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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Supporting and shaping the global nutrition agenda with evidence: A three-decade journey of research and partnerships for impact
This year’s Forman Lecture will be delivered by Dr. Marie Ruel, Senior Research Fellow in the Nutrition, Diets, and Health Unit at IFPRI. She served as the Director of IFPRI’s Poverty, Health, and Nutrition Division from 2004 to 2023, after serving as Senior Research Fellow and Research Fellow in that division beginning in 1996. Dr.…
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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Supporting and shaping the global nutrition agenda with evidence: A three-decade journey of research and partnerships for impact
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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