Iqra Akram is a PhD Scholar in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University. Her academic training includes a BSc (Honors) in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from Arid Agriculture University, Pakistan and an MSc in Public Health from the University of Debrecen, Hungary. Iqra’s research interests span a wide spectrum, reflecting her diverse expertise. Her areas of focus encompass nutritional epidemiology, food and social eating, social determinants of health, and mixed methods research. Iqra is dedicated to advancing public health knowledge and making a meaningful impact in her field.