A nutritionist, researcher, and an academician, Rubina Mandlik has over 15 years of extensive experience in nutrition and education. As a Lila Fellow and recipient of the University Grants Commission Jr. Research Fellowship, her research interests encompass maternal, infant, and young child nutrition, knowledge translation, and behavior change communication. With a focus on promoting appropriate feeding practices for infants and young children, Rubina works as a Project Manager and an Assistant Professor at the Hirabai Cowasji Jehangir Medical Research Institute since 2020. She holds a master’s and a PhD degree in Health Science from the Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University. (dr.rubina.mandlik@hcmri.org.in)