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Françoise is a Ph.D. Candidate in International Nutrition in Dr. John Hoddinott’s Lab. Her dissertation research focuses on food choices and diet quality of adolescents participating in social protection programs in rural Bangladesh, using mixed methods approaches. Prior to joining Cornell, she worked with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) on the Innovation for Health and Planet team. She holds a M.Sc. degree in Nutritional Epidemiology and Public Health from Wageningen University & Research

Amanda Levy is a dietetic intern at Cornell University with a background in dietetics and nutrition science. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Science in Dietetics and Master of Science in Applied Health Science in Nutrition Science from Indiana University Bloomington. Her current research examines factors that influence older adults’ access to and use of nutrition services. Her professional interests include oncology nutrition, sports nutrition, women’s health, and maternal nutrition. Amanda is

Elaine Sha, MPH, RD, IBCLC, is a Ph.D. student concentrating in Human and Molecular Nutrition under the mentorship of Dr. Yarden Golan Maor. Her research focuses on identifying the psychosocial, physiological, and pharmacological factors that influence human milk production and composition.

Prior to pursuing her doctoral training, Elaine spent three years working as an adult and pediatric dietitian. This experience shaped her commitment to addressing persistent misconceptions and knowledge gaps in nutrition and breastfeeding and

Elva Wong is a PhD candidate in Molecular Nutrition working with Prof. Sander Kersten. She earned a Master’s degree in Molecular Nutrition from Wageningen University in the Netherlands and a Bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition from UCSI University in Malaysia. Her research experience in the Netherlands inspired her to pursue a PhD at Cornell University. In Prof. Kersten’s lab, Elva investigates novel genes and mechanisms that regulate lipid metabolism in the liver and heart. She

Joy Kim is a Ph.D. Candidate working in Dr. Marla Lujan's lab. She earned a B.S. in Nutritional Sciences from Cornell University and went on to complete a dietetic internship at the NIH Clinical Center, concentrating in clinical nutrition research. After earning her registered dietitian (RD) credential, she worked as a Research Associate at Texas A&M University in the Vanden Brink Lab, where she studied the role of nutrition and metabolic health on reproductive maturation

Nathalie Celestin, MPH, CHES, is a Ph.D. student in Community Nutrition at Cornell University. Her research examines how people create and sustain a sense of belonging through their experiences within food environments and neighborhood contexts. Prior to joining the Odoms-Young Nutrition Liberation, Food Sovereignty, and Justice Lab, Nathalie contributed to state and national initiatives related to USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed). She served as a CDC subject matter expert for the Building Resilient

Henry Liang is a fifth-year Ph.D. candidate in Molecular Nutrition at Cornell University. He earned his B.E. in Food Bioengineering from China Agricultural University. His research in the Qian Laboratory investigates the translation and quality control of amino acid–rich microproteins and their post-translational effects on mammalian cell homeostasis. Henry aims to elucidate the mechanisms governing microprotein stability and their roles in cellular stress responses, contributing to a deeper understanding of proteome regulation in health and