News & Events
Introducing: the Nevin Scrimshaw International Nutrition Foundation
In honor of Dr. Nevin Scrimshaw and his tireless contributions to international nutrition research, programming, and capacity building, the INF has been renamed as the Nevin Scrimshaw International Nutrition Foundation as of October 2009. The Foundation continues to strive towards Dr. Scrimshaw’s vision as it welcomes new leadership.
News & Events
Our New President-Elect:
Professor Ricardo Uauy
Ricardo Uauy, MD, PhD, has been a leader throughout his career in international nutrition and, among other roles, has served as Director of the Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology (INTA) in Chile, Advisor to several United Nations agencies and as President of the International Union of
Nutritional Sciences (IUNS). Dr. Uauy has been deeply committed to the INF since its inception in 1982, serving as an INF Board Member,
Co-Chair of INF Fellowship Program, and Vice President for Capacity Building.
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Our Mission
The INF brings key nutrition issues to the attention of those with national and international responsibilities for policies and resource allocation and promotes capacity building related to research, policy development and program implementation. It facilitates activities that bridge and shorten the nutrition research -- policy -- program cycle.
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Earthquake in Haiti: Help Support Relief Efforts!
In the aftermath of the January 12th earthquake in Haiti, we imagine that you, like us at INF, are seeking a way to put your personal donations best to use to relieve the suffering of the Haitian people. If you have yet to find a mechanism that you feel absolutely sure about, we have posted on our News page a number of links to organizations that we feel will maximize the aid to those most in need.
Featured Publication
ICN Conference Overview
19th International Congress of Nutrition 2009:
Nutrition Security for All
4-9 October 2009
BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand
Twenty fellows were funded to attend the ICN through 14 INF/Kraft and 6 INF/Ellison Medical Foundation Short-term Fellowships. We congratulate them on their participation in the Congress!
Featured Fellow
Dr. Theerapong Krajaejun
Dr. Theerapong Krajaejun is a researcher in the Faculty of Medicine of Ramathibodi Hospital at Mahidol University, Thailand, who received an INF/EMF Fellowship from 2003 to 2006. His current work involves the oomycete pathogen Pythium insidiosum, which causes a life-threatening infectious disease called pythiosis in humans and animals in tropic and subtropic countries. Click here to learn more about Dr. Krajaejun.
