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.
Melissa Young
Associate Professor of Global Health at Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Topics They Care About
Maternal & Child Nutrition
Her primary research focus at Emory is on improving nutrition for mothers and children, particularly regarding anemia, breastfeeding, and micronutrient deficiencies in low-income countries.
Micronutrient Deficiencies
She is a leader in researching specific micronutrients like iron and B12, their impact on health, and serves as a speaker and contributor to the Micronutrient Forum.
Global Health Programs
A significant part of her work involves the implementation science, design, and evaluation of public health nutrition programs and policies in Asia and Africa.
Media Appearances
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Work History
5-2024
Associate Professor of Global Health at Emory University
2017
Assistant Professor of Global Health at Emory University
2010 - 2014
Post-Doctoral Fellow in Department of Global Health at Emory University
Assistant Professor of Global Health at Emory University
Post-Doctoral Fellow in Department of Global Health at Emory University
Education
2006 - 2010
PhD from Cornell University
2002 - 2006
BS from Iowa State University
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Location : Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Job Level : Junior
Designation : Associate Professor of Global Health at Emory University
