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Program of International Nutrition. Cornell University
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The Program in International Nutrition from Cornell University interviews leaders and rising stars in the field of nutrition and public health.

  1. 12/11/2025

    PIN 51 - Harold Alderman

    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

    25 min
  2. PIN 50 - Martin Mwangi from MNF

    06/03/2025

    PIN 50 - Martin Mwangi from MNF

    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

    20 min
  3. PIN 49 - Cecilia Fabrizio from MNF

    04/11/2025

    PIN 49 - Cecilia Fabrizio from MNF

    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

    15 min
  4. PIN 48 - Marti J. van Liere from MNF

    04/11/2025

    PIN 48 - Marti J. van Liere from MNF

    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

    19 min
  5. PIN 46 - Dan Raiten

    02/03/2025

    PIN 46 - Dan Raiten

    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

    25 min
  6. PIN 45 - Ty Beal

    02/03/2025

    PIN 45 - Ty Beal

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

    23 min
  7. PIN 44 - Pascale Vonaesch

    02/03/2025

    PIN 44 - Pascale Vonaesch

    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

    16 min

  8. 07/24/2024

    PIN 42 - Ravinder Mamtani

    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, MDProfessor of Population Health Sciences and Medicine, Vice Dean for Population Health and Lifestyle Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine-QatarLinkedIn: 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

    16 min
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The Program in International Nutrition from Cornell University interviews leaders and rising stars in the field of nutrition and public health.

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  • Creator
    Program of International Nutrition. Cornell University
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Program of International Nutrition. Cornell University
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    PIN Podcast