The 3rd PNDS International Conference – Nutri-Connect 2025, “Nutri-Connect 2025: Bridging the Gap between Clinical and Public Health Nutrition”, is scheduled for October 17–19, 2025, at the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan.
Nutri-Connect 2025 is a transformative platform bringing together all relevant stakeholders to bridge the gap between clinical and public health nutrition. The conference will address theoretical and practical aspects of nutrition within Pakistan’s health system, disease landscape, and policy context.
Through evidence-based dialogue, policy advocacy, and cross-sector collaboration, Nutri-Connect 2025 aims to drive actionable solutions and advance nutrition science—from patient care to national health programs.
Objectives
- To provide attendees with a holistic understanding of the relationship between dietary intake, health outcomes, and disease prevention from both clinical and public health perspectives.
- To facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange between nutrition researchers, clinicians, public health practitioners, and policymakers.
- To advocate for the integration of nutrition into healthcare systems, policy, and medical education.
- To provide networking and mentorship opportunities for students, early-career professionals, and institutions in nutrition and dietetics.
The following sub-themes serve as key pillars of the conference. Each represents an area where Clinical and Public Health Nutrition Intersect, reflecting the diverse yet interconnected challenges and opportunities within Pakistan’s nutrition landscape. However, Gender, empowerment and equity cut across all themes.
- Malnutrition, NCDs, & Mental Health
- Nutrition across the Lifespan: Prevention, Care, and Policy
- Latest Trends in Clinical Nutrition Care: Explores the latest advancements in clinical nutrition, with a focus on integrating clinical care and public health to improve health outcomes.
- Advancement in Critical & Specialized Nutrition Care
- Sustainable Food Systems Transformation:
- Health Promotion & Social Behavior Change Communication (SBCC)
- Sports Nutrition & Health Outcomes
- Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods: Aligning Evidence, Clinical Practice, and Regulation for Better Health
- Advancement of Nutrition and Dietetic profession in Pakistan
- Nutrition Policies, Governance, and Advocacy
- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Health linkages
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Digital Innovations in Clinical Practice and Public Health
Expected Outcomes
- Increased collaboration between clinical and public health nutrition professionals
- Greater awareness of nutrition’s role in disease prevention and health promotion
- Policy recommendations for integrating nutrition into Pakistan’s healthcare and education systems
- Enhanced skills and networks among emerging nutrition professionals
- Showcasing of innovations and evidence-based interventions adaptable to Pakistan’s context
Target Audience
- Clinical Dietitians & Nutritionists
- Public Health Practitioners
- Physicians and Healthcare Providers
- Nutrition Researchers and Academicians
- Health Policy Experts and Government Officials
- NGOs and International Development Partners
- Nutrition and Dietetics Students
Nutri-Connect 2025 is more than just a conference—it is a movement toward integration, innovation, and impact in the field of nutrition. By bridging clinical and public health perspectives, this event seeks to empower participants with the tools, knowledge, and networks needed to create a healthier, better-nourished Pakistan.
Source: https://iuns.org/2025/07/3rd-pnds-inter ... nect-2025/
