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Education: I have a MD from the University of Utrecht and a PhD from the University of Maastricht, both in the Netherlands. United Nations: I am currently the Chief of Nutrition Services for the World Food Program of the United Nations in Rome, Italy. World Food Program is the largest Humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. Academic: I also hold the position of Adjunct Associate Professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, and the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, both in the USA, and consult widely to a number of organizations. Private Sector: I work extensively with the private sector, e.g., DSM, Unilever, etc to find sustainable solutions for food/nutrition problems in less developed countries. Specialties:Nutrition: My special interest is in micronutrient deficiencies, nutrition in emergencies; I have earned wide recognition for my innovative approach to nutrition research, which combines scientific analysis with real-world pragmatic applications. Recent activities comprises development of "New Nutrition Approach" of the United Nations World Food Program. HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Nutrition: evidence based policy development
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2014-09-12 08:34:23 Martin has almost 72 000 followers on twitter and he uses his account to disseminate messages on health systems globally. His messages are highly retweeted and favourited. At work we are proud to say that we work for health systems, to have activities that stay in country and that are sustainable. He works on activities related to food, nutrition and HIV and health systems in coordination with UNAIDS, Global Fund, civil society and academia. He is the World Food Program: Senior Nutrition Advisor/WFP's UNAIDS Global Coordinator at the United Nations World Food Programme and teaches health systems and nutrition at Johns Hopkins and Tufts Universities.
2014-09-12 08:44:19 I like his work on food security and nutrition.
2014-09-12 09:32:01 Martin has actually 95 500 followers see his profile here https://twitter.com/mwbloem/followers
2014-09-12 09:43:43 An engaged champion for nutrition around the world. Proud to have him as a Board Member.
2014-09-12 10:04:56 A luminary in the field of nutrition.
2014-09-12 10:57:25 Pioneer of improved nutrition in development context, Martin is in the forefront of fight against hunger. Always abreast with latest technologies, he is best positioned for this award!
2014-09-12 16:10:34 I can't think of a more socially-conscious, scientifically oriented international assistance worker. He should be the top of everyone's list. Please select Martin.
2014-09-12 16:56:17 I love his passion for life..yours..mine..everybody. Love him and thank him for it.
2014-09-12 23:23:22 Martin is an inspiration.
2014-09-13 03:01:32 MB is more than good at what he is doing.
2014-09-13 03:18:34 Happy and proud to endorse. Good Luck!
2014-09-13 05:09:15 My first boss and my best boss. Taught me humility and how to give back to society.
2014-09-14 05:41:18 Martin shares very interesting information on extremely important issues.
2014-09-14 23:09:45 Martin is absolutely brilliant and an inspiration to all!
2014-09-15 08:13:45 Today Martin has tweeted about "fat shaming," superbugs and Peter Piot's call for a quasi-military intervention on ebola. No wonder he has a dedicated and growing following of more than 95,000 on twitter. He uses social media skilfully to reach out to the nutrition community and transmit his passion for the world of science and his work at WFP.
2014-09-15 11:41:29 I endorse Martin's nomination and selction . He deserves the award. He is a champion for nutrition and passionate about his work.
2014-09-15 11:50:27 One of my favourite twitter accounts on nutrition and hunger related issues - I always find inspiration and new information from Martin's tweets. Keep up the good work Martin!
2014-09-15 12:15:46 It is always a please to meet martin and discuss his real passion: Nutrition issues. he is an inspiration to me and me team. He deserves to be recognized.
2014-09-17 07:02:19 Martin is a dedicated and talented nutrition scientist and communicator. His contribution and engagement on social media is essential to the on-going health and nutrition policy discussions.
2014-09-20 12:02:07 I worked for Martin, and I often tell people something like this: "Martin's been at it for decades, and he still has this great energy, an appetite for innovation, and conviction that lives will be improved through our actions." Inspiration!