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Microplastics CoP Webinar II – Author and Expert Reflections on a Pioneering Publication: Improved multivariate quantification of plastic particles in human blood using non-targeted pyrolysis GC-MS
2025-06-26
Webinar, Online
Symposium on Nutrition and Healthy Longevity: Bridging Science, Innovations and Policy in Southeast Asia
2025-08-06 – 2025-08-07
Holiday Inn Atrium, Singapore
Session at IUNS-ICN2025 – Recent Advances in Microbiome Science
2025-08-24 – 2025-08-29
Paris, France
Session at IUNS-ICN2025 – Precision Nutrition
2025-08-24 – 2025-08-29
Paris, France
Session at IUNS-ICN2025 – Early Life Nutrition
2025-08-24 – 2025-08-29
Paris, France
- Welcome and introduction to ILSI Europe
- Overview of the webinar objectives and speakers
Paper Summary
Speaker: Prof. Frederic BeenAffiliation: Amsterdam Institute for Life and Environment (A-LIFE), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Summary of the Nature publication
- Comparison with related studies
- Directions for future research
Industry Perspective
Speakers: Filip Sucharski & Marianna ArmogidaAffiliation: Haleon
- "Blood-Brain Barrier Overview & Understanding of the Methodology Used in the Paper"
Scientific Insight
Speaker: Dr. Inge MulderAffiliation: Amsterdam UMC, Translational Neurovascular Stroke Research Dept. of Biomedical Engineering and Physics
- "Crossing the Line: Microplastics and Their Potential to Breach the Blood-Brain Barrier"
Q&A
Moderator: TBD- Audience questions and expert reflections
This webinar is supported by the ILSI Europe Microplastics Initiative.
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Asia and Southeast Asia face a major demographic shift with rapidly aging populations, impacting healthcare, economies, and society. This symposium will discuss the latest science on aging, the roles of nutrition and concepts of "inflammaging" and immune-senescence, from clinical to translational upstream approaches, such as early and mid-life nutrition, lifestyle and social interventions. It will showcase innovative approaches, tools and technologies for healthy longevity, and address policy, program, and regulatory strategies for preventive care to reduce the healthcare burden of aging. Expert speakers and discussions will highlight the importance of cross collaborations in promoting healthy longevity in Asia.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Healthcare professionals; nutritional, allied health and lifestyle medicine professionals and physicians
- Academicians and researchers involved in community, national, and regional research and agenda on healthy aging and improving healthspan
- Food science R&D and nutritional supplements industry personnel
- Professionals from food, nutrition and health supplements industries
- Professionals from technology and digital health industries
- Officials and representatives from health authorities and food regulatory agencies
- Organizations, associations and agencies promoting elderly care, health and longevity
DAY 1, AUGUST 6, 2025
Session 1Nutrition and Aging: Scientific Insights, Research and Strategies for Healthy Longevity Session 2
Optimizing Nutrition and Healthspan Across Population Groups in Asia: Translational Evidence and Practical Insights
DAY 2, AUGUST 7, 2025
Session 3Nutrient Supplementations, Innovations and Digital Solutions for Healthy Longevity Session 4
Reducing the Healthcare Burden of Aging: Policy, Programs and Regulatory Considerations
Please refer below for the full program and presenters details.
CALL FOR POSTERSSubmit a poster and enjoy 10% discount from your applicable registration rate!
Researchers from academia, industry and government institutions are invited to register for the symposium and present their research work! Selected posters will participate in a "Rapid-fire" poster presentation session. Outstanding posters will be selected and recognized by a panel of judges.
Abstract submission: July 18, 2025
Click below for the poster guidelines:
Venue
The 2-day symposium will be held at:
Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium
Address: 317 Outram Rd, Singapore 169075
Website: https://singaporeatrium.holidayinn.com/
Room Accommodation
Exclusive rates are available to registered attendees of the Symposium.To book your accommodation, kindly click this room reservation link. For inquiries, please contact us at event@ilsisea.org.sg. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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REGISTRATION
| IN-PERSON | |
| Industry (Non-ILSI SEA Region Members) | 650 SGD |
| Industry (ILSI SEA Region Members) | 550 SGD |
| Government / Academia (2-Day Pass) | 450 SGD |
| Government / Academia (1-Day Pass) | 350 SGD |
| VIRTUAL* | |
| Industry | 400 SGD |
| Government / Academia | 250 SGD |
Discount for Group Registration (5 participants or more) is available, please enquire for details at event@ilsisea.org.sg.
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PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
DAY 1: August 6, 2025, Wednesday
08:00 - 08:45 hr Registration08:45 - 08:55 hr Welcome Remarks
Session 1 - Nutrition and Aging: Scientific Insights, Research and Strategies for Healthy Longevity (08:55 - 14:00 hr) Expand
Featuring the following presentations and speakers:
- Aging Biology and Biomarkers: Emerging Insights and Strategies
Speaker tbc - Advances in Aging Research and the Influence of Diet and Nutrition: Research Opportunities and Strategies
Prof Roger Fielding, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University, USA - Etiology and Immunology of Aging - Understanding Inflammaging and Potential Approaches to Modulate Aging Process Towards Healthy Longevity
Prof Tamas Fülöp, Research Center on Aging, University of Sherbrooke, Canada
10:30 - 11:10 Morning Break / Poster & Exhibit Viewing
- Quality Nutrition and Muscle Health: Evidence for Practice and Strategies
Prof Liang-Kung Chen, Center for Healthy Longevity and Aging Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan - Micronutrients and Phytonutrients for Prevention of DNA Damage
Prof Michael Fenech, University of South Australia - Gut Microbiota and Probiotics for Healthy Aging
Prof Ying-Chieh Tsai, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
12:40 - 14:00 Lunch / Poster & Exhibit Viewing / Networking Session 2 - Optimizing Nutrition and Healthspan Across Population Groups in Asia: Translational Evidence and Practical Insights (14:00 - 17:30 hr) Expand
Featuring the following presentations and speakers:
- Midlife Diet and Healthy Longevity - Examining the Fine Print in the Evidence
Prof Woon Puay Koh, Healthy Longevity Translational Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) - Women's Health and Healthy Longevity - Impact of Nutrition and Lifestyle
Prof Cuilin Zhang, Global Centre for Asian Women's Health (GloW), NUS Medicine, Singapore - Influence of Early Programming, Dietary and Social Factors Across Lifespan on Aging Outcomes
Prof Johan Eriksson, A*STAR Institute for Human Development and Potential (A*STAR IHDP) / Human Potential Translational Research Programme, NUS Medicine, Singapore
15:30 - 15:50 Afternoon Break / Poster & Exhibit Viewing
- Improvement of Oxidative Stress and Cognitive Function - Advancing Neuroprotective Model for Older Adults for Healthy Longevity
Prof Suzana Shahar, Centre for Healthy Aging and Wellness and Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Associations of Dietary Protein and Amino Acid Intakes with DALYs for Alzheimer's Disease in Japan
Tokyo University of Agriculture, Japan (TBC)
16:40 - 16:50 Q&A
16:50 - 17:30 Panel Session: Insights and Key Considerations to Drive the Aging Research Agenda
17:30 Poster ViewingEnd of Day 1
DAY 2: August 7, 2025, Thursday
08:30 - 09:30 hr Breakfast Refreshment & "Rapid-fire" Oral Poster Presentation Session (Hybrid)Session 3 -Nutrient Supplementation, Innovations and Digital Solutions for Healthy Longevity (09:30 - 13:30 hr) Expand
Featuring the following presentations and speakers:
- The SHIELD Study: Highlighting the Impact of Specialized Nutritional Intervention on Muscle Health and Clinical Outcomes in Community-dwelling Older Adults at Risk of Malnutrition
Assoc Prof Samuel Chew, Dept of Geriatric Medicine, Changi General Hospital, Singapore - Innovation in Ingredients, Taste and Flavor - Consumer Insights, Tools and Sensory Solution for Enhance Food Reformulation and Products Development
Speaker TBC - Food Oral Processing and Sensory Perception - Impact on Physiological, Metabolic and Psychological Outcome for Improve Nutrition and Healthspan
Speaker TBC
10:50 - 11:20 Morning Break / Poster & Exhibit Viewing / Networking
- Gut-driven Longevity: Nutritional Strategies with Prebiotic Chicory Root Fibres and Slow-release Carbohydrate Palatinose ™
Ms Peen Ern Goh, BENEO Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd, Singapore - Unlocking the Potential of Dairy Proteins for Healthy Aging: Innovation with Consumer Relevance
Mr Martin Teo, Food Applications and Innovation, U.S. Dairy Export Council, Singapore - Tools on Lifestyle, Mobility and Function
Speaker TBC
12:35 - 13:45 Lunch / Poster & Exhibit Viewing Session 4 - Reducing the Healthcare Burden of Aging: Policy, Programs and Regulatory Considerations (13:30 - 17:30 hr) Expand
Featuring the following presentations and speakers:
- Influence of Nutrition on Intrinsic Capacity - From Geroscience to Community Practice
Prof Jean Woo, SH Ho Centre for Gerontology and Geriatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong - Health Innovation and Translation for Improved Healthspan
Speaker TBC - Equipping the Community - Prevention, Early Intervention and Supporting Caregivers
Prof Theng Yin-Leng, Ageing Research Institute for Society and Education (ARISE), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
15:10 - 15:35 Afternoon Tea Break / Poster & Exhibit Viewing / Networking
- Connecting Consumer Realities with Science - Innovation, Insights and Solution for Healthy Longevity
Mr Shawn Roy, Haleon Singapore Pte Ltd/ Human8 Consumer insights, Singapore - Regulatory Aspects in Relation to Aging
Speaker TBC
16:15 - 16:25 Q&A
16:25 - 17:10 Panel Session - Bridging Innovations and Tools, Policy and Practice
17:10 - 17:30 Best Poster Awards, Closing Remarks, Networking and Refreshments
*Note: Presentation titles are subject to speaker confirmation.
SYMPOSIUM SPEAKERS
DAY 1: August 6, 2025, Wednesday
Advances in Aging Research and the Influence of Diet and Nutrition: Research Opportunities and Strategies
Prof Roger FieldingJean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University, USA Biography
Prof Roger Fielding, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University, USAProf Fielding is a Senior Scientist in the Metabolism & Basic Biology of Aging directive at the HNRCA. He is also Professor of Nutrition at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Professor of Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine and the Associate Director of the Boston Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center.
Dr. Fielding is an internationally known researcher who studies the underlying mechanisms contributing to the age-associated decline in skeletal muscle mass, the resultant impact on function, and the potential role of exercise, nutrition, physical activity and other therapies on attenuating this process. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed papers with over 8,000 citations and has conducted numerous cross sectional, longitudinal, and intervention studies examining the role of skeletal muscle power on physical performance in older adults.
Dr. Fielding is an associate editor of the Journals of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, Calcified Tissues International, and Musculoskeletal Research. He has also served as a reviewer on numerous NIH study sections and was elected to the NIH/CSR College of Reviewers. In 2015, he received the Olof Johnell Science Award from the International Osteoporosis Foundation.
He currently leads the ILSI US and Canada Research project on Aging and Sarcopenia.
Etiology and Immunology of Aging - Understanding Inflammaging and Potential Approaches to Modulate Aging Process Towards Healthy Longevity
Prof Tamas FülöpResearch Center on Aging, University of Sherbrooke, Canada Biography
Prof Tamas Fülöp, Research Center on Aging, University of Sherbrooke, CanadaTamas Fulop, MD, PhD, is Professor of Medicine and Geriatrics, and Senior Researcher at the Research Center on Aging, University of Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada. He is the deputy director of the Research Center on Aging and member of the Graduate Immunology Programme. He was the President of the Société Québecoise de Gériatrie from 2007-2012. He has directed the Biology Research Programme of the Research Center on Aging for more than 10 years. He obtained his MD degree at Geneva University. He received his PhD in Biochemistry and Immunology from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and was a post-doctoral fellow at University Paris XII in Biochemistry. Dr. Fulop's NSERC and CIHR funded research since 1994 is focused on immune response changes in T cells and neutrophils and the mechanism of inflammation with aging and age-related diseases in humans: Dementia, cardiovascular diseases. More specifically his research is directed to the elucidation of the signal transduction changes in immune cells with specific focus on lipid rafts. In Alzheimer disease he is interested in the elucidation of the pathomechanism leading to amyloid beta deposition. He is studying the vicious circle of the inflammatory process between the periphery and the brain. The role of the viruses is also studied. He has authored more than 250 publications. He is recipient of the Presidential Award of the IAGG and fellow of the GSA since 2001. He served on the executive committee and participated in the organization of three IAG congresses. He served on the GSA Publications Committee and BS executive committee. He is on the editorial boards of Pathology Biology, Immunity and Aging, European Geriatric Medicine, Journal of frailty and Aging, Journal of Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Gerontology and was Section Editor of the BMC open access journal Immunity and Aging. He is the editor-in-chief of the Interdisciplinary Topics in Gerontology. He is co-director of the undergraduate geriatric teaching program.
Quality Nutrition and Muscle Health: Evidence for Practice and Strategies
Prof Liang-Kung ChenCenter for Healthy Longevity and Aging Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan Biography
Prof Liang-Kung Chen, Center for Healthy Longevity and Aging Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
Micronutrients and Phytonutrients for Prevention of DNA Damage
Prof Michael FenechUniversity of South Australia Biography
Prof Michael Fenech, University of South AustraliaDr Fenech is recognised internationally for his research in nutritional genomics and genetic toxicology and for developing the cytokinesis-block micronucleus (CBMN) assay which is now a standard method used internationally to measure DNA damage in human and mammalian cells. The lymphocyte CBMN assay has been endorsed by the International Atomic Energy Agency and the OECD for in vivo radiation bio-dosimetry and in vitro testing of chemical genotoxicity, respectively.
From 1990 to 2018 he worked as a principal research scientist in Australia at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in the field of human nutrition. In 1999-2009 his laboratory further developed the lymphocyte CBMN assay into a 'cytome' assay consisting of six complementary biomarkers of DNA damage and cytotoxicity and, in collaboration with other laboratories, he coordinated the establishment of a similar method for buccal epithelial cells. Both methods are published in Nature Protocols. His key goal is to determine the nutritional, lifestyle and environmental requirements for DNA damage prevention.
His research is focused on (i) the impact of nutrition on chromosomal and telomere integrity and (ii) personalised nutrition for healthy aging. He co-founded the HUMN project on micronuclei in human populations in 1997 and the Asia Pacific Nutrigenomics Nutrigenetics Organisation (www.apnno.com) in 2014. Since 2010 he has been an invited speaker at 57 international conferences (10 plenary lectures). His H-index is 88 based on 36,861 total career citations according to Google Scholar.
Gut Microbiota and Probiotics for Healthy Aging
Prof Ying-Chieh TsaiNational Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan Biography
Prof Ying-Chieh Tsai, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan Prof Tsai is a distinguished professor at the Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at National Yang-Ming University in Taiwan, specializing in psychobiotics and the gut-brain axis.
Prof Tsai is known for his work on how gut bacteria can influence mental health and has identified a strain of psychobiotics, Lactobacillus plantarum PS128, that shows promise in improving dopamine levels and potentially reducing stress and depression-like behaviors. Prof Tsai clinical research on the microbiome showed potential to address and improve mental health conditions such as depression, Parkinson's diseases for the elderly and autism spectrum in the younger age group. He is currently involved in several biotechnology companies, including Bened Biomedical.
Midlife Diet and Healthy Longevity - Examining the Fine Print in the Evidence
Prof Woon Puay KohHealthy Longevity Translational Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) Biography
Prof Woon Puay Koh, Healthy Longevity Translational Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine)Prof Koh is a Professor in Healthy Longevity Translational Research Programme at Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS). She received her MBBS (Honours) from NUS, her PhD in immunology from the University of Sydney, Australia, and postdoctoral training in epidemiology from the University of Southern California in USA. Being a population health scientist, Prof Koh's research is in studying the epidemiology of common chronic diseases in the population. She is the Principal Investigator of the Singapore Chinese Health Study, and has co-authored about 500 scientific papers on diet, lifestyle and genes in relation to risk of diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. More recently, she has also published on factors that influence important ageing outcomes such as physical frailty, cognitive impairment and aging-related depression. She is regularly listed among the world's top 2% most cited scientists by Stanford University and has received over $35 million dollars in funding from National Institutes of Health (NIH) in USA and the National Medical Research Council in Singapore.
Women's Health and Healthy Longevity - Impact of Nutrition and Lifestyle
Prof Dr Cuilin ZhangGlobal Centre for Asian Women's Health (GloW), NUS Medicine, Singapore Biography
Prof Dr Cuilin Zhang, Global Centre for Asian Women's Health (GloW), NUS MedicineDr. Cuilin Zhang is a professor at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, and the founding Director of the Global Centre for Asian Women's Health (GloW) (www.glownus.org), and the Lead for Population Health Study program of Asian Center for Reproductive Longevity and Equity (ACRLE). Prof. Zhang holds an Adjunct Professorship at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Before joining NUS, Prof. Zhang was a Senior Investigator with tenure and interim Chief of the Epidemiology Branch, Division of Population Health Research, NICHD, National Institutes of Health (NIH), USA (2007-2021). Prof. Zhang served in the NIH Nutritional Research Task Force Writing Group for developing strategic plan on national nutritional research in the next 10 years (2021-2030) and was the NIH Intramural Subject Matter Expert of multiple themes: Nutrition Across the Lifespan, Foundational Nutrition Science; Approaches, Methods, and Tools for Dietary Intake Assessment.
Prof. Zhang is a clinical epidemiologist whose work unites nutrition. biochemistry, genetics, clinical medicine, and public health, and is at the interface of disease etiology and prevention strategies in the arena of women's and children's health over lifespan and across generations. She is leading a multi-disciplinary research program focusing on the improvement of women's health and human potentials through diet and lifestyle modification, omics research, and early screening in general. One of the focuses of is on nutrition and lifestyle, metabolic and genetic determinants, and health consequences of obesity, gestational diabetes and type 2 diabetes, and related comorbidities across the lifespan. Prof. Zhang was the recipient of the Director Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Understanding of Etiology and Risk Factors of Gestational Diabetes, NICHD, NIH.
Prof. Zhang has initiated and led multiple large cohort studies on nutrition, maternal and child health, diabetes and chronic diseases supported by NIH and National University of Singapore. Along with extensive epidemiological and clinical data as well as related biospecimen collected, these studies were well-designed for investigating a broad range of health and disease outcomes and early life precursors of perinatal, pediatric, and adult diseases based on a multi-omics platform.
Prof. Zhang currently serves in the Oversight Advisory Committee for Go Red for Women's Health Research Network of the American Heart Association, the International Advisory Committee for Chinese National Birth Cohort, and the External Advisory Board for the Cohort of Mothers/Madres in Texas, USA (COMMIT). Prof. Zhang is an Associate Editor for Diabetes Care and American Journal of Epidemiology and serves in the editorial board for Precision Nutrition.
Influence of Early Programming, Dietary and Social Factors Across Lifespan on Aging Outcomes
Prof Johan ErikssonA*STAR Institute for Human Development and Potential (A*STAR IHDP) / Human Potential Translational Research Programme, NUS Medicine, Singapore Biography
Prof Johan Eriksson, A*STAR Institute for Human Development and Potential (A*STAR IHDP) / Human Potential Translational Research Programme, NUS MedicineProfessor Johan G. Eriksson is full professor at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, programme lead for the Human Potential Programme at the SOM, deputy executive director and programme director for Human Development at SICS, A*STAR. He is in charge of the daily scientific oversight and planning of the GUSTO and S-PRESTO cohort studies.
Before moving to Singapore professor Eriksson was full professor at the faculty of medicine, University of Helsinki, and chief physician at Helsinki University Central Hospital in Finland. He holds clinical interests in diabetes, obesity and related metabolic diseases. He received his medical degree and specialist qualifications (internal medicine and general practice) from the University of Helsinki.
His research focuses on the early programming of health and disease, as well as on the prevention of gestational diabetes (GDM), type 2 diabetes and related metabolic outcomes by lifestyle interventions. In Finland he is in charge of the Helsinki Birth Cohort Study, a unique birth cohort study with a follow-up of over 20,000 individuals from birth until the age of over 80 years. Furthermore, he has been involved in the gestational diabetes prevention study RADIEL, in which a lifestyle intervention was shown to successfully reduce GDM and the Finnish Diabetes Prevention Study (DPS) - the first randomised study to show that lifestyle intervention is effective in the prevention of type 2 diabetes.
Improvement of Oxidative Stress and Cognitive Function - Advancing Neuroprotective Model for Older Adults for Healthy Longevity
Prof Suzana ShaharCentre for Healthy Aging and Wellness and Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Biography
Prof Suzana Shahar, Centre for Healthy Aging and Wellness and Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Prof Dr Suzana Shahar is a Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics from the Healthy Aging and Wellness Research Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; and Honorary Fellow of the Malaysian Dietitians' Association. She is currently the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
She obtained her BSc (Hons) (Dietetics) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and then pursued her study to obtain MMed Sci (Human Nutrition) and PhD (Human Nutrition) from the University of Sheffield. Her research interest is on nutrition, wellness and aging. She has led a nationwide project on 'Neuroprotective Model for Healthy Longevity among Malaysian Elderly', funded by the Ministry of Higher Education; ands currently leading a clinical trial to reverse cognitive frailty among Malaysian older adults funded by the Ministry of Higher Education, under the auspice of the World Wide Finger Trial. She also led the Newton Impact Fund Scheme on Developing Salt Reduction Policy for Malaysia. She has filed two formulations for improvement of oxidative stress and cognitive function in aging population, i.e. TP3in1 juice and Cosmos Caudatus powder.
She has published more than 300 publications. She is also involved as committee member of several guidelines spearheaded by the Ministry of Health under the umbrella of the National Coordinating Committee of Food and Nutrition. She serves as committee members of International Research Networking on Dementia Prevention, WHO Working Guideline Committee of Risk Reduction of Cognitive Decline and Consortium on Longitudinal Study on Memory (COSMIC). She is the founder of the Centre for Healthy Aging, UKM and the Senior Citizen Centre (PAWE UKM).
She is also working closely with several industries as consultants in research and also health including Malaysian Biotropics Sdn Bhd, Uno Nutrition, Mead Johnson, MARDI, Alpro Pharmacy, Biosinergy, Sapura Kencana and Perbadanan Putrajaya.
DAY 2: August 7, 2025, Thursday
The SHIELD Study: Highlighting the Impact of Specialized Nutritional Intervention on Muscle Health and Clinical Outcomes in Community-dwelling Older Adults at Risk of Malnutrition
Assoc Prof Samuel ChewDepartment of Geriatric Medicine, Changi General Hospital, Singapore Biography
Assoc Prof Samuel Chew, Department of Geriatric Medicine, Changi General Hospital, SingaporeDr Samuel TH Chew is a Senior Consultant with the Geriatric Medicine department at Changi General Hospital (CGH), Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine with Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS), and Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Duke-NUS Medicine Academic Clinical Program.
He received his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 1997. He then went on to obtain a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Informatics from University College London in 2007, and his specialist training in internal medicine and geriatric medicine from the Postgraduate Medical Education and Training Board in UK in 2009. He is also a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh and Academy of Medicine, Singapore.
Dr Chew is a faculty member for the SingHealth Residency Program in geriatric medicine, internal medicine and family medicine since 2011. He is also one of the tutors for the NUS Centre of Healthcare Simulation undergraduate training programs in professionalism, team working and inter-professional education since 2015.
He has a deep passion in delivering evidence-based care for older adults, and has been engaged in clinical teaching at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels on a daily basis for over two decades. Clinical work includes acute geriatric medicine, geriatric rehabilitation and management of multimorbidity, malnutrition, and sarcopenia in the ambulatory setting.
Dr Chew's current research focus areas are nutrition and muscle health in older adult.
Gut-driven Longevity: Nutritional Strategies with Prebiotic Chicory Root Fibres and Slow-release Carbohydrate Palatinose™
Ms Peen Ern GohBENEO Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd, Singapore Biography
Ms Peen Ern Goh, BENEO Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd, Singapore Ms Goh Peen Ern is Senior Manager Nutrition Communication at BENEO-Institute, BENEO Asia-Pacific. In this role, she is responsible for translating the science and communicating the health benefits of BENEO's nutritional ingredients.
Prior to joining BENEO, Peen Ern worked in applied scientific research within the health supplement industry, where she developed health supplement concepts by integrating nutritional science with marketing insights. She also practised as a clinical dietitian in general and acute care hospitals in Singapore, where she provided medical nutrition therapy and dietetic counselling, and was in charge of the weight management clinic. She has delivered nutrition-related talks and workshops for both the public and healthcare professionals.
Peen Ern holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Food Science and Technology from the University of New South Wales, Australia; a Master of Human Nutrition from Deakin University, Australia; and a Master of Dietetic Studies from the University of Queensland, Australia.
Unlocking the Potential of Dairy Proteins for Healthy Aging: Innovation with Consumer Relevance
Mr Martin TeoFood Applications and Innovation, U.S. Dairy Export Council, Singapore Biography
MMr Martin Teo, Food Applications and Innovation, U.S. Dairy Export Council, Singapore
Influence of Nutrition on Intrinsic Capacity - From Geroscience to Community Practice
Prof Jean WooSH Ho Centre for Gerontology and Geriatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Biography
Prof Jean Woo, SH Ho Centre for Gerontology and Geriatrics, The Chinese University of Hong KongProf Jean Woo is currently Emeritus Professor, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). She is also Henry G Leong Research Professor of Gerontology and Geriatrics, and held pivotal role as Director and Co-Director of the following Institutes with CUHK: Director, CUHK Jockey Club Institute of Ageing; Co-Director, CUHK Institute of Health Equity; Director, S.H. Ho Centre for Gerontology and Geriatrics, Faculty of Medicine; and Director, Centre for Nutritional Studies, Faculty of Medicine.
Prof Woo graduated from Cambridge University in 1974. After medical posts in the Charing Cross, Hammersmith, and Brompton Hospitals, she worked in part time posts in general practice as well as research in the University of Hong Kong. She joined the Department of Medicine at the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 1985 as Lecturer responsible for the development of the teaching and service in Geriatric Medicine, becoming Head of the Department in 1993 until 1999, Chief of Service of the Medicine and Geriatric Unit at Shatin Hospital from 1993-2012, and Chair Professor of Medicine in 1994. From 2000-2006 she was Head of the Department of Community and Family Medicine, and from 2001-2005 Director of the newly established School of Public Health.
Her research interests include chronic diseases affecting elderly people, health services research, nutrition epidemiology, quality of life issues at the end of life. Prof Woo has well over 900 articles in peer-reviewed indexed journals.
Equipping the Community - Prevention, Early Intervention and Supporting Caregivers
Prof Theng Yin-Leng
Ageing Research Institute for Society and Education (ARISE), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Prof Theng Yin-Leng, Ageing Research Institute for Society and Education (ARISE), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Connecting Consumer Realities with Science - Innovation, Insights and Solution for Healthy Longevity
Mr Shawn RoyHaleon Singapore Pte Ltd/ Human8 Consumer insights, Singapore Biography
Mr Shawn Roy, Haleon Singapore Pte Ltd/ Human8 Consumer insights, SingaporeORGANIZER
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Session information
Session title: Recent Advances in Microbiome Science: Prebiotics, Postbiotics, and Early Nutrition for Optimized HealthTime and location: TBD
Session chairs: Francois Blachier (AgroParisTech) and Isabelle Guelinckx (ILSi Europe)
Objective
This scientific session aims to investigate the complex interactions between prebiotics, microbiome health, and immune function, particularly in relation to infection resistance and vaccination efficacy. By examining the evidence on prebiotics' potential to bolster immunity against bacterial and viral infections, this session will highlight how these dietary components may support effective vaccination. Further, it will explore the maternal microbiome's role in early childhood development, addressing how both digestible and non-digestible carbohydrates influence health outcomes in young children. Finally, insights into consumer awareness and attitudes toward postbiotics will be presented, identifying research gaps and opportunities for advancing global understanding of postbiotics and their potential health benefits. Together, these discussions aim to provide a comprehensive view of the impact of microbiome-targeted interventions across various life stages and population groups.
Background
With growing recognition of the microbiome's influence on health, there is increasing interest in how dietary components like prebiotics can shape immune responses and enhance disease resilience. Scientific reviews, such as those covered in this session, are beginning to reveal promising connections between prebiotics, infection defense, and vaccination efficacy, underscoring their potential role in public health strategies. Additionally, shifts in the maternal microbiome during early childhood have emerged as a critical factor in health outcomes, as the session will discuss, exploring evidence from RCTs and cohort studies on the effects of carbohydrates in young children. Furthermore, consumer interest in microbiome health is expanding to include postbiotics; cross-national surveys highlight varying levels of consumer understanding and reveal specific research needs in this area. This session, therefore, provides an opportunity to assess current scientific evidence and consumer insights, aiming to bridge gaps and pave the way for innovative microbiome-focused interventions in health.
Line up
- Prebiotics and Immunity: Their Role in Bacterial, Viral Infections and Vaccination Efficiency (Hediye Arioz Tunc, University of Southampton)
- Benefits, challenges, and opportunities with changes in the maternal microbiome (Eduard Flores Ventura, Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology-National Research Council)
- Understanding Postbiotics: Global Consumer Insights and Research Gaps (Delphine Saulnier, Novonesis)
About IUNS-ICN2025
The International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS) is a global organisation that promotes the advancement of nutritional science, research, and education through international cooperation. Founded in 1948, it brings together national scientific bodies from over 85 countries. Its main goals include fostering collaboration among nutrition scientists, organising the International Congress of Nutrition (ICN), and facilitating the dissemination of nutritional knowledge to tackle global issues.
More info at: https://www.icn2025.org/
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Session information
Session title: Precision Nutrition: Optimizing Prevention Strategies for Obesity and Chronic DiseaseTime and location: TBD
Session chairs: Sophie Vinoy (Mondelēz International, France) and Sinéad Mullin (University College Dublin, Ireland)
Objective
This session will explore the exciting field of precision nutrition, focusing on its potential to revolutionize the prevention and management of chronic diseases. We will delve into the latest advancements in metabolic phenotyping, the translation of research into practice, and the application of precision nutrition to diabetes prevention.
Background
- Metabolic phenotyping in precision nutrition: Explore how metabolic phenotyping can identify individuals at risk for obesity and other metabolicdisorders. Discuss the potential of targeted dietary interventions to address these specific needs.
- Translating precision nutrition research into practical prevention strategies for chronic metabolic diseases: Discuss the challenges and opportunities in translating precision nutrition research into practical prevention strategies. Explore the role of technology, personalized nutrition plans, and education in implementing these strategies.
- Diabetes prevention in the era of precision nutrition: By combining wearable technology, molecular biology, and machine learning, the project will investigate how diet and the gut microbiome influence glucose homeostasis in different glucotypes.
Line up
- Ellen Blaak (Maastricht University, Netherlands)
- Laetitia Lengelé (UC Louvain, Belgium) & Art Muijsenberg (Maastricht University, Netherlands)
- Speaker TBC
About IUNS-ICN2025
The International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS) is a global organisation that promotes the advancement of nutritional science, research, and education through international cooperation. Founded in 1948, it brings together national scientific bodies from over 85 countries. Its main goals include fostering collaboration among nutrition scientists, organising the International Congress of Nutrition (ICN), and facilitating the dissemination of nutritional knowledge to tackle global issues.
More info at: https://www.icn2025.org/
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Session information
Session title: Early Life Nutrition, the Basis for Healthy LifeTime and location: TBD
Session chairs: Francesco Visioli (University of Padua, Italy) and Ching-Yu Chang (ILSI Europe, Belgium)
Objective
This scientific session aims to shed light on crucial aspects of early-life nutrition that impact long-term metabolic health, focusing on early biomarkers, lipid quality, and plant protein-based infant formulas. By identifying biomarkers that can predict childhood obesity and metabolic health risks, this session seeks to inform early intervention strategies that promote lifelong well-being. It also examines the role of dietary lipid quality in the first year of life, assessing the impact of saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids on infant health and the importance of optimizing intake levels. Additionally, the session will evaluate the nutritional adequacy and feasibility of plant protein-based infant formula as a potential alternative to traditional animal protein formulas, addressing the specific nutritional needs of term-born infants. Together, these discussions aim to support evidence-based recommendations and innovations in early-life nutrition, fostering healthier growth trajectories from infancy onward.
Background
The early nutritional environment is a critical determinant of metabolic health, influencing lifelong outcomes in areas such as obesity and chronic disease. Research has shown that certain biomarkers in early life may serve as indicators of future metabolic health, providing a proactive approach to identify and manage risk factors. By focusing on these biomarkers, researchers hope to pinpoint early warning signs for conditions like childhood obesity, which can have long-lasting health consequences. In parallel, the quality of dietary lipids consumed during infancy, especially the balance of saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, is recognized as essential to promoting optimal growth and development. This aspect of infant nutrition is increasingly relevant given evolving dietary guidelines. Additionally, as plant-based nutrition gains popularity, assessing the feasibility of plant protein-based formulas becomes vital for parents seeking alternatives to traditional options. This session brings together current insights and research findings to advance understanding of early-life nutrition's impact on metabolic health, aligning with goals to enhance health outcomes from the earliest stages.
Line up
- Early biomarkers for prediction of metabolic health - Francisco Javier Ruiz-Ojeda (University of Granada, Spain)
- Lipid quality in early life nutrition - Giulia Carla Immacolata Spolidoro (University of Milan, Italy)
- Nutritional quality of plant protein-based infant formula - Kasper Hettinga (Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands
About IUNS-ICN2025
The International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS) is a global organisation that promotes the advancement of nutritional science, research, and education through international cooperation. Founded in 1948, it brings together national scientific bodies from over 85 countries. Its main goals include fostering collaboration among nutrition scientists, organising the International Congress of Nutrition (ICN), and facilitating the dissemination of nutritional knowledge to tackle global issues.
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About the event
The Microplastics Initiative Community of Practice is preparing a webinar series for 2025 centered around four key focus areas: Analytics, Exposure, Biomonitoring, and Health Impact. This second webinar will explore the scientific publication "Improved Multivariate Quantification of Plastic Particles in Human Blood Using Non-Targeted Pyrolysis GC-MS", recently published in Nature. The discussion will take place in an expert panel format, aiming to both summarize the key findings of the study and raise critical questions about its implications. We've brought together a diverse group of experts: the authors of the paper, a specialist in neurology and the blood-brain barrier, and representatives from industry. Each will offer their perspective on the publication, fostering a multidisciplinary dialogue on this emerging area of research. Register hereAgenda
Welcome & Introduction
Speaker: Ruchi ShahAffiliation: ILSI Europe
- Welcome and introduction to ILSI Europe
- Overview of the webinar objectives and speakers
Paper Summary
Speaker: Prof. Frederic BeenAffiliation: Amsterdam Institute for Life and Environment (A-LIFE), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Summary of the Nature publication
- Comparison with related studies
- Directions for future research
Industry Perspective
Speakers: Filip Sucharski & Marianna ArmogidaAffiliation: Haleon
- "Blood-Brain Barrier Overview & Understanding of the Methodology Used in the Paper"
Scientific Insight
Speaker: Dr. Inge MulderAffiliation: Amsterdam UMC, Translational Neurovascular Stroke Research Dept. of Biomedical Engineering and Physics
- "Crossing the Line: Microplastics and Their Potential to Breach the Blood-Brain Barrier"
Q&A
Moderator: TBD- Audience questions and expert reflections
This webinar is supported by the ILSI Europe Microplastics Initiative.
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