Finalists at the 2016 Micronutrient Forum
Jessica Ayensu
Nut-dieters
Healthy snacks for adolescents in Ghana using insect protein
Siran He
Jeevan Churri
Bangles that can combat anemia and malaria as a wedding gift for Indian brides
Philip James
Next generation supplement
Targeting infant epigenetics using a novel micro nutrient supplement
Sabri Bromage
LANDS
An effective, student-centered network for dietary surveys in Mongolia
Lini Sholihah
Microhpon
Household aquaponics for food and nutrition security in Indonesia
Bella Girovich
Pressure sensor mat
Rapid measurement of infant weight, length & body
Shantanu Pathak
CareNx Innovations
Rapid point-of-care screening of micro nutrient deficiencies at less than 10% of the cost of traditional screening, India
Muzi Na
Empower grandparents
Empowering grandparents in rural China, giving smart messages through mobile phones
Anna Pichler
Happy Water
Bringing clean and nutritious water to people, one cup at a time
Nicholas Myers
Paper Analytical Devices
A low-cost, rapid lab-on-paper to measure iodine levels in salt and urine
Jury members
The 2016 finalists had the opportunity to closely interact with and receive feedback from experts
Dr. Rajan Sankar
Program Director- Nutrition
TATA Trusts
Martin Short
Chief Executive Officer
The Power of Nutrition
Katharine Kreis
Director, Strategic Initiatives; Lead Nutrition Innovation
PATH
Parul Christian
Senior Program Officer, Women's Nutrition
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Dr. Klaus Kraemer
Managing Director
Sight and Life foundation
Dr. Rickey Yada,
Dean
University of British Columbia
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