Emile Charles was an undergraduate research student with the Global Food Research Program during their undergraduate studies at UNC-Chapel Hill. Emile majored in nutrition (science and research) with minors in chemistry and French. He is passionate about global health and food equity, community partnerships to help combat health disparities, and international research collaborations which connect public health and clinical interventions. He worked with the Global Food Research Program on a project examining the cost of adhering to a DASH diet in diverse populations in South Africa.

My favorite summer/winter food are… grilled corn salad/sweet potato curry!

Foods I must have in my home are… plantains, cinnamon raisin bagels, dairy-free ice cream, Trader Joe’s pumpkin cereal bars, ginger beer, and lemonade!

Favorite quote related to food: “The last time I looked in my medical textbook, the most effective therapy for malnutrition is food.” — Jack Geiger, American Social Medic