Food and Health - Are We on the Right Track?
Details
Nov 25 2023 to Nov 25 2023 11 a.m.
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Where
Bangalore International Centre
7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071
Event Description
Dr. Soumya Swaminathan explores the critical intersection of nutrition and well-being. Delving into current trends and challenges, Dr. Swaminathan evaluates whether our societal approach aligns with optimal health outcomes. Her insights offer a compelling perspective on navigating the complex relationship between food choices and overall health. Speaker Soumya Swaminathan Former Chief Scientist, WHO Soumya Swaminathan was most recently WHO’s Chief Scientist and before that, Deputy Director-General for Programmes. Returning to India, she took over as Chairperson of the M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) in February 2023. A paediatrician from India and a globally recognised researcher on tuberculosis and HIV, she brings with her 30 years of experience in clinical care and research and has worked throughout her career to translate research into impactful programmes. Dr. Swaminathan was Secretary to the Government of India for Health Research and Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research from 2015 to 2017.
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