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IFPRI is delighted to host the annual Martin J. Forman memorial lecture since 2002. Every year a renowned lecturer is selected for his/her contributions to addressing global nutrition issues and invited to present his/her views on major issues related to the field of nutrition. The lecture series is held in honor of Martin J. Forman, who headed the Office of Nutrition at USAID for more than 20 years and made a significant impact on international nutrition.
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Tackling Obesity and Noncommunicable Diseases in Mexico: A Policy Approach
Hybrid Event: November 21, 2023 – 9:00 AM- 10:30 AM EDT. The 33rd Annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture will feature Dr. Simón Barquera, the Director of Nutrition and Health Research Center at the National Institute of Public Health of Mexico (INSP) who will address the growing obesity epidemic and alarming rate of diet-related noncommunicable…
Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture Committee
Shawn Baker, Chief Nutritionist, United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Alan Berg, Nutrition Expert
Martin Lane Cochran, Grand daughter of Martin J. Forman
Kenan Forman, Son of Martin J. Forman
Marcia Griffiths, President, Manoff Group
Marie Ruel, Director, Poverty, Health and Nutrition Division, IFPRI (Committee Chair)
Meera Shekar, Global Lead, Health, Nutrition & Population, World Bank Group
Kellie Stewart, Chief, Nutrition and Environmental Health Division, USAID
All Events
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Tackling Obesity and Noncommunicable Diseases in Mexico: A Policy Approach
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My Reflections on Africa’s Year of Nutrition
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Food and Youth: What I have learned from young people and their desire to fix the food systems they live in
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Virtual Event – Seizing Opportunity from the Jaws of Crisis: A Playbook for Nutrition