Our Work
The Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Nutrition in Jordan aims to generate evidence on the impact of USAID Jordan’s Community Health and Nutrition activity and build academic capacity to support research on optimal health and nutritional status of pregnant and lactating women (PLW) and children under two in Jordan. This will be achieved through successful implementation of two key objectives:
- Objective 1: includes a rigorous research agenda, including an impact evaluation of the impact of USAID Jordan’s Community Health and Nutrition (CHN) activity, and,
- Objective 2: aims at building individual and institutional capacity in Jordan to conduct and interpret research and train future nutritionists in the realm of maternal and infant young child nutrition.
Now Accepting Applications for 2024 Fellowship Program
The Jordan Nutrition Innovation Lab is pleased to announce that the Call for Applications is now open for our 2024 Fellowships Program. 12-month Fellowships will be awarded to four emerging Jordanian scholars in the maternal, infant, and young child nutrition (MIYCN) field.
Recent Webinar
Thursday, March 7th, 2024 | 5:00-6:00 PM Jordan Time | 9:00-10:00 AM EST
Description
In this webinar, we discussed the state-of-the-science on associations of human milk carbohydrates with infant brain development and cognitive function in the first 24 months of life. Specifically, we discussed reported influences of simple carbohydrates (fructose) and complex carbohydrates (oligosaccharides) on structural brain development in human milk-fed infants.
Second JNIL Scientific Symposium: POSTPONED
After much consideration, given the current situation in Gaza, the Jordan Nutrition Innovation Lab has decided to postpone its Second Scientific Symposium set to take place from February 27-29th, 2024 in Amman, Jordan.
We'll update you with new dates as soon as it is confirmed. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at jordannutritioninnovationlab@tufts.edu. Thank you for your understanding.
Previous Events
Webinars
The Jordan Nutrition Innovation Lab conducted four webinars in FY23 focused on child cognitive development and nutrition. Click below to view presentation slides and the webinar recordings!
Workshop
The Jordan Nutrition Innovation Lab hosted our Second Nutrition Research Designs and Methods Workshop from January-February 2023. Click below to learn more about the workshop, and be sure to apply next year!
Fellowship
The Jordan Nutrition Innovation Lab released a call for applications for our 2023 Fellowships Program from December-February 2023. Click below to read more about our fellowships program and be sure to apply next year!
Symposium
The Jordan Nutrition Lab held our First National Scientific Symposium in August 2022 ." Keep reading below for additional information and visit the event pages for details!
Publications
Click here to view all Jordan Nutrition Innovation Lab publications.
Collaboration
Based on the understanding of the nutrition landscape in Jordan, in addition to consistent engagement with USAID Jordan and FHI 360, the CHN program implementers, the Innovation Lab for Nutrition will engage with policy stakeholders (e.g. Ministry of Health), with academic institutions that may not be core partners but that function within the space of IYCF and breast feeding, with the National Nutrition working group, with UN agencies such as UNICEF, WFP and WHO and other bilateral partners.
Local Contact
Haneen Abulaila
Country Coordinator
+962782244973
haneen.abulaila@tufts.edu