On October 24, 2025, Emory University’s Medical Nutrition Therapy for Prevention (MNT4P) team, led by Rani H. Singh, PhD, RD, hosted a special scientific conference marking the 20th anniversary of the founding of Genetic Metabolic Dietitians International (GMDI) at Emory.
The event drew over 300 participants from more than 40 countries and featured 17 renowned speakers and panelists. Professor Singh reflected on GMDI’s origins, saying, “I personally believe in the power of community, and GMDI grew out of a desire to bring us together, share knowledge, and give this specialty a strong professional identity — something Emory helped make possible.”
Participants echoed this spirit of connection and gratitude. One global attendee remarked, “It was simply beyond words to be part of the 20-year celebrations. You and your team have improved numerous lives all over the globe, especially in Southeast Asia, to which I belong.”
Broadcast live from the Emory Conference Center Hotel, the half-day event included a commemorative video highlighting Emory’s leadership in GMDI’s founding, featuring Dean Sandra Wong,MD, MS, Chair Jin Peng, PhD, and Vice Chair Michael Gambello, MD, PhD. The celebration honored the organization’s legacy and reaffirmed a shared commitment to advancing genetic metabolic nutrition worldwide.
