NNEdPro Global Institute

In 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.

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

Join 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.

Joining 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.

We'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.

In 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.

In this third in our series on dietitians in medical education, James spoke to Dr Tim Eden RD. As someone who previously trained and worked in dietetics and then went on to study and practice medicine, he is great fit for this project and NNEdPro at large! Tim is currently working in a junior fellowship in gastroenterology and continues his role on both the NNEdPro Global Innovation Panel and the NNEdPro COVID-19 Taskforce. In this conversation, James and Tim spoke about: - Progression of the dietetic profession - Role models and their importance in your career - Continuous learning - More rounded education for medical students We hope to highlight and endorse the work being done by so many dietitians and try to understand how their training and experience can influence other disciplines and professionals. Social media links: - @NNEdPro (Twitter, Faceboook, LinkedIn) - Dr Tim Eden RD @TimothyEdenRD - James Bradfield RD @braddybradfield (Twitter) Produced by James Bradfield Music: www.purple-planet.com

In this second episode of our series on dietitians in medical nutrition education, Elaine Macaninch RD spoke with Dr Duane Mellor RD. Dr Mellor is a UK Registered Dietitian and a Senior Teaching Fellow at Aston Medical School. He has published over 60 papers in the fields of dietetics, nutrition and food science. Having spent the first decade of his career working in diabetes care as a dietitian he moved into research where he investigated the effects of dark chocolate on cardiovascular risk in people with type 2 diabetes. Recently he has moved into medical education at Aston Medical School, but still is active in diabetes care as part of the Diabetes UK Nutrition Working Group and British Dietetic Association Diabetes Special Interest Group committee. The conversation includes: - Teaching medical students about nutrition - Dietitians teaching more than just nutrition - The importance of a multi-disciplinary approach to teaching - 'Communication' as a key tool of the dietetic workforce We hope to highlight and endorse the work being done by so many dietitians and try to understand how their training and experience can influence other disciplines and professionals. Social media links: - @NNEdPro (Twitter, Faceboook, LinkedIn) - Elaine Macaninch RD @ macaninch (Twitter) - Dr Duane Mellor @DrDuaneRD (Twitter) - James Bradfield RD @braddybradfield (Twitter) Produced by James Bradfield Music: www.purple-planet.com