Melissa Young

Melissa Young is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Global Health at Emory University. A leader in maternal and child nutrition, her research focuses on micronutrient deficiencies, anemia, and breastfeeding. She conducts program implementation and evaluation in countries including India, Vietnam, and Ethiopia, building on her PhD in Human Nutrition from Cornell University.

There is no publicly available information about Melissas personal life, hobbies, or interests outside of her professional work.

Her research is centered on nutrition during the first 1000 days of life, a critical window of opportunity to improve a childs lifelong health.