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				Background				
				
								
				
				Program Highlights and Topics				
				
								
				
				Venue				
				
								
				
				About the Organizers				
				
								
				
				About the Sponsors				
				
				
	
					
						Background
					
						
The gut microbiota is a complex and diverse ecosystem comprising over 100 trillion microorganisms located predominantly in the distal gut and plays essential roles in nutrient absorption and metabolism, protection against pathogens, regulation of immune function, and strengthening of the gut and intestinal barriers. Increasing evidence recognises a healthy gut microbiota as a critical determinant of human health, while alterations in its composition and functionality, often referred to as microbial dysbiosis, are associated with metabolic disorders and pathological processes such as inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, metabolic syndrome, autism, and certain cancers. Among the many factors that influence the diversity and composition of the gut microbiota, dietary factors are considered one of the main drivers across the lifetime.
This symposium, co-organized by Food Safety and Quality Programme (FSQP), Ministry of Health, Malaysia, and Nutrition Society of Malaysia (NSM), will focus on 3 bioactive dietary factors in promoting healthy gut microbiota, namely prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics, which are increasingly recognised for their potential health benefits to the host. 
Objectives


The symposium aims to:

Provide scientific updates, including their roles in promoting a healthy gut microbiota
Share research, innovative development and applications in food and supplements
Review of regulatory status in SEA countries
Discuss consumer understanding, perception and utilization


					
						Program Highlights and Topics
					
						

					
						Venue
					
						
The1-day symposium will be held at:

M World Hotel Petaling Jaya (Formerly AVANTE Hotel)

Address: 31, Persiaran Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Website: www.mworldhotel.com.my
					
						About the Organizers
					
						
ORGANIZER
ILSI SEA Region


ILSI Southeast Asia Region (ILSI SEA Region) is a regional branch of the International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI), a nonprofit, worldwide organization whose mission is to provide science that improves human health and well-being, and safeguards the environment. Established in 1978 and headquartered in Washington, DC, USA, ILSI carries out its work through a global network of 10 entities across the world. ILSI has specialized consultative status with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

ILSI SEA Region seeks to achieve ILSI's mission by fostering collaboration among experts from academia, government, and industry, to provide a balance of perspectives and ensure its scientific outcomes are useful at the local, national and international levels. Its activities include scientific meetings and conferences, capability development programs, and research and community projects. ILSI SEA Region's scientific programs are guided by the principles of integrity, independence and transparency. By maintaining our neutrality and independence, we have worked closely and effectively with our key stakeholder groups from academia, industry, international organizations and governments.
CO-ORGANIZERS
Nutrition Society of Malaysia
Established in 1985, the Nutrition Society of Malaysia is a non-profit professional organisation with 500 members, comprising mainly of nutritionists. Its objectives are to 1) promote, advance, and disseminate scientific knowledge of food and nutrition, and 2) promote healthy eating and active living amongst all Malaysians. As a professional organisation, NSM is guided by a simple belief - the more people understand food and nutrition, the better they can care for their health and wellbeing. For that reason, NSM supports the advancement of research, sharing practical insights and important discoveries for the benefits for all. NSM also support the Government's efforts in promoting healthy nutrition in the society to combat nutrient deficiencies as well as diet-related chronic diseases in the country (e.g. obesity, diabetes, hypertension and coronary heart disease). In caring for the community, NSM continuously disseminate practical nutrition information to the young and old alike, guiding them to discover the benefits of good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.
Food Safety and Quality Programme (FSP), Ministry of Health, Malaysia
					
						About the Sponsors
					
						
Gold Sponsor
Yakult

More than 90 years ago, Dr. Minoru Shirota, the founder of Yakult, pursued preventive medicine and succeeded in strengthening and culturing our representative strain Lacticaseibacillus paracasei strain Shirota (previously known as Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota). He then released an inexpensive, good-tasting fermented milk drink "Yakult" in 1935 so that as many people as possible could benefit from this lactic acid bacteria. Today, about 40 million bottles of our dairy products are consumed in 40 countries and regions across the world.
Since its founding, as a pioneer in the field of Probiotics, Yakult has been expanding our operations to food and beverages, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products based on scientific evidence. With the passionate desire of our founder, we contribute to the health and happiness of people around the world through the pursuit of excellence in life science in general and our research and experience in microorganisms in particular.
Silver Sponsor
Beneo

Beneo has long-term experience in developing and producing plant-based functional ingredients from natural sources for the food, feed and pharmaceutical industries. By supporting health and optimising taste and texture, they help improve the nutritional and technical properties of a wide variety of products.
Through a unique chain of expertise, BENEO offers customers advice and inspiration on new product ideas that support a healthy lifestyle in a holistic way. This includes the BENEO-Institute that provides decisive insights into nutrition science and legislation, and the BENEO-Technology Center that consults in application technology.
Formed in 2007, BENEO is active in over 80 countries, employs more than 1200 people and has six state-of-the-art production sites in Belgium, Chile, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands that deliver high-quality ingredients at all times.
 

			REGISTRATION	
				

					

														

															

																	
										 Participants 
									
																	
														

																	
										 LOCAL RATES 
									
																	
														

																	
										 OVERSEAS RATES 
									
																	
											
					

															

																				

																							 Industry (Non-ILSI SEA Region Members) 
																							
																

															 800 RM 
																								
																

															 400 SGD 
																								
															

																				

																							 Industry (ILSI SEA Region Members / NSM Members) 
																							
																

															 700 RM 
																								
																

															 350 SGD 
																								
															

																				

																							 Government / Academia 
																							
																

															 400 RM 
																								
																

															 250 SGD 
																								
															

																				

																							 Other NSM Members Residing in Malaysia 
																							
																

															 400 RM 
																								
																

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	*Notes:

• Local Rates are only applicable for participants residing in Malaysia.

• Overseas registration fees are exclusive of Eventbrite platform charges. Applicable fees will be reflected upon checkout.

• No cancellation will be allowed once the registration is confirmed. However, a substitute participant will be accepted.
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			PROGRAM	
	
08:00 - 08:45 hr Registration
	08:45 - 09:00 hr

Opening and Welcome Remarks

Mrs Boon Yee Yeong, ILSI Southeast Asia Region, Singapore

Mr Geoffry Smith, ILSI Southeast Asia Region, Singapore


	Keynote Lecture 1 & 2Collapse

Chair: Mr Geoffry Smith, ILSI Southeast Asia Region, Singapore
Featuring the following presentations and speakers:

Keynote Lecture 1: The Human Gut Microbiome Ecosystem in Health and Disease

Prof Patricia Conway, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Keynote Lecture 2: Healthy Gut Microbiome - the Role of Dietary Factors

Emeritus Prof Margaret Morris, University of New South Wales, Australia

10:20 - 10:40 hr  Q&A

10:40 - 11:00 hr Morning Refreshment Break/ Networking
Session 1: Prebiotics - Current Science and Functional ApplicationsExpand

Chair: Prof Dr Hamid Jan Bin Jan Mohamed, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia
Featuring the following presentations and speakers:

Science, Definition and Applications of Prebiotics for Health  

Dr Stephan Theis, BENEO-Institute, Germany
Decoding the Biological Functions of Human Milk Oligosaccharides: From Human Milk Diversity to Gut-Brain Health

Prof Bing Wang, Charles Sturt University, Australia
HMO Profiles and Maternal Determinants in Multi-Ethnic Asians: Insights from the GUSTO Study  

Prof Han Zhang,Institute for Human Development and Potential (IHDP), A*STAR, Singapore

11:55 - 12:10 hr Q&A

12:10 - 13:00 hr Lunch / Networking
Session 2: Probiotics - From Scientific Evidence to Clinical PracticeExpand

Chair: Prof Teck Yew Low, Sunway University, Malaysia
Featuring the following presentations and speakers:

Effect of Continuous Intake of Fermented Milk with Lacticaseibacillus paracasei strain Shirota on Aflatoxin Exposure

Assoc Prof Dr Mohd Redzwan bin Sabran, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia
Food Applications of Probiotics: From Microbiome Science to Health Outcomes  

Dr Chyn Boon Wong, Advanced Research and Technology, Haleon, Singapore
Clinical Practice and Application of Probiotics 

Prof Dr Norfilza Binti Mohd Mokhtar, Research Management Centre (RMC), Management & Science University (MSU), Malaysia

14:00 - 14:15 hr Q&A

13:10 - 14:00 hr Lunch/ Exhibit Viewing / Networking
Session 3: Postbiotics - Emerging Science and Consumer UnderstandingExpand

Chair: TBC
Featuring the following presentation and speaker:

Scientific Perspective and Global Consumer Understanding of Postbiotics  

Dr Andy Jin, Royal Agricultural University, United Kingdom
Development of Next Generation Probiotics: Versatile Halal Postbiotics and Cytobiotics  

Prof Dr Hooi Ling Foo, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia

14:55 - 15:05 hr  Q&A

15:05 - 15:25 hr  Afternoon Refreshment Break / Networking
Session 4: Regulatory Landscape of Pre-, Pro- and Postbiotics in SEAExpand

Chair: Ms Pauline Chan, ILSI Southeast Asia Region, Philippines
Featuring the following presentations and speakers:

(i) Country sharing: Malaysia  

Ts. Nurul Hidayati Mohd Nasir, Food Safety and Quality Programme (FSQP), Ministry of Health Malaysia
(ii) Country sharing: China

Prof Dr Xuesong Xiang, Institute of Nutrition and Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, China
(iii) Country sharing: Thailand 

Ms Dissaya Kittithanavimon,Thai Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand
(iii) Country sharing: Indonesia

Prof Purwiyatno Hariyadi,IPB University, Indonesia

16:30 - 16:50 hr Q&A
Panel Discussion: Turning Microbiome Science into Meaningful Health OutcomesExpand16:50 - 17:25 hr Panel Discussion: Turning Microbiome Science into Meaningful Health Outcomes


Moderator: Dr E Siong Tee, TES Nutrihealth Strategic Consultancy, Malaysia
Panelists:

Prof Patricia Conway, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Dr Chyn Boon Wong, Advanced Research and Technology, Haleon, Singapore
Ts Nurul Hidayati binti Mohd Nasir, Food Safety and Quality Programme (FSQP), Ministry of Health, Malaysia

 
	
17:25 - 17:30 hr Closing Remarks / End of Symposium

			CHAIRPERSONS AND MODERATOR	

					
	
	Mr Geoffry Smith

ILSI Southeast Asia Region, Singapore


Biography
Mr Geoffry Smith, ILSI Southeast Asia Region, Singapore

Mr. Geoff Smith serves as President of ILSI SEA Region based in Singapore, and co-representative to the global ILSI Assembly. ILSI SEA Region was established as a regional branch of the world-wide scientific-foundation ILSI in 1993, covering ASEAN and Australasia. 
Mr. Smith is also the Chairman of the Essential Micronutrients Foundation, a non-profit organization which addresses micronutrient deficiencies globally as a public health issue. He is a past Member of the Executive Committee of the global ILSI Board. Prior to his current positions, Mr. Smith was the Global Director, Health Chelates for AkzoNobel Functional Chemicals. He was responsible for the global project within AkzoNobel addressing iron deficiency anemia, which resulted in completely revised guidelines by the World Health Organization for flour fortification with iron. A thirty-year veteran of the chemical industry in Asia-Pacific and globally, Mr. Smith has resided in Singapore for more than 30 years. 

					
	
	Prof Dr Hamid Jan Bin Jan Mohamed

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia


Biography
Prof Dr Hamid Jan Bin Jan Mohamed, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia

Professor Dr Hamid Jan Bin Jan Mohamed has been a professor at the Nutrition Programme, Universiti Sains Malaysia USM) since 2007. He joined this institution immediately after completing his PhD (Nutrition) at King's College London, United Kingdom. He holds a Master's Degree in Nutrition from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition and Community Health from Universiti Putra Malaysia. He received extensive training in laboratory skills from the Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology Course at USM.

The diversity of his educational background contributed to the creation of several novel research related to nutrition and disease in Malaysia. Dr Hamid Jan initiated the first birth cohort in Malaysia named the USM Pregnancy Cohort Study which started in 2009. This cohort was aimed at investigating the role of maternal nutrition, oxidative stress and adipokines in the development of obesity and diabetes. The findings of this study are published in several local and international journals. Currently, Prof. Hamid is working on several intervention projects related to the prevention of stunting in children.

At USM , he is the Deputy Dean of Research, Innovation and Industry-Community Engagement. He also works closely with the Ministry of Health Malaysia as a committee member of the Technical Working Group for Nutrition Guidelines (Children/Adults/Elderly) and other consultative activities. He is currently the Chairman of Technical Working Group (Nutrition Research) for the Ministry of Health Malaysia and is a Science Advisor of ILSI SEA Region. He is  a Council Member of the Developmental Origin of Health and Disease Society (DOHaD). Currently, he is the vice-president of the Nutrition Society of Malaysia. He is the recipient of the Top Research Scientists Malaysia Award 2024 by Academy of Sciences Malaysia.

					
	
	Prof Teck Yew Low

Sunway University, Malaysia


Biography
Prof Teck Yew Low, Sunway University, Malaysia

Professor Low Teck Yew brings over two decades of research experience in proteomics, biological mass spectrometry, and proteogenomics. He is internationally recognized for his high-impact publications, invited talks at global conferences, and leadership roles in prominent scientific organizations. Through active involvement in interdisciplinary projects and a strong international network, he contributes significantly to global proteomics initiatives. Beyond his research, Professor Low is a passionate mentor and educator who fosters critical thinking and intellectual curiosity through innovative teaching methods. His leadership in AOHUPO and HUPO plays a key role in identifying and nurturing the next generation of international research talent.

					
	
	Ms Pauline Chan

ILSI Southeast Asia Region, Singapore
Biography
Ms Pauline Chan, ILSI Southeast Asia Region, Singapore

As Director of Science Programs, Pauline has extensive experience in developing scientific programs and facilitating dialogue between scientists, government regulators, and industry to address regional and international issues in nutrition, food safety, sustainability and health. A frequently invited resource speaker at conferences and seminars, Ms. Chan is a registered dietitian (RD) with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Ms. Chan received her M.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics from New York University, USA, and her B.Sc. in Chemistry from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

					
	
	Dr E Siong Tee

TES Nutrihealth Strategic Consultancy, Malaysia
Biography
Dr E Siong Tee, TES Nutrihealth Strategic Consultancy, Malaysia

Dr E Siong Tee has been a Member of the Board of Directors of ILSI SEA Region since 1996 and Scientific Coordinator of ILSI Malaysia Country Committee since 2005. He is currently a Nutrition Consultant for TES NutriHealth Strategic Consultancy. Dr. Tee was Head of the Cardiovascular, Diabetes and Nutrition Research Centre of the Institute for Medical Research (IMR) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, until his retirement in February 2002, after serving for 30 years. He was President of the Nutrition Society of Malaysia (NSM) till March 2024. In this capacity, he has led the implementation of various community nutrition promotion programs including the Nutrition Month Malaysia programme since 2002. He is also Vice-President of the Federation of Asian Nutrition Societies (FANS). Dr Tee is a member of several Technical Working Groups of the Ministry of Health Malaysia, including the committees related to Malaysian Food Regulations and Codex Alimentarius. He initiated the formation of the Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition (SEA-PHN) Network in 2014 and is the current Chairman of the Network. Dr Tee is also Adjunct Professor of the IMU University, Malaysia.

			SYMPOSIUM SPEAKERS	

					
	
	Prof Patricia Conway

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Biography
Prof Patricia Conway, Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore

Prof Patricia Conway is Visiting Professor of the Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE), Singapore and CEO of PC Biome Pte Ltd. She was Professor at the School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering and in the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Food Technology Centre, NTU. She has extensive research and industry R&D experience, including authorship on over 100 scientific papers in international journals, monographs or book chapters, and numerous plenary or keynote lectures at international meetings. She is inventor on over 20 patent applications and Principal Investigator on grants in Sweden, Australia and Singapore. Prof Conway's research interests are gastrointestinal microbiology, functional foods including probiotics and prebiotics. She has a particular focus on bacterial colonization of the gastrointestinal tract and mechanisms of bacterial adhesion, pathogen inhibition and immune modulation in animals and humans in order to develop ways of modulating the microbiome for health.

					
	
	Emeritus Prof Margaret Morris

University of New South Wales, Australia
Biography
Emeritus Prof Margaret Morris, National University of New South Wales, Australia

Emeritus Professor Margaret Morris (FRSN, BScPhD Monash) is a neuropharmacologist who established the Environmental Determinants of Obesity Research lab at UNSW in 2005. Her research addresses critical questions concerning the impact of adverse early life events and lifestyle factors on chronic disease risk, and lifestyle and pharmacological options for intervention. NH&MRC funded work includes intergenerational transmission of obesity and the psychology of eating, e.g. how does provision of a varied, energy rich diet override the control mechanisms that should maintain body weight?  The impacts of maternal obesity, cycling between healthy and unhealthy diets, and time restricted feeding, on metabolic health, composition of the gut microbiome and cognitive function is a key interest.  

Morris was the inaugural Professor and Head of Pharmacology at UNSW. Having held other key academic positions (Melbourne, Deakin, Flinders Universities) educating health professionals (Medicine, Nursing, Optometry, Dentistry, Exercise Science) and Science students, she was instrumental in driving curriculum development and postgraduate training. 

					
	
	Dr Stephan Theis

BENEO-Institute, Germany
Biography
Dr Stephan Theis, BENEO-Institute, Germany

Dr. Stephan Theis is Head of Nutrition Science and Communication at the BENEO-Institute. He leads global research on the nutritional and health benefits of functional ingredients such as prebiotic dietary fibres and Palatinose™ and oversees scientific communication. Having joined the Südzucker/BENEO Group in 2001, he holds a diploma in Nutrition Science from the University of Giessen and a PhD from the Technical University of Munich. Stephan is a member of the Senior Leadership Team of BENEO and a founding member of the BENEO-Institute inaugurated in 2009. He is actively involved in international scientific committees and collaborative research projects including several Committees of the International Life Science Institute (ILSI) and provides nutritional expertise to regulatory approval work and marketing activities.

					
	
	Prof Bing Wang

 Charles Sturt University, Australia
Biography
 Prof Bing Wang, Charles Sturt University, Australia

Professor Bing Wang received her medical degree from Tianjin Medical University, China, and a PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry from the University of Sydney, Australia. She has been a registered Nutritionist with the Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA) since 2008. Before joining Charles Sturt University in December 2012, she led Nutritional Neurodevelopment Research programs in both academia and industry. Her research focuses on elucidating the molecular mechanisms by which nutrient components influence metabolic responses critical for neurodevelopment and cognition from fetal stages to late life, with a strong emphasis on translating basic science into clinical and industrial applications. Professor Wang is internationally recognised for her contributions to Pediatric Nutrition, Nutritional Glycoscience, and Nutritional Neurodevelopment, particularly for advancing understanding of the role of sialic acid, human milk oligosaccharides and lactoferrin in human nutrition. She was elected a Fellow of the NSA in 2023.

					
	
	Prof Han Zhang

 Institute for Human Development and Potential (IHDP), A*STAR, Singapore
Biography
Prof Han Zhang, Institute for Human Development and Potential (IHDP), A*STAR, Singapore

Dr Zhang is a developmental cognitive neuroscientist whose work seeks to deepen the mechanistic understanding of how maternal and early-life environmental factors shape offspring neurodevelopment and mental well-being. Grounded in the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) framework, her research focuses on identifying plausible targets of neuroplasticity and psychological resilience that promote optimal developmental trajectories. Utilizing neuroimaging (MRI), cognitive-behavioral profiles, and computational modeling, she systemically explores modifiable drivers in relation to brain development. Her current research focuses on how early nutritional exposures-such as Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs), which are closely tied to the gut-brain axis, and other nutritional markers-influence offspring neurodevelopment. Dr Zhang actively leverages large-scale birth cohorts and multidisciplinary collaborations, aiming to contribute to evidence-based, actionable insights to inform public health and foster resilient developmental pathways.

					
	
	Assoc Prof Dr Mohd Redzwan bin Sabran

Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia
Biography
Assoc Prof Dr Mohd Redzwan bin Sabran, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia

Dr. Mohd Redzwan Bin Sabran is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). He obtained his bachelor's degree in biomedical science with a specialization in Nutrition from the University of Auckland, New Zealand, in 2010, followed by a PhD in Nutritional Sciences from UPM in 2014. During his doctoral training, he was a Research Scholar at the Molecular Biomarkers Laboratory, University of Georgia, USA (2012-2013), where he gained experience in environmental health and molecular biomarker research. Besides, he is also a Research Associate at the Laboratory of Food Safety and Food Integrity, Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security (ITAFoS), UPM.

His research focuses on nutritional sciences and food safety, with interests in probiotics and prebiotics, dietary strategies to mitigate food contaminant exposure, and the value-added utilization of agricultural by-products. Through two human intervention studies conducted in collaboration with Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., Japan, and Yakult (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., his research demonstrated the potential of the probiotic Lacticaseibacillus paracasei strain Shirota (LcS) as a safe, dietary-based approach for reducing aflatoxin exposure in healthy adults. Through his research and collaborative partnerships, he is dedicated to advancing evidence-based nutrition and food safety to improve public health and promote sustainable food systems.

					
	
	Dr Chyn Boon Wong

Advanced Research and Technology, Haleon, Singapore
Biography
Dr Chyn Boon Wong,  Advanced Research and Technology, Haleon, Singapore

 Dr Chyn Boon is a Principal Scientist in the Advanced Research and Technology team at Haleon, based in Singapore. She is a PhD microbiologist with more than 12 years of experience in gut microbiome science, probiotics, postbiotics, healthy ageing, and translational wellness innovation. Her work focuses on translating emerging science into consumer-relevant opportunities through cross-functional R&D leadership, external innovation, and platform strategy. Before joining Haleon, she held research, scientific communication, and commercial strategy roles at Morinaga Milk Industry in Japan, where she translated biotics science into application-ready propositions for global B2B customers. She is passionate about making complex science actionable, credible, and meaningful for everyday health innovation.

					
	
	Prof Dr Norfilza Binti Mohd Mokhtar

Research Management Centre (RMC), Management & Science University (MSU), Malaysia
Biography
Prof Dr Norfilza Binti Mohd Mokhtar, Research Management Centre (RMC), Management & Science University (MSU), Malaysia

Prof. Dr. Norfilza Mohd Mokhtar is currently Vice President for Research at Management and Science University (MSU), Malaysia. Her expertise lies in molecular medicine, with a strong research focus on gastrointestinal health, gut microbiota, digestive diseases, and the role of probiotics in human health.

She has held significant academic and administrative roles, including leadership positions at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), and has also contributed internationally as an Adjunct Professor in Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain. Deeply committed to education, she is actively involved in supervising postgraduate students in the medical and health sciences fields.

Her research portfolio is extensive, covering emerging areas such as microplastics and their impact on health, as well as non-communicable diseases. She has secured numerous national and international research grants and has published widely in reputable scientific journals.

					
	
	Dr Andy Jin

Royal Agricultural University, United Kingdom
Biography
Dr Andy Jin, Royal Agricultural University, United Kingdom

Dr Jin is a transdisciplinary social science researcher. He integrates theories and methods from social psychology, sociology, and economics to examine how individuals and societies respond to risk and sustainability challenges in the agri-food sector, with the aim of informing socially robust and policy-relevant agri-food solutions. He has extensive experience working on interdisciplinary agri-food projects across Asia and Europe, and to date his research has led to over 35 peer-reviewed academic publications.

Before joining RAU, Dr Jin was a Senior Lecturer at the University of Portsmouth (2021-2025) and a Research Associate at Newcastle University (2019-2021). Prior to his academic career, he also worked with international organisations and private companies. He is currently the Programme Leader for MSc Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security (RAU at Qingdao Agricultural University Joint Institute).

					
	
	Prof Dr Hooi Ling Foo

Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia
Biography
Prof Dr Hooi Ling Foo, Department of Bioprocess Technology, 
Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia

Prof Dr Hooi Ling is a Professor of Industrial Biotechnology at the Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). She is the current head of the University-Driven Research Programme on Lactic Acid Bacteria Biota Technology at the Research Laboratory of Probiotics and Cancer Therapeutics, Institute of Bioscience, UPM. 

Prof. Foo has broad research interests that encompass the application of lactic acid bacteria and their bioactive derivatives. She has authored 2 technical books, 6 book chapters and over 145 articles in peer-reviewed journals (Scopus Citations: 5,306; H-index: 42). Moreover, 20 of 33 patents were filed as the project leader and 10 patents were granted in Malaysia, Australia, Singapore, China, Japan, the USA and Korea. Hence, she has 5 commercialisation experiences with the granted patents. With the experience in commercialisation, Prof. Foo has been elected as an executive council member of the Malaysia Laboratories for Academia-Business Collaboration (MyLAB) Research Programme of the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia since 2023. 

Prof. Foo is also active in various scientific societies. She has been the elected Vice President of the Asian Federation of Societies for Lactic Acid Bacteria (AFSLAB) since 2019. She was the organising chair of the 12th Asian Congress of Lactic Acid Bacteria (ACLAB 12, 20-22nd September 2022). She has also been the elected President of the Malaysian Society for Lactic Acid Bacteria (MSLAB) since 2021. Additionally, she has a long-standing record of contributions to the Malaysian Society for Microbiology (MSM). She served as Honorary Secretary from 2004-2006, Honorary Treasurer from 2006-2015, Vice President from 2015-2017 and Honorary Auditor from 2017-2019.

					
	
	Prof Dr Xuesong Xiang

Institute of Nutrition and Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, China
Biography
Prof Dr Xuesong Xiang, Institute of Nutrition and Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, China

Prof Dr Xuesong Xiang is a Professor at the National Institute for Nutrition and Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC). He serves as a Council Member of the Chinese Nutrition Society (CNS), Vice Chair and Secretary-General of the Probiotic, Prebiotic and Health Branch of the CNS, a Standing Committee Member of the Food Hygiene Branch of the Chinese Preventive Medicine Association, and a Member of the Asia-Pacific Branch of the International Carbohydrate Quality Consortium (ICQC-AP).

His research expertise encompasses dietary nutrition, gut microbiota, and the evaluation of scientific evidence on probiotics and prebiotics. He has authored more than 60 publications in national and international peer-reviewed journals and co-edited 14 books on nutrition, making significant contributions to the advancement of nutrition science and public health.

Prof. Xiang has also played a pivotal role in the development of national and industry standards, as well as expert consensus statements in China. As the lead drafter and principal author, he contributed to several landmark Chinese Nutrition Society (CNS) Expert Consensus documents, including those on probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, and the definition and sources of dietary fibre.

					
	
	Ts. Nurul Hidayati Mohd. Nasir

Food Safety and Quality Programme, Ministry of Health Malaysia
Biography
PTs. Nurul Hidayati Mohd. Nasir, Food Safety and Quality Programme, Ministry of Health Malaysia

Ts. Nurul Hidayati Mohd. Nasir is a Nutritionist with the Food Safety and Quality Programme, Ministry of Health Malaysia, where she has served since 2008. Her key responsibilities include reviewing applications related to food labelling, nutrition labelling, and health claims, as well as contributing to amendments to the Malaysian Food Regulations. She serves as the Secretariat to the Expert Committee on Nutrition, Health Claims and Advertising, which evaluates applications for nutrition and health claims, and also as the Secretariat to the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses (CCNFSDU), coordinating Malaysia's draft responses and national positions on issues concerning foods for special dietary uses. In addition, Ts. Nurul Hidayati is a panel member of the Organic Food Certification Scheme and serves as a member of the Rare Diseases Committee and the Committee on the Code of Ethics for the Marketing of Infant Foods, Ministry of Health Malaysia. She was a key contributor to the development of the Malaysian Vegetarian Dietary Guidelines. Her professional interests focus on food labelling, nutrition, and food regulatory affairs.

					
	
	Ms Dissaya Kittithanavimon

Thai Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand
Biography
Ms Dissaya Kittithanavimon, Thai Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand

Ms. Dissaya Kittithanavimon is a Food and Drug Technical Officer, Professional Level, at Food division, Thai Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Public Health. She received her Master Degree in Food and Nutrition Toxicology from Mahidol University. She has over 14 years of experience in food regulatory affairs, responsible for establishing food safety regulations under the Food Act B.E. 2522 (1979) by synthesizing scientific evidence with socio-economic impact assessments to ensure practical and effective implementation. The role also encompasses managing and updating food safety standards and regulations, especially in area of food additives, microbial food cultures and probiotics, alongside conducting safety assessments for use of probiotic microorganisms in food and chemicals of interest. Her work includes the collaboration among academics, business operators, and the public sector for ensuring food safety with fair practices in food trade and creating a health-conducive food ecosystem for better consumer well-being.

					
	
	Prof Purwiyatno Hariyadi

IPB University, Indonesia
Biography
Prof Purwiyatno Hariyadi, IPB University, Indonesia

Prof. Dr. Purwiyatno Hariyadi is Professor of Food Processing and Engineering at IPB University (Bogor Agricultural University), Indonesia. He previously served as Vice Dean (1995-2000), Head of the Department of Food Science and Technology (2000-2004), and Director of the Southeast Asian Food and Agricultural Science and Technology (SEAFAST) Center (2005-2015).

He is actively engaged in national and international professional communities, including the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and the Institute for Thermal Processing Specialists (IFTPS). He has held leadership roles as President of the Indonesian Palm Oil Society (2005-2009) and President of the Indonesian Association of Food Technologists (2006-2010). He serves on the Experts Panel of Indonesia's National Food Agency and Food and Drug Authority and advises government and industry. Internationally, he has been involved in Codex Alimentarius since 2010 and served as Vice-Chair of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (2017-2021). He is also Chief Editor of FoodReview Indonesia.

His research and teaching focus on food processing and engineering (including thermal and aseptic processing), post-harvest processing (particularly palm oil), and food regulatory sciences, reflecting his extensive Codex experience. He teaches food processing, thermal processing, food safety regulatory practices, and professional ethics, and supervises graduate students in these areas.

He is a member of the Indonesian Academy of Sciences (2012) and the International Academy of Food Science and Technology (2016). He earned his Ph.D. in Food Chemistry (minor in Chemical Engineering) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1995.

			CONTACT	
	
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			PRELIMINARY PROGRAM	

			Day 1 | 23 September 2026	
	08:45 - 09:00 hr Opening and Welcome Remarks


					Opening Plenary and Keynote Lecture
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Featuring the following presentations and speakers:

Opening Plenary: The Longevity Imperative in ASEAN

Dr Manami Uechi, Economic Research Institute of ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), Indonesia
Keynote Lecture: Nutrition for Healthy Longevity: An Integrative Approach through Epidemiology, Randomized Trials, and Biological Pathways (Virtual)

Prof Howard D Sesso, Brigham and Women's Hospital / Harvard Medical School, USA 

10:00 - 10:30 hr Morning break / Networking 
					Session 1: Translational Science and Midlife Nutrition: From Nutrients to Impact
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Featuring the following presentations and speakers:

Addressing Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity in Asian Populations 

Prof Hidenori Arai, National Center for Geriatrics and gerontology (NCGG), Japan
Seizing the Midlife Window: Nutrition Interventions and Models for Healthy Aging in Asia

Prof Yoke Mun Chan,Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
From Nutrients to Muscle Health: Protein, Micronutrients and Physical Activities in Muscle Biology  

Prof Satoshi Fujita, Ritsumeikan University, Japan

11:45 - 12:05 hr Q&A

12:05 - 13:30 hr Lunch / Exhibit & Poster Viewing / Networking
					Session 2: Women's Health and Longevity
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Featuring the following presentations and speakers:

Foundations of Women's Longevity: Life-Course Health, Nutrition, and Integrated Care from Reproductive Years to Aging

Assoc Prof Dr Ixora Kamisan Atan, UKM Medical Centre, Malaysia
Muscle and Bone Health in Women During Menopause Transition

Dr Mya-Thway Tint, Institute for Human Development and Potential (IHDP), A*STAR, Singapore
Protected, or Just Delayed? Rethinking Cardiovascular Risk in Southeast Asian Women -Insights from a Deeply Phenotyped Multiethnic Cohort

Dr Rinkoo Dalan, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore

14:45 - 15:05 hr Q&A

15:05 - 15:30 hr Afternoon Break / Poster & Exhibit Viewing / Networking
 
					Session 3: Enabling Healthy Aging Through Technology and Systems
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Featuring the following presentations and speakers:

Digital Health and AI for Healthy Aging: From Data to Daily Practice 

Speaker TBC, Sunway University, Malaysia
Promoting Brain Health in Aging: From Observation to Interventions

Prof Feng Lei, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore 
From Innovation to Impact: Healthy Longevity Systems and Digital Inclusion for Healthy Aging in the Community: Country Examples

Singapore
Malaysia
Thailand
Indonesia



17:10 - 17:30 hr Q&A

17:30 hr End of Day 1
 

			Day 2 | 24 September 2026	
					Session 4: Innovation and Product Development for Healthy Longevity
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Featuring the following presentations and speakers:

Keeping Up with NAD+ for Healthy Aging: Opportunities and Challenges  

Asst Prof Vincenzo Sorrentino, National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore
Exercise as a Biotherapeutic: Targeting the Hallmarks of Aging for Healthy Longevity 

Dr Junjie Xiao, Shanghai University, China
From Gut Science to Solutions: Translating Microbiome Research into Nutrition Interventions 

Speaker TBC
Nutrients and Micronutrients Supplementation for Healthy Aging: Evidence, Efficacy and Practical Applications 

Prof Patricia Conway, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
Designing for Aging: Sensory Science, Texture and Acceptability in Nutrition Products 

Asst Prof Dr Varanya Techasukthavorn, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

11:10 - 11:30 hr Q&A

11:30 - 13:00 hr Lunch / Exhibit & Poster Viewing / Networking
					Session 5: Functional Food, Ingredients and Culture - Beyond Nutrients
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Traditional Knowledge Meets Modern Science: Functional Foods for Asian Longevity

Prof Suzana Shahar, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Malaysia
Fermented Foods, the Microbiome and Metabolic Health: From Cultural Practice to Modern Evidence 

Prof Diana Nur Afifah, Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP), Indonesia
From Bioactives to Benefits: Efficacy and Clinical Relevance of Functional Food Components for Healthy Aging 

(1) Ms Steph Baker, Science Translation and Advocacy APAC, dsm-firmenich, Singapore

(2) Speaker TBC

14:10 - 14:30 hr Q&A

14:30 - 14:50 hr Afternoon Break / Poster & Exhibit Viewing / Networking
					Session 6: Regulatory Framework
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Regulating Functional Foods for Healthy Longevity in Asia: Frameworks, Standards and Harmonisation  

Speaker TBC
Labelling, Education and Communication of Functional Foods: From Science to Consumer Understanding

Prof (Emeritus) Pavinee Chinachoti, Food Innovation and Regulation Network (FIRN), Thailand

15:30 - 15:45 hr Q&A
	15:45 - 16:30 hr Panel Discussion

16:30 - 17:00 hr

Announcement of Best Posters/ Oral Presentation Awards

Closing Remarks

Summary and Call-to-action

			SYMPOSIUM SPEAKERS	

				
	
	Dr Manami Uechi

Economic Research Institute of ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), Indonesia
			
							Biography
					
			
Dr Manami Uechi, Economic Research Institute of ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), Indonesia

Dr. Manami Uechi serves as the Director of Healthcare Services and leads the Health and Social Welfare Research Unit at the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), an international research organisation and policy think tank in Jakarta, Indonesia.
A primary care physician, educator, global health practitioner, and nutritionist, Dr. Uechi possesses extensive international experience in both clinical and academic settings across diverse geographical and sociocultural landscapes, including Japan, the United States, Central Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. Her clinical training in resource-impoverished communities has heightened her awareness of the urgent needs to address health disparities and inequities faced by the world's most marginalised and vulnerable populations.
She is a passionate advocate for health and social equity, and her research interests lie on the intersections of food/nutrition insecurity, malnutrition, and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which disproportionately affect low-income communities, Indigenous peoples, and other historically underserved populations in both urban and rural areas.
Dr. Uechi holds a BSc in Nutritional Sciences from Cornell University, a Bachelor of Medicine and Doctor of Medicine from Universitas Indonesia, and a Master of Medical Sciences in Global Health Delivery from Harvard University.   

				
	
	Prof Howard D. Sesso

Brigham and Women's Hospital / Harvard Medical School, USA
			
							Biography
					
			
Prof Howard D. Sesso, ScD, MPH, FAHA, Brigham and Women's Hospital / Harvard Medical School, USA

Dr. Howard D. Sesso is an Associate Epidemiologist at the Division of Preventive Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and Associate Professor of Epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He designs and conducts randomized clinical trials and epidemiologic studies, focusing on dietary supplements, nutrition, and lifestyle factors to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD), hypertension, cancer, and other aging-related outcomes. Dr. Sesso is Associate Director of the Division of Preventive Medicine and Director of Nutrition and Supplement Research at the Osher Center for Integrative Health. Dr. Sesso has been involved in several major trials at the Division of Preventive Medicine, helping lead the Physicians' Health Study (PHS), conducting several ancillary studies in the VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL, and co-leading the COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS). He has also conducted several small-scale clinical trials testing dietary supplements and nutrition, plus initiated an Epigenetics Working Group stemming from several research grants across PHS, VITAL, and COSMOS. He has published extensively, teaches courses on clinical trials and epidemiology, and enjoys mentoring students and junior faculty.

				
	
	Prof Hidenori Arai

National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology (NCGG), Japan
			
							Biography
					
			
Prof Hidenori Arai, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology (NCGG), Japan

Prof. Hidenori Arai is the President of the National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Japan. He obtained his M.D. and Ph.D. from Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine.

Prof. Arai has held various academic and leadership positions, including Director and Deputy Director of the National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, as well as Professor at the Department of Human Health Sciences, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine. 

He currently serves in leadership roles in several professional organizations, including as President of the Japanese Association on Sarcopenia and Frailty, and President of the Asian Academy of Medicine for Ageing. He is also a board member of the Japan Geriatrics Society and the Japan Atherosclerosis Society. Prof. Arai has contributed extensively to the scientific community through editorial roles in international journals and has received recognition for his work, including the JAT Award 2014 and John Morley Award 2020.

				
	
	Dr Yoke Mun Chan

Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
			
							Biography
					
			
Prof Yoke Mun Chan, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

Prof. Dr. Chan is a distinguished academician-dietitian at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and a leading expert in Dietetics and Gerontology. As the Program Head of Medical Gerontology at the Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing, UPM, she also spearheads the Research Centre of Excellence in Nutrition and Non-communicable Diseases (RCoE NNCD) at UPM. A passionate advocate for nutrition-focused research, Prof. Dr. Chan specializes in renal nutrition, geriatric nutrition, capacity building, health promotion, and digital dietetics innovation. Her interdisciplinary research spans nutritional interventions, health promotion, epidemiology, and mobile health solutions, aiming to enhance patient and community self-efficacy. With an impressive portfolio, she has led 27 research projects and authored over 100 publications, including peer-reviewed journal articles, national guidelines, modules, and books. Recognized as a key opinion leader, she serves on expert panels for various national and international committees, contributing to crucial policy documents. Her unwavering commitment to research excellence, innovation, and community empowerment underscores her mission to strengthen the scientific ecosystem in the region while shaping the future of nutrition and health sciences.		

				
	
	Prof Satoshi Fujita

Ritsumeikan University, Japan
			
							Biography
					
			
Prof Satoshi Fujita, Faculty of Sport and Health Science, Ritsumeikan University, Japan

Dr Satoshi Fujita is a Professor at the College of Sport and Health Science, Ritsumeikan University. His current area of research focus is on nutritional and contractile regulation of muscle growth in the prevention of sarcopenia. He was the recipient of the Recognition Award for Meritorious Research by a Young Investigator from the American Physiological Society, as well as the Abstract Competition Award from the American Society for Nutrition. Dr. Fujita has previously held posts as an assistant professor of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatrics at the Sealy Center on Aging at the University of Texas Medical Branch and assistant professor at the Department of Human and Engineered Environmental Studies of the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences at the University of Tokyo. He received his Ph.D. in kinesiology from the University of Southern California.		

				
	
	Assoc Prof Dr Ixora Kamisan Atan

UKM Medical Centre, Malaysia
			
							Biography
					
			
Assoc Prof Dr Ixora Kamisan Atan, UKM Medical Centre, Malaysia

Dr. Ixora Kamisan Atan is a Consultant Obstetrician, Gynaecologist & Urogynaecologist and an Associate Professor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Head of O&G Department in the Faculty of Medicine and Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, National University of Malaysia (UKM), and an Adjunct Professor in the Putra University Malaysia. She is a member of Malaysian O&G Conjoint Board for postgraduate O&G specialty training and is the course director for the Doctor of O&G (DrObGyn) Programme, and Urogynaecology Clinical Fellowship Programme in UKM. She is an active member of the International Urogynaecology Association (IUGA) and was previously a member of IUGA Research and Development committee. Now she is a member of IUGA Fellowship Development Committee and PISQ-IR writing Group. She is also the Vice President for Malaysian Urogynaecology Society (MUGS). She is a lactation consultant and is a breastfeeding advocate.

She graduated with a medical degree in 1999 and master in O&G in 2007. She completed her subspecialty training in Urogynaecology and PhD in Sydney Medical School Nepean, University of Sydney in 2014 and 2018, respectively. Her main expertise is maternal birth trauma and pelvic floor imaging with her PhD thesis titled: "Pelvic floor trauma following delivery." She is the first Malaysian gynaecologist to be formally trained in Translabial / Transperineal Pelvic Floor ultrasound. From 20122014, she was appointed as the Honorary Clinical Lecturer in O&G by the University of Sydney. She was awarded the 'Isobel Corin Award' for young researchers in 2012 and 2014, by the Nepean Medical Research Foundations (Australia) and, the University of Sydney Postgraduate Research Scheme in 2014 and 2015 to present her work in pelvic floor trauma and pelvic floor dysfunction internationally. Her special interest is in Maternal Birth Trauma and has set up a Maternal Birth trauma clinic in HCTM, a specially designated clinic aimed to manage women who had sustained major perineal trauma. She had numerous publications related to pelvic floor trauma following childbirth and pelvic floor dysfunction.  		

				
	
	Dr Mya-Thway Tint

Institute for Human Development and Potential (IHDP), A*STAR, Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			
Dr Mya-Thway Tint, Institute for Human Development and Potential (IHDP), A*STAR, Singapore

Dr Mya Thway Tint is a Principal Scientist at Institute for Human Development and Potential (IHDP), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and an adjunct assistant professor at Human Potential Translational Research Program, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore.

Her expertise is in advanced body-composition assessment using criterion methods such as air displacement plethysmography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and quantitative magnetic resonance technology.

Her research adopts a life-course approach to understanding body composition, spanning early development to adult phenotypes. Her work examines how developmental factors shape offspring's obesity and metabolic risk leveraging Singapore's major longitudinal birth cohorts; GUSTO and S-PRESTO.

A key focus of her research is musculoskeletal health across the life course, with a particular emphasis on identifying early, silent phenotypes that predispose individuals to later musculoskeletal disorders. Her research aims to transform musculoskeletal healthcare from its current reactive model into a proactive, preventive life course approach.

Her aspiration is to prevent sarcopenia, frailty, and related comorbidities through early risk profiling, systematic screening, and tailored intervention strategies.

				
	
	Assoc Prof Dr Rinkoo Dalan

Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			
Assoc Prof Dr Rinkoo Dalan, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore

Assoc Prof Dr Rinkoo Dalan is a Senior Consultant Endocrinologist and clinician-scientist focused on vascular health in cardiometabolic disease. Supported by successive NMRC awards (Transition Award 2014; Clinician Scientist Award), she built a deeply-phenotyped vascular cohort and studied therapeutic effects on vascular health in diabetes.  She founded the Predict-2-Prevent programme for personalised cardiometabolic risk management program. She is also the clinical co-director of Nutrition, Metabolism and Health in LKCMedicine, NTU. Her current work includes a longitudinal prospective cohort of individuals with cardiometabolic conditions, colchicine trial to reduce cardiovascular risk in type 2 diabetes and digital-twin predictive analytics for diabetes care.

				
	
	Prof Feng Lei

Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			
Prof Feng Lei, Department of Psychological Medicine & Healthy Longevity Translational Research Program, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore

Prof Dr Feng Lei received his medical and psychiatric trainings in Shandong, China and obtained his PhD from the National University of Singapore in 2009. He has worked as a lecturer of medical psychology at Weifang Medical University in Shandong province, China from 2000 to 2004, where he also provided counselling and psychotherapy services. He received research training on functional neuroimaging, at the Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge in 2013 and conducted visiting research on cognitive aging at the Aging Research Center (ARC), Karolinska Institute (KI) in 2016. Dr Feng is currently a Principal Investigator and Research Assistant Professor at Department of Psychological Medicine, National University of Singapore.

His primary research interests include healthy longevity and the epidemiology and prevention of cognitive decline and dementia, with a particular focus on lifestyle factors, nutrition, and plant-based bioactive compound.

He has been involved in cognitive aging and dementia research for over 20 years. He is currently leading several community-based studies in Singapore: The Diet and Healthy Aging (DaHA) study, the Aging in a Community Environment Study (ACES), the Choral Singing for Dementia Prevention Trial, Evidence-based Lifestyle Interventions Trial, and the Efficacy of Mushroom to Prevent Cognitive Decline Study, with over 200 research publications on ageing, dementia, psychiatric and neuroscience research studies.

He has won numerous awards like the Alice Lim Memorial Fund Award in 2010, the NUHS Academic Medicine Development Award in 2013, and the NUHS Clinician Scientist Program Award in 2014. He was chosen to receive the NMRC Clinician Scientist Transition Award in 2017 and the NMRC Clinician Scientist Award in 2023.   

				
	
	Asst Prof Vincenzo Sorrentino

National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			
Asst Prof Vincenso Sorrentino, National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore

Vincenzo Sorrentino is an Italian-born scientist in the fields of aging, mitochondrial biology and neuromuscular degeneration. After his PhD with honors obtained at the University of Amsterdam, he carried his postdoctoral research in Prof. Johan Auwerx's lab at the EPFL in Switzerland. From 2019 till 2022, he took a role as Group Leader at the Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences in Switzerland, to lead research focused on integrating basic discoveries on natural bioactives that modulate NAD+, mitochondria and protein homeostasis with their possible translation into clinical applications. Currently, he is Assistant Professor at the NUS with the Healthy Longevity Translational Research Program, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Amsterdam. His work on mitochondria and NAD+ metabolism in Alzheimer's disease and muscle aging has resulted in his discoveries appearing in Nature (2017), Cell Reports (2021) and recently with the discovery of a novel natural NAD+ modulator and of a link between cellular senescence, NAD+ metabolism and epigenetics in early kidney disease appearing in in Nature Metabolism (2024) and in Cell Reports (2026)		

				
	
	Prof Junjie Xiao

Shanghai University, China
			
							Biography
					
			
Prof Junjie Xiao, Shanghai University, China

Prof Junjie Xiao is the dean of the School of Life Science, Shanghai University, China. In addition, he is the director of the Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Technology for Organ Regeneration of the Ministry of Education, the director of the Shanghai Organ Regeneration Engineering Technology Research Centre, and the head of the Cardiovascular Research Institute of Shanghai University. He is an Associate Editor of Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology and Journal of Cardiovascular Translational Research, and is on the editorial boards of several other notable journals. He has authored or co-authored in journals such as Circulation and Circulation Research. His research focuses on heart failure intervention and risk prediction, with a particular emphasis on exercise-induced cardiac regeneration and the identification of novel therapeutic targets. He is also interested in epigenetic and metabolic regulations of cardiac function upon exercise and under pathological conditions such as aging.		

				
	
	Prof Patricia Conway

Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			
Prof Patricia Conway, Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore

Prof Patricia Conway is Visiting Professor of the Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE), Singapore and CEO of PC Biome Pte Ltd. She was Professor at the School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering and in the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Food Technology Centre, NTU. She has extensive research and industry R&D experience, including authorship on over 100 scientific papers in international journals, monographs or book chapters, and numerous plenary or keynote lectures at international meetings. She is inventor on over 20 patent applications and Principal Investigator on grants in Sweden, Australia and Singapore. Prof Conway's research interests are gastrointestinal microbiology, functional foods including probiotics and prebiotics. She has a particular focus on bacterial colonization of the gastrointestinal tract and mechanisms of bacterial adhesion, pathogen inhibition and immune modulation in animals and humans in order to develop ways of modulating the microbiome for health.		

				
	
	Asst Prof Dr Varanya Techasukthavorn

Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
			
							Biography
					
			
Asst Prof Dr Varanya Techasukthavorn, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Assistant Professor Dr. Varanya Techasukthavorn is a university professor, researcher, and registered dietitian who bridges the gap between food science and clinical nutrition. A leading expert in food rheology and dysphagia management, she specializes in the science of food texture modification, ensuring that altered-diet meals are both clinically safe and sensorially appealing.

She has played a pioneering role in adapting and implementing the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) frameworks in Thailand and across the broader Asian region. Her research into fluid mechanics and hydrocolloid thickeners investigates how innovative food products can ensure that texture-modified meals precisely meet global safety standards.

Recognizing that modified diets must be enjoyable to prevent malnutrition and food fatigue in aging populations and clinical patients, Dr. Techasukthavorn actively spearheads culinary innovations. She led the creation of "46 IDDSI-Compliant Swallowing Practice Menus" (developed in collaboration with the Thai Dietetic Association), which served as Thailand's first-ever cookbook designed to assist with swallowing rehabilitation. She subsequently built upon this foundation by publishing "Happy to Swallow: 52 Simple Recipes for Delicious Meals." 

Beyond her laboratory research and academic publications, Dr. Techasukthavorn is deeply committed to translating complex food science and sensory principles into real-world, community-level solutions that improve patient quality of life.

				
	
	Prof Suzana Shahar

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Malaysia
			
							Biography
					
			
Prof Suzana Shahar, Aging and Wellness Research Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), 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 (UKM); and Honorary Fellow of the Malaysian Dietitians' Association. She is currently the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, UKM. She is the founder of the Centre for Healthy Aging, UKM and the Senior Citizen Centre (PAWE UKM).

Prof Shahar obtained her BSc (Hons) (Dietetics) from UKM and MMed Sci (Human Nutrition) and PhD (Human Nutrition) from the University of Sheffield, UK. Her research interest is on nutrition, wellness and aging. Prof Shahar led a nationwide project on 'Neuroprotective Model for Healthy Longevity among Malaysian Elderly', and currently leads a clinical trial to reverse cognitive frailty among Malaysian older adults under the auspice of the World-Wide FINGERS Trial. Both projects were funded by the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia. Prof Shahar 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.

Prof Shahar has published more than 300 publications. She also serves as committee member of several guidelines spearheaded by the Ministry of Health, under the National Coordinating Committee of Food and Nutrition, as well as the International Research Networking on Dementia Prevention, WHO Working Guideline Committee of Risk Reduction of Cognitive Decline, and Consortium on Longitudinal Study on Memory (COSMIC).

				
	
	Prof Diana Nur Afifah

Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP), Indonesia
			
							Biography
					
			
Prof Diana Nur Afifah, Department of Nutrition Science at the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP), Indonesia

Prof. Dr. Diana Nur Afifah is a Professor at the Department of Nutrition Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia. Her expertise focuses on nutrition science of local foods and food biotechnology, with extensive research on Indonesian fermented foods, functional foods, food bioactives, metabolic health, gut health, and sustainable local food innovation. She obtained her bachelor's degree in Food Technology and doctoral degree in Food Science from IPB University, and her master's degree in Community Nutrition from Universitas Diponegoro. She has also undertaken postdoctoral and academic experiences at Gyeongsang National University, South Korea, and The University of Auckland, New Zealand.

Prof. Afifah has published widely on gembus tempeh, fibrinolytic enzymes from fermented foods, banana resistant starch, mangrove-based foods, fish protein hydrolysate, sacha inchi tempeh, and functional noodles. Her work bridges traditional food practices with modern scientific evidence, particularly in exploring how local bioresources and fermented foods may contribute to improved nutrition, metabolic health, and healthy longevity. Her current research interest includes the development of noodles as functional foods and sustainable local food innovation for health benefits. At the 2nd Regional Symposium on Nutrition and Healthy Longevity, she will present "Fermented Foods, the Microbiome and Metabolic Health: from Cultural Practice to Modern Evidence."

				
	
	Prof (Emeritus) Pavinee Chinachoti

Food Innovation and Regulation Network (FIRN), Thailand
			
							Biography
					
			
Prof (Emeritus) Pavinee Chinachoti, Food Innovation and Regulation Network (FIRN), Thailand

Pavinee Chinachoti received Ph.D. in Food Science (U of Illinois) at the University of Massachusetts (Amherst), she pioneered the study of water mobility in foods that impacts microbial activity, staling mechanisms, lipid oxidation, and MREs shelf-life. In 2003, she became the founding Chair of Product Science group at Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. where she led some functional ingredient projects such as fish oil, probiotics, palatability, encapsulation, and chitosan etc. She became Dean and Director of NFF R&D Center at PSU, Thailand.  She is now active in FDA's regulatory aspects of health claims. She is current IUFoST's President-Elect.
	
Stay tuned for more eminent speakers!

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			CONTACT	
	
If you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us through:
	For Local Participants:

Dr. Tee E Siong

Email: estee@nutrihealth.com.my
For Overseas Participants:

ILSI Southeast Asia Region

18 Mohamed Sultan Road #03-01 Singapore 238967

Tel: 65 6352 5220

Email: event@ilsisea.org.sg


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				ABOUT THE SEMINAR				
				
								
				
				PROGRAM OUTLINE				
				
								
				
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						ABOUT THE SEMINAR
					
						
For over two decades, ILSI Southeast Asia Region has been fostering dialogue on nutrition labeling, and nutrition and health claims across Southeast Asia.
Building on this long-standing initiative, ILSI SEA Region is partnering with ILSI Japan, ILSI Taiwan and Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA), Japan to organize a 1-day seminar that will bring together regulators, scientists, and industry experts to discuss the latest developments on nutrition and health issues, regulatory frameworks, nutrient profiling models, and front-of-pack (FOP) labeling. It aims to provide a valuable platform to strengthen collaboration and promote scientific exchange among stakeholders from Japan, Southeast Asia, and Taiwan.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Food industry personnel, food scientists, nutritionists, dietitians and health professionals, regulatory officers from different government departments and agencies, researchers and academicians
					
						PROGRAM OUTLINE
					
						

Nutrition and Health Issues in Japan
Japan's Nutrient Profiling System for Dishes
Status of Nutrition and Health Claims in Japan, Southeast Asia and Taiwan
Status of Nutrition Labeling Harmonization in ASEAN

					
						VENUE
					
						
The1-day seminar will be held at:

Tokyo International Forum

Address: 3 Chome-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan

Website: https://www.t-i-forum.co.jp/en/ 

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																							 Industry (Non-ILSI SEA Region Members) 
																							
																

															 ¥ 25,000 
																								
															

																				

																							 Industry (ILSI SEA Region Members) 
																							
																

															 ¥ 16,500 
																								
											
				
	
Registration will open soon. Stay tuned!

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	ILSI Southeast Asia Region

18 Mohamed Sultan Road #03-01 Singapore 238967

Tel: 65 6352 5220

Email: event@ilsisea.org.sg


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				About
				Programme
				Call for sponsors
							About
				
Although there is a wealth of data on how nutrients and diets can support cognitive functions and brain health, their therapeutic and pharmacological potential in humans and clinical conditions remains largely unexplored. Major health organisations have not yet provided dietary recommendations for preserving brain health and cognition. Specific nutrients' role in maintaining brain function during ageing have been clearly defined.
ILSI Europe's Symposium on Nutrition for the Ageing Brain aims to address these gaps by gathering top scientists and stakeholders to review the evidence supporting how nutrients, food and diet influence brain health.
The 6th edition of the symposium will take place on 20 & 21 April 2027 at the Living Place Hotel in Bologna, Italy.
This edition will be co-located with the ILSI Europe Annual Symposium 2027, taking place on 22 April 2027 at the same venue.
Further details, including programme and speakers, will be announced in due course. Stay connected through our official channels for updates!
							Programme
				
The full agenda of the event will be announced in the upcoming months. Stay tuned! 
							Call for sponsors
				
Call for sponsors
The Scientific Committee is looking for food and related industry companies as well as scientific journals to support the event.
Rather than scale, the symposium on Nutrition for the Ageing Brain is designed for depth-enabling direct, high-quality interactions and in-depth scientific exchange. For sponsors, this means privileged access to the people driving research and innovation, with the time and setting to build meaningful, lasting connections.
Sponsors have the unique opportunity to help define the event agenda by driving the scientific themes and discussions. 
Read the sponsorship brochure
To secure your sponsorship package or discuss alternative options not listed here, contact Hugo Costa at hcosta@ilsieurope.be
	
If you have any question about the event, please don't hesitate to contact Maria Tonti (mtonti@ilsieurope.be) or Hugo Costa (hcosta@ilsieurope.be).


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