation with Prof. Pauline Douglas, Co-chair of the International Summit and NNEdPro Global Institute Vice-Chair and Chief Educationist and Operations Director, Dr. Martin Kohlmeier, Editor-in-Chief of BMJ Nutrition Prevention and Health, and Dr. Kathy Martin, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of BMJ Nutrition Prevention and Health. Together we explore the key themes our Summit,…
Joining us in this episode are Professor Sumantra Ray, Chief Scientist and Executive Director of the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health; Sarah Anderson, Senior Operations and Enterprise Officer at the NNEdPro Global Institute; and Ramya Rajaram, Academic Officer at the NNEdPro Global Institute. Together, we explore the core themes of this year’s International Summit, with a…
We're joined by the co-leads of NNEdPro's 9th International Summit on Nutrition and Health, Dr Sofia Cavalleri and Sucheta Mitra, along with Prof Shumone Ray, to segment this year's summit titled "Sustainable Resourcing For All In Food & Nutrition Security: Creative solutions for healthy & resilient populations”. We break down this year's theme into smaller pieces, and address each segment,…
On this episode, we're joined by Dr Breana Lepre, Dr Luke Buckner, Prof Shumone Ray and Sarah Armes. We provide an overview of NNEdPro's 8th International Summit on Nutrition and Health: Empowering Global Nutrition with Digital Technology and hear in-depth reflections about two of the satellite events and the importance of their topics, Medical Nutrition Education and Digital Data Science & Human…
In the first episode of Season 2, Sarah and Matija chat with some of the NNEdPro Global Institute leadership team about the upcoming 8th International Summit. Professor Shumone Ray, Professor Martin Kohlmeier, Dr Kathy Martyn and Associate Professor Lauren Ball all take the time to share their thoughts about the relevance of this year's theme, Empowering Global Nutrition with Digital Technology,…