PIN Podcast

Welcome back to the PIN Podcast! On this episode, we speak with Dr. Vanessa Garcia-Larsen, MSc, MEd, PhD. 

Dr. Garcia-Larsen is Chief of the Risk Factors and Nutrition Unit in the Department of Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health at the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO). In this interview, she talks about the diversity of work experiences in her current role, her favorite parts of the job, and what skills she believes will be most important to the future of work in global health. She also shares about the importance of having a multi-disciplinary team when tackling complex population health challenges. 

Guest: Dr. Vanessa Garcia-Larsen

Interviewer: Dhruthi Devulapalli & Marian Flaxman

Producer: Marian Flaxman

Theme music: Elena Cherchi 

Cornell University's Division of Nutritional Sciences Program in International Nutrition

Welcome back to the PIN Podcast! On this episode, we speak with Dr. Jane Hirst, a consultant obstetrician in Oxford, Chair of Global Women’s Health at Imperial College London, and Director of Women’s Health at the George Institute for Global Health. In this episode, she talks about the twists and turns she encountered during her PhD journey, and how she ultimately became an expert in the work she does today, examining the intersection of climate change and women's health.

Guest: Dr. Jane Hirst

Interviewer: Dhruthi Devulapalli & Marian Flaxman

Producer: Marian Flaxman

Theme music: Elena Cherchi 

Cornell University's Division of Nutritional Sciences Program in International Nutrition

Welcome back to the PIN Podcast! On this episode, we speak with Dr. Barry M. Popkin, the W. R. Kenan Jr. Distinguished Professor of Nutrition at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. Dr. Popkin established the Division of Nutrition Epidemiology at UNC and developed the concept of the Nutrition Transition, the study of the dynamic shifts in our environment and the way they affect dietary intake, physical activity patterns and trends in obesity and other nutrition-related noncommunicable diseases. He is also known for his early work on the double burden of malnutrition, and is now actively involved in research and policy design for promoting healthy, including work on sugar-sweetened beverages taxation. In this episode, he shares about his journey through education and early career, and some of the most meaningful projects he has ever worked on. He also provides tips for today's students and young professionals, sharing the wisdom he has gained throughout 50 years of working in nutrition and public health.

Guest: Dr. Barry M. Popkin

Interviewer: Dhruthi Devulapalli & Marian Flaxman

Producer: Marian Flaxman

Theme music: Elena Cherchi 

Cornell University's Division of Nutritional Sciences Program in International Nutrition

Welcome back to the PIN Podcast! On this episode, we speak with Dr. Diego Moretti about his passion for nutrition research, and his advice for early career scientists. Dr. Moretti has served as Professor of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland, and as the Head of the Nutrition and Dietetics Research at Swiss Distance University of Applied Sciences. His expertise lies at the intersection of physiology, biochemistry, and dietetics, with a particular emphasis on the nutrition of sensitive populations. In this episode, he shares how he became interested in the field of nutrition, as it uniquely encompasses both the hard sciences, as well as the most basic aspects of human cultural traditions around food. 

Guest: Dr. Diego Moretti

Interviewer: Dhruthi Devulapalli & Marian Flaxman

Producer: Marian Flaxman

Theme music: Elena Cherchi 

Cornell University's Division of Nutritional Sciences Program in International Nutrition

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