David M. Sanders

David M. Sanders is a prominent researcher affiliated with the University of Cape Town (Faculty of Health Sciences) and has previously collaborated with institutions such as the University of Ottawa, The City University of New York, and the University of the Western Cape. His work spans public health, nutrition, and health equity, with a focus on translating evidence into practice.

His research explores food environments, social determinants of health, and community health strategies. Notable projects include analyzing caregivers' foodways in South Africa and improving diabetes self-management through collaborative learning frameworks. Publications appear in journals like Global Health Action and International Journal for Equity in Health.

Key sponsors include the National Research Foundation, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and Boehringer Ingelheim. He is also linked to advocacy groups like the People's Health Movement and research centers such as the Pacific Research Centre for the Prevention of Obesity.