Alida Melse
Pioneering Researcher in Micronutrient Malnutrition and Biofortification
About Me
Dr. Alida Melse-Boonstra serves as an Associate Professor at the Division of Human Nutrition, Wageningen University & Research, where she has built an impressive career since completing her MSc and PhD from the same institution in 1997 and 2003 respectively. Her research focuses on developing sustainable solutions for micronutrient malnutrition in low and middle-income countries, with particular emphasis on vitamin A, iron, iodine, and zinc deficiencies among vulnerable populations including pregnant women, infants, children, and adolescents