Don’t be afraid to tailor-make a career.”

Nutrition and public health scientist Professor Nita Forouhi’s career story features in the second episode of the Medical Research Council’s 2019 ‘career inspirations’ podcast series.

MRC talks is a podcast telling the stories of inspiring scientists working to improve lives through medical research.

The 2019 career inspirations series features 12 scientists, all working in different areas of medical research. In each episode, publishing on the first Wednesday of every month, a scientist shares their career highlights, what makes them tick and their advice for forging a career in medical research.

In the second episode, MRC Science Content Editor Isabel Harding talks to Professor Nita Forouhi, about her work dedicated to understanding how food affects our health. She’s inspired by studying the diets and biology of large and diverse populations, to help prevent diseases like diabetes and obesity. She hopes that one day she’ll be able to give people personalised nutrition advice.

You can also read highlights from Professor Forouhi’s interview with Isabel Harding on the MRC Insight blog.

Part of UK Research and Innovation, the MRC has been funding research dedicated to improving human health since 1913.

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Find out how the MRC supports research careers. And for more inspiration browse the collection of MRC career profiles or working life blog posts.