About the Figueroa Interdisciplinary Group (FIG) Research Laboratory

An Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory in Community Nutrition

In our research, we engage researchers, advocates, and community stakeholders to build an evidence base that informs recommendations for institutions to improve policies, systems, and environments.

Currently, our program areas include Food is Medicine and Farm-to-Food Assistance.

Our Team

The FIG Lab is comprised of nutrition scientists, community advisors and leaders, as well as trainees situated in the Division of Nutrition Sciences in the College of Human Ecology at Cornell University

Our Partners

We partner with community-based organizations in food systems and public health who share our mission and values.

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