Bio-fortification: History, Impact, and Current/Future Developments

The USG Global Nutrition Coordination Plan’s Micronutrient Delivery Platforms sub-group invites you to join an interactive learning exchange with practitioners and researchers on the dynamic topic of biofortification. Mark your calendar for May 22 at 8:30 am EST. Should you have a conflict, the session will be recorded.

Learning objectives: To improve understanding of biofortification, including its history, evidence for impact, and current and future developments.

Agenda:

8:30 - 8:35 am
Dr. Omar Dary, USAID: Overview of biofortification and the webinar

8:35 - 8:38 am
Diane DeBernardo, USDA: Speaker bios 

8:38 - 9:15 am
Dr. Howarth Bouis, HarvestPlus: presentation on the history of biofortification and recent developments

9:15 - 9:35 am
Dr. Mark Manary/Washington University in St. Louis: Commentary and review of mineral bioavailability of vegetarian diets

9:35 - 9:40 am
Dr. Rufino Perez, USAID: Brief overview about how Codex Alimentarius conceptualizes biofortification

9:40 - 10:00 am
Q/A session