Revolutionizing Health & Wellness with Transdisciplinary Food Science | Prof. Gurmeet Singh, TDU

Описание: Welcome to "Food Futures," where we explore the critical role of food in addressing global challenges and shaping a healthier future.

Join Dr Leena Wadia, Dean of Education, and Professor Gurmeet Singh, Dean of Research at the University of Transdisciplinary Health Sciences and Technology (TDU) in Bangalore, as they delve into the transformative "Food Futures" program. This podcast offers unique insights into how TDU is integrating ancient wisdom with modern science to tackle some of the world's most pressing issues.

In this insightful conversation, you will learn about:

00:02:19 Food at the Heart of Global Challenges: Discover how food is central to human health (70% of diseases connected to food choices), livelihoods (60-65% of India's population earns from food), and environmental well-being (land use change, water withdrawal, greenhouse gases).

00:04:38 TDU's Unique Ecosystem & Research: Learn about TDU's nearly 30 years of research, its extensive database of 6,500 medicinal plants documented over 3,000 years, and its unique faculty.

00:07:45 Understanding Transdisciplinary research: Professor Singh explains TDU's innovative transdisciplinary approach, which integrates diverse knowledge systems, cultures, and ways of thinking—from Ayurveda sciences with modern nutrition to connecting local resources with global solutions.

00:12:30 The Food Futures Program: Dive into TDU's vision for food as the primary solution to address planetary, societal, and individual health problems, highlighting how cutting-edge science in nutri-genomics, epigenomics, microbiome, metabolomics, and wearables is transforming food understanding.

00:16:35 Cutting-Edge Research & Functional Foods: Explore TDU's research focus on systems thinking, design thinking, and health thinking in food. Discover their vast Indian food database (2000+ ingredients) and programs developing functional foods to address iron deficiency anemia, protein sufficiency, gut health, metabolic health, and brain health.

00:22:22 "Healthy Gardens, Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives"

00:23:58 The Power of Food Diversity: Learn why diversity on the plate is crucial for gut health and overall well-being, including the recommendation to eat 30 different plants per week and the Ayurvedic concept of six rasas in every meal.

00:28:44 Food Education Programs & Unique Labs: Get an overview of TDU's PhD, MSc by Research (Food Science, Processing & Innovation), and BSc Food Processing & Technology programs, emphasizing hands-on, project-oriented learning. Discover TDU's 15 labs and pilot plants, featuring unique equipment like twin-screw extruders and dry fractionation setups, and specialized courses in food systems, food & microbiome, and food photography.

00:34:35 Student Opportunities & Prospects: Gain insights into TDU's eligibility criteria (focus on student interest and motivation), diverse career pathways in industry, higher education, and entrepreneurship, and how students are encouraged to think critically and solve real-world problems.

00:41:53 TDU approach to curriculum, core courses & electives, entrepreneurship & other innovative work that students at TDU can engage in.

00:53:05 Extensive Industry Collaborations & Outreach: Learn about TDU's strong connections with over 100 companies through sponsored projects, IP licensing, and workshops. Discover their significant outreach initiatives, including a 5-tier anemia program working with tribal and rural communities, and partnerships with large-scale midday meal providers.

00:57:33 The State-of-the-Art Research Kitchen: Explore TDU's unique, state-of-the-art kitchen facility for rapid prototyping recipes from classical texts, allowing students to experience food transformation from concept to prototype.

01:02:20 Wild Edibles & Food Forests: Discover TDU's pioneering work on forgotten foods, including a database that identifies local wild edibles based on GPS location, and their development of micro food forests to restore dietary diversity.

01:05:15 Why TDU's Food Program is Special: A summary of what sets TDU apart: connecting the future with tradition, real-world problem-solving, cutting-edge infrastructure, and a student-centric, hand-holding learning environment.

Speakers:

Professor Gurmeet Singh: Dean of Research, The University of Transdisciplinary Health Sciences and Technology (TDU).

Dr. Leena Wadia: Dean of Education, The University of Transdisciplinary Health Sciences and Technology (TDU).

The University of Transdisciplinary Health Sciences and Technology (TDU), Bangalore, India.

www.tdu.edu.in

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