How can preventive health innovations contribute to greater health equity across the life course?
In this online Lunch & Learn, the Institute for Preventive Health explores how inclusive, preventive approaches can better support people in vulnerable life stages and communities that are often under-served by traditional lifestyle interventions. The session brings together insights from research on early-life support for families and on promoting active living among under-served groups, with a focus on the potential of digital tools and inclusive design.
The session will be hosted and moderated by Martine van der Mast, Programme Director of the Institute for Preventive Health.
Programme
- Welcome and introduction
Martine van der Mast - Early Support for Families
Janine Faessen (Wageningen University & Research)
Reflections on early-life nutrition research and the seed funded PRISTA project, which aims to develop an inclusive digital tool to support women and young parents during pregnancy, lactation and early childhood. - Active Living for Under-Served Groups
Cem Ataman (Eindhoven University of Technology)
Insights from the seed funded EQUAL project on aims, methods and lessons learned in stimulating active living among groups often not reached by conventional lifestyle interventions. - Q&A and closing
Moderated discussion and audience interaction.
Practical information
- Date: Thursday 22 January 2026
- Time: 12:15–13:00 (CET)
- Language: English
- Recording: This session will be recorded and shared online afterwards.
Register to join this Lunch & Learn and take part in the discussion on advancing health equity through preventive health innovation.