"ILSI's 1st International Conference on Nutrigenomics - Opportunities in Asia"

Nutrigenomics is an exciting new scientific frontier integrating genomic technologies with nutrition knowledge. The Conference will address the relevance of nutrigenomics to meet public health needs of Asian populations.

Contact Details:

Veronita Rusli, M.Sc.
Assistant Manager - Science Programs
ILSI Southeast Asia Region
1 Newton Road, Goldhill Plaza
#03-45 Podium Block
Singapore 308899
Tel: 65-6352-5220
Fax: 65-6352-5536
E-mail: [email protected]

Nutrigenomics is an exciting new scientific frontier integrating genomic technologies with nutrition knowledge. It has the potential to lead to the development of new foods to deliver personalized nutrition for optimal health.

International Life Sciences Institute - ILSI's 1st International Conference on "Nutrigenomics - Opportunities in Asia" will be held from December 7 - 9, 2005 in Singapore. The Conference will highlight global scientific development and research in the area of nutrient-gene interactions and how they are influenced by genetic diversity, dietary patterns, food availability and choices.

The Conference will address the relevance of nutrigenomics to meet public health needs of Asian populations. The 3-day Conference will consist of plenary sessions, symposia, poster sessions, and special workshops.

Conference Highlights

- New perspectives on genes, nutrients and health
- Effect of food on genes
- Nutritional influences on gene expression
- Nutrient-gene interactions in normal and disease states
- Use and impact of genomics in the food supply
- Review of benefits vs risks
- Future of nutrigenomics in Asia

Symposia
"Nutrigenomics and Functional Food Science"
"Using Genomic Technologies in Nutritional Research"

Workshop
"Intellectual Property in New Product Development"

Pre Conference Seminar
"Fundamentals of Nutrigenomics"
Separate registration is required.

From 07 Dec 2005
Until 09 Dec 2005
Singapore
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