Harold Alderman, PhD, joins the PIN podcast to discuss his unique academic and career journey. Starting as an undergraduate Philosophy major, he went on to obtain a Masters in Nutrition from Cornell University, followed by a PhD in Economics from Harvard University. Dr. Alderman is Research Fellow Emeritus in the Director General’s Office at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). He is an expert on the economics of nutrition and food policy, and his research focuses on the linkages between nutrition and early child development and the means by which nutrition and social protection programs contribute to long-term economic growth. In this episodes, he speaks about the importance of taking opportunities as they come to you, and obtaining an interdisciplinary skillset.

Guest: Dr. Harold Alderman

Interviewer: Marian Flaxman & Dhruthi Devulapalli

Producer: Marian Flaxman

Cornell University's Division of Nutritional Sciences Program in International Nutrition;
Theme music: Elena Cherchi

Martin N. Mwangi, PhD, joins the PIN podcast to discuss his current work as the lead of the Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies program at The Micronutrient Forum. He also talks about his career journey, and shares wisdom and advice for students and young professionals pursuing a career in public health.

Guest: Dr. Martin Mwangi

Interviewer: Marian Flaxman & Dhruthi Devulapalli

Producer: Marian Flaxman

Cornell University's Division of Nutritional Sciences Program in International Nutrition;
Theme music: Elena Cherchi

Cecilia Fabrizio, DPH, joins the PIN podcast to discuss her current work, examining the intersection of climate change, nutrition, and human health. She also shares her unique career trajectory, which included a mid-career pivot from business and marketing to public health.

Guest: Dr. Cecilia Fabrizio

Interviewer: Marian Flaxman

Producer: Marian Flaxman

Cornell University's Division of Nutritional Sciences Program in International Nutrition;
Theme music: Elena Cherchi

Welcome back! Today, Martin J. van Liere PhD, joins the PIN podcast to tell us about her work with The Micronutrient Forum. She discusses her education and career path, including spending time in both the private and public sectors. Dr. van Liere emphasizes the importance of cross-sector partnerships, as well as the value she sees in the "soft skills" that one can develop during internships and other real-world experiences.

Guest: Dr. Marti J. van Liere

Interviewers: Dhruthi Devulapalli, Marian Flaxman

Producer: Marian Flaxman

Cornell University's Division of Nutritional Sciences Program in International Nutrition;
Theme music: Elena Cherchi

Welcome back! Today, Dan Raiten PhD, joins the PIN podcast to tell us about his work at The Office of Nutrition Research. He discusses his background and education, his current day to day roles, and the many benefits of relationship building and networking across the career-span.

Guest: Dr. Dan Raiten

Interviewers: Dhruthi Devulapalli, Marian Flaxman

Producer: Marian Flaxman

Cornell University's Division of Nutritional Sciences Program in International Nutrition;
Theme music: Elena Cherchi

Welcome to the PIN Podcast! Ty Beal, PhD, joins the PIN podcast to tell us about his work with The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, and the interdisciplinary path through global nutrition, public health, epidemiology, and food systems, that brought him to his current work. Dr. Beal's work focuses on food systems and improving food access, diet quality and nutrient density, and nutrition's impact on human health and disease.

Guest: Dr. Ty Beal

Interviewers: Dhruthi Devulapalli, Francoise Cattaneo
Producer: Marian Flaxman

Cornell University's Division of Nutritional Sciences Program in International Nutrition;
Theme music: Elena Cherchi

Welcome back! Today, Dr. Pascale Vonaesch joins the PIN podcast to tell us about her work as a professor and researcher studying microbiology, infection, and nutrition.

Guest: Dr. Pascale Vonaesch

Interviewers: Dhruthi Devulapalli, Francoise Cattaneo

Producer: Marian Flaxman

Cornell University's Division of Nutritional Sciences Program in International Nutrition;
Theme music: Elena Cherchi

Ravinder Mamtani joins the PIN podcast to tell us about his work as Professor of Population Health Sciences and Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar

Guest:
Ravinder Mamtani, MD
Professor of Population Health Sciences and Medicine,
Vice Dean for Population Health and Lifestyle Medicine,
Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ravinder-mamtani-4b6924a0

Interviewers:
Ph.D. Candidate, Andrea Robinson;
Research Assistant, Nidhi Shreshta

Cornell University's Division of Nutritional Sciences Program in International Nutrition;
Theme music: Elena Cherchi