2018 ILSI Annual Meeting

ILSI, ILSI North America, ILSI Research Foundation, ILSI HESI
Southampton, Bermuda
2018-01-20 – 2018-01-23

The 2018 ILSI Annual Meeting was a premiere gathering of scientists from around the world. The primary focus of the meeting was to learn about new food safety and nutrition science and identify areas where ILSI can have an impact on public health. This multidisciplinary meeting was an opportunity for experts from all sectors to collaborate and share knowledge. It included:

Scientific Sessions

Keynote Lectures

Branch Meetings

Networking Events

Scientific Program and Presentations

The Exposome: Challenges & Opportunities in the Study of Non-Communicable Diseases

January 21, 2018
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Keynote presentation by Paul Elliott, PhD, Imperial College, Faculty of Medicine, School of Public Health will explore new insights into disease etiology and pathogenesis that can inform both lifestyle and preventative strategies.

Organized by ILSI North America

It’s Coming, Ready or Not: Algorithms and Benefit-Cost Analysis

January 21, 2018
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Keynote presentation by Richard Williams, PhD, George Mason University will focus on how developments in nutrition and science are impacting government and private sectors as well as personalization. 

Organized by ILSI North America

Positive-Sum Governance

January 21, 2018
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Keynote presentation by Andrea E. Stumpf, J.D. Principal, Structured Partnerships. 

Organized by ILSI

Advances in Health Based Decision Making

The purpose of this session is to educate the audience about the value of health-based assessments in decision-making in comparison with endpoint or hazard-based determinations.

Organized by ILSI North America

New Advances: Diet and Microbiome

January 22, 2018
10:30 am - 12:30 pm

This session will examine the latest science on the diet and microbiome, including advances on application and intervention for appetite and eating behavior as well as new research on infant and fetal microbiome.

Organized by ILSI North America

Threats to the Global Food Supply

January 22, 2018
2:00 pm - 5:40 pm

This session will examine new and emerging global threats to the food chain and system including impact on supply, process, security, agricultural practices, food safety and human health.

Organized by ILSI North America

Carbohydrates Forum 2018: A Research Paradigm for Determining the Role of Fiber in Gut Barrier Health

January 22, 2018
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Presentation by Gary Wu, PhD, University of Pennsylvania will discuss how dietary fiber affects the various components of the gut microbiota.  

Organized by ILSI North America

Science Serving Society

January 23, 2018
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

The purpose of this session is to highlight specific programs that clearly demonstrate ILSI´s significant contributions to the theme, with an emphasis on multi-year, multi-partner programs with demonstrable impact.

Organized by ILSI

The Intersection Between Food Sustainability and Health

January 23, 2018
8:00 am - 10:00 am

This session will examine the intersection of food sustainability and health, with a look at current practices, challenges and research gaps.

Organized by ILSI North America

Water II – Water Management for the Future

January 23, 2018
10:00 am - 12:30 am

This session will examine new and emerging technologies related to water management (including regeneration, conservation, & efficiency improvement) and the impact of these approaches on short and long-term water management and human practice. This session builds off of Water I: Pursuing a Safe & Reliable Supply presented at the 2017 Annual Meeting.

Organized by ILSI North America

Why Attend

ILSI’s mission is to provide science that improves human health and well-being and safeguards the environment. There is no substitute for the in-person engagement that has come to define ILSI’s Annual Meetings. Each year, we join scientific colleagues from academia, government, industry, and civil society for state-of-the-science symposia, keynote lectures, networking events, and ILSI branch meetings. We look forward to doing so again at the 2019 Annual Meeting, scheduled for January 10-14, in Clearwater, Florida . 

Learning Opportunities
Get the latest research in personalized nutrition, food and water safety, sustainability, and risk assessment. The scientific program at the ILSI Annual Meetings is relevant for all experts in the food safety and nutrition community. 

Networking  
Nothing beats the value of interacting with colleagues in-person. ILSI brings scientific thought leaders together from all sectors, allowing for face-to-face discussion and collaboration to solve and identify some of the biggest challenges facing the food safety and nutrition community. 

Perspective
Attending ILSI Annual Meetings allows participants to take a step back and look at challenges in nutrition, food safety, and health through the viewpoint of colleagues that they don't engage with normally.

Leadership
Attending ILSI Annual Meetings allows participants to draw attention to challenges that not everyone is aware of.  It is a chance to connect with other experts and take a leadership role while using the resources and network provided by the unique ILSI platform.

Past Annual Meetings

View presentations from previous ILSI Annual Meetings:

2017

The 2017 ILSI Annual Meeting was held in La Jolla, California, USA January 20-25, 2017.

2014

The 2014 ILSI Annual Meeting was held in Southampton, Bermuda
January 17-22, 2014.

2016

The 2016 ILSI Annual Meeting was held in St. Petersburg, Florida, USA January 22-27, 2016.

2013

The 2013 ILSI Annual Meeting was held in Miami, Florida, USA
January 18-23, 2013.

2015

The 2015 ILSI Annual Meeting was held in Chandler, Arizona, USA January 16-21, 2015.

2012

The 2012 ILSI Annual Meeting was held in Phoenix, Arizona, USA
January 20-25, 2012.

SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS ARE AVAILABLE: AM2018 PRESENTATIONS

The 2018 ILSI Annual Meeting was a premiere gathering of scientists from around the world. The primary focus of the meeting was to learn about new food safety and nutrition science and identify areas where ILSI can have an impact on public health. This multidisciplinary meeting was an opportunity for experts from all sectors to collaborate and share knowledge. It included:

SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS ARE AVAILABLE: AM2018 PRESENTATIONS