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Masterclass on How Nurture and Nutrition shape Growth and Development: Trends in Early Childhood from an Indian Birth Cohort

October 15, 2025 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Through this hour, Dr. Beena Koshy, a developmental paediatrician with over two decades of clinical and research experience in childhood development and disability, will take us through the crucial early childhood factors that influence a child’s growth and development.

Drawing from her extensive community-based work with families and cohorts at CMC Vellore, Dr. Koshy will offer rich, research-backed insights that connect everyday practices to lifelong outcomes for children.

Whether you are a health worker, teacher, community worker, or school authority, this session will deepen your understanding of how early nutrition, growth, development, and early education come together to shape the foundations of life.

The session will also highlight findings from Indian research and lived community experiences, offering new perspectives to strengthen how we support young children in our homes, classrooms, and communities.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Glimpse into Indian research that underscores the importance of the early years.
  2. Understanding of key factors influencing early childhood growth, nutrition, and development.
  3. Motivation and insight to strengthen your role in supporting early childhood wellbeing.

This masterclass is valuable for all individuals working with young children, including health workers, teachers, carers, community workers, researchers, and school authorities.

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