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Human nutrition and One Health

This theme focuses on addressing health and well-being challenges while considering environmental impacts, with the aim of benefiting individuals, communities, and the economic systems of food production.

Embracing the "One Health" approach, which integrates human, animal, and environmental health, our research encompasses optimal nutrition, food safety, control of zoonotic diseases, and the protection and improvement of human and animal health and well-being. By tackling issues such as zoonoses and environmentally transmitted pathogens, we strive to foster a healthier and more sustainable future for society.

“Food insecurity is a complex phenomenon. In addition to almost one billion people without enough calories available to meet their daily energy consumption requirements, hundreds of millions suffer from vitamin and mineral deficiencies that put them at a higher risk for disease and mortality.â€
—Professor Grace Marquis

Research highlights

  • Professor Grace Marquis works to improve the nutrition of young children in poor rural communities of Africa. Based on local knowledge, her research group develops alternative strategies that will