The Sackler Institute for Nutrition Science of the New York Academy of Sciences

    

Featured Public Event:

Feeding the Planet: An Evening with Alan Weisman
September 25, 2013

Can we feed a human population headed toward 11 billion, and still leave enough for other species on which our own survival may depend? Will technological leaps like genetically enhanced photosynthesis or lab-grown meat actually help us avert disaster? Join us as award-winning author Alan Weisman considers whether and how humans can sustainably thrive on Earth without crashing the global ecosystem. 


Autumn Reading:

Capacity Building in Nutrition Science: Revisiting the Curricula for Medical Professionals

Gluttony: Deconstructing Dinner

Every Child's Potential: Integrating Interventions for Early Childhood Development

Resveratrol and Health


Free Podcasts:

The Science of Local Food

A Thought for Food: Sugar in the Morning...

Getting Behind the Resveratrol Hype

A Thought for Food: Fat Lot of Good


Academy Events Now on Twitter: Follow Us @NYASEvents

The fall event season is shaping up to be an exciting one here at the Academy with scientific conferences and events on everything from the microbiome to venomics, Alzheimer's disease, nanomedicine, and much more. Follow the Academy's new event feed on Twitter to stay up-to-date on all of the latest event openings and special opportunities, like calls for poster abstracts, early-bird registration discounts, and travel fellowships. Or, check out the upcoming events page on the Academy's website


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About The Sackler Institute for Nutrition Science
The Sackler Institute for Nutrition Science is dedicated to advancing nutrition science research and knowledge, mobilizing communities, and translating this work into the field. The Institute is generating a coordinated network across sectors, disciplines, and geographies that promotes open communication; encourages exchange of information and resources; nurtures the next generation of scientists; and affects community intervention design and public policy changes. Learn more.
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