The interdisciplinary forum will gather scholars on January 14-15, 2027, in Florence, Italy.
The Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies at Fairfield University is extending its partnership with the American University of Florence (AUF) by offering a new health and nutrition conference in Italy. The event is open to scholars from a variety of disciplines, including nursing, public health, nutrition, and social work.
The conference will focus on the social, cultural, clinical, and ethical dimensions of health and nutrition and feature speakers from the international community.
Session topics will include nutritional interventions in chronic disease management, food access and food deserts, ethics and justice in food systems, the intersection of mental health and nutrition, and the impact of social connection and community health on health outcomes.
