About the Figueroa Interdisciplinary Group (FIG) Research Laboratory
An Interdisciplinary Team in Community Nutrition
In our research, we engage researchers, advocates, community leaders and members to build an evidence base that informs recommendations for institutions to improve policies, systems, and environments.
Currently, our program areas include Food as Medicine and Farm-to-Food Assistance.
Our Team
The FIG Lab is comprised of nutrition scientists, community advisors and leaders, as well as trainees situated in the Division of Nutrition Sciences in the College of Human Ecology at Cornell University
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Our Partners
We partner with community-based organizations an food systems and public health stakeholders who share our mission and values.
