Reforming Medical Care, Decision-Making and Food Sustainability (ISL Supported)

Ksenia obtained her doctoral degree at the Institute of Psychiatry, Neurology and Neuroscience at King’s College London. She then conducted postdoctoral research at the Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics at the University of Oxford where she was part of the Oxstem drug discovery team. Ksenia currently acts as a Medical Affairs Manager overseeing European collaborations in the field of neurology diagnostics research. Ksenia is passionate about brain health and developing new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat neurological disorders. #Abbottproud

Food-borne illnesses and food waste/loss present significant challenges to the food industry, society, and the economy. Edible coatings offer an environmental-friendly packaging solution that can protect food from microorganisms, extend shelf life, prevent oxidation and spoilage, besides maintain quality and freshness through active properties.

Choices are usually personal, yet we don’t always make decisions in our own best interest. Fortunately, understanding common biases in decision making and how we evaluate risk can help us make better choices.

This talk will cover both (a) challenges experienced by families with infant feeding during COVID-19, and (b) an ongoing project to develop a preparedness plan to protect the nutritional intake of the most vulnerable in our society.