India Research Center
The India Research Center, based in Mumbai, serves as a hub for Harvard Chan School’s research projects, educational programs, and knowledge translation and communication work across India.
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Unpacking the Packaged: Ultra-Processed Foods and Your Heart
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health – India Research Center and Anuvaad Solutions are pleased to host a webinar “Unpacking the Packaged: Ultra-Processed Foods and Your Heart”, focusing on the link between ultra processed foods and the rising prevalence of cardiovascular diseases in India.
Leading global and national experts will share insights on current research, public health interventions, and strategic approaches needed to address this growing epidemic.
Panelists:
- Dr. L Swasticharan, Additional Deputy Director General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
- Dr. Frank Hu, Fredrick J. Stare Professor of Nutrition and Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- Dr. Yutaro Setoya, Team Lead for NCDs and Comorbidities, World Health Organization India Country Office
- Dr. Meenakshi Sharma, Scientist G, Non communicable Diseases, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi
Moderator: Dr. Cindy Leung, Assistant Professor of Public Health Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Date: April 30, 2025
Time: 6PM IST / 8:30AM ET
Venue: Online, on Zoom