Sonja Y. Hess

Sonja Y. Hess is a Research Nutritionist at the University of California, Davis (UC Davis), affiliated with the Department of Nutrition. Her work focuses on addressing micronutrient deficiencies in children and women in low-income countries through community-based intervention trials. She evaluates nutrient bioavailability, nutrient interactions, and nutritional assessment methodologies.

Education:

• MSc in Food Science Engineering, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, Switzerland (1998)
• Ph.D. in Human Nutrition, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, Switzerland (2003)

Her research emphasizes practical solutions for global health challenges, particularly in resource-limited settings. Though no specific awards or grants are listed, her scholarly contributions are documented in her NCBI bibliography.

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