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1. Nutrition: The Missing Link in Obesity and Diabetes Treatment
49:34||Season 5, Ep. 1In the opening episode of the 2026 NNEdPro podcast series co-hosts, Dr Eoin Ryan and Professor Shumone Ray are joined by Oxfordshire Primary Care Doctor, Dr Ellen Fallows, and Nutrition Science Communications expert, Ben Atkinson, to explore the evolving role of incretin-based therapies particularly in the management of obesity.The discussion highlights how these medications are transforming treatment by supporting weight loss through appetite suppression, but raises concerns about a critical gap: nutrition. The speakers emphasise that many clinical trials and real-world practices overlook nutritional quality, despite growing evidence of widespread deficiencies and poor dietary patterns.Key themes include the risks of worsening malnutrition, especially in vulnerable populations, the need for better public and professional education, and the importance of integrating nutrition into medical training and treatment pathways. Practical approaches such as simple dietary screening, multidisciplinary care, and community-based solutions are also explored.The episode concludes with a clear message: while these therapies are effective, they must be supported by stronger nutrition knowledge, personalised care, and system-wide change to truly improve long-term health outcomes.
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What Awaits You in Dundee: A Preview of the NNEdPro 2025 International Summit
26:17|Do a deep dive with Eoin, joined by Prof. Sumantra Ray and Dr. Kathy Martin, as they explore the upcoming NNEdPro Global Institute 11th International Summit taking place in Dundee, Scotland, from 10 to 13 December. Discover a rich programme featuring panel discussions, exchanges of ideas, a special keynote speech, roundtables, and a variety of side events, including a unique culinary experience curated by international chefs.This Summit marks the culmination of a year-long series of satellite events delivered across the globe, drawing on the diverse expertise of our Regional Network.Follow Eoin and his guests to learn more about what awaits you in Dundee, and we look forward to seeing you at the Summit!This episode has been produced by Francesco Giurdanella
2. A conversation on Health, Nutrition and what's next after the 10th International Summit
24:34||Season 3, Ep. 2Join us in an inspiring conversation with Prof. Pauline Douglas, Co-chair of the International Summit and NNEdPro Global Institute Vice-Chair and Chief Educationist and Operations Director, Dr. Martin Kohlmeier, Editor-in-Chief of BMJ Nutrition Prevention and Health, and Dr. Kathy Martin, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of BMJ Nutrition Prevention and Health. Together we explore the key themes our Summit, the innovative approach posed by our International Summit, and the vital connection between health and nutrition.
1. A conversation on NNEdPro's 10th International Summit
28:14||Season 3, Ep. 1Joining us in this episode are Professor Sumantra Ray, Chief Scientist and Executive Director of the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health; Sarah Anderson, Senior Operations and Enterprise Officer at the NNEdPro Global Institute; and Ramya Rajaram, Academic Officer at the NNEdPro Global Institute.Together, we explore the core themes of this year’s International Summit, with a special focus on the socioeconomic dimensions of the summit’s title, “Democratising and Decolonising Food and nutrition: From Science to Society.” Our discussion covers the summit’s diverse thematic tracks, offers insights into the current global food systems landscape, and highlights the challenges before us.3. A Deep-Dive into the Theme of NNEdPro's 9th International Summit
51:45||Season 2, Ep. 3We're joined by the co-leads of NNEdPro's 9th International Summit on Nutrition and Health, Dr Sofia Cavalleri and Sucheta Mitra, along with Prof Shumone Ray, to segment this year's summit titled "Sustainable Resourcing For All In Food & Nutrition Security: Creative solutions for healthy & resilient populations”. We break down this year's theme into smaller pieces, and address each segment, exploring past and current projects that NNEdPro is involved in related to that as aspect, as well as literature and research trends.2. Reflections from the 8th International Summit on Empowering Global Nutrition with Digital Technology: The Road Ahead
47:41||Season 2, Ep. 2On this episode, we're joined by Dr Breana Lepre, Dr Luke Buckner, Prof Shumone Ray and Sarah Armes. We provide an overview of NNEdPro's 8th International Summit on Nutrition and Health: Empowering Global Nutrition with Digital Technology and hear in-depth reflections about two of the satellite events and the importance of their topics, Medical Nutrition Education and Digital Data Science & Human Intervention Studies. For those of you who were unable to join the Summit, you can find more information here: https://vle.nnedpro.org.uk/course/8thsummit.
1. A Prelude to the 8th NNEdPro International Summit
22:43||Season 2, Ep. 1In the first episode of Season 2, Sarah and Matija chat with some of the NNEdPro Global Institute leadership team about the upcoming 8th International Summit. Professor Shumone Ray, Professor Martin Kohlmeier, Dr Kathy Martyn and Associate Professor Lauren Ball all take the time to share their thoughts about the relevance of this year's theme, Empowering Global Nutrition with Digital Technology, especially in the post-COVID climate.