IFST Spring Conference 2019 (SC19): 'Nutritional Science over Gut Feel'

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IFST’s 2019 Spring Conference (SC19) focusses on the subject of nutrition. In particular, we’ll be exploring the very latest scientific and technological research and innovation that is informing our thinking in tackling some of the biggest nutritional and health challenges including, of course, obesity. The translation of this understanding into food production is an exciting and critical area to be involved in right now. This conference is an opportunity to hear from some of those who are at the very forefront of this work.

Programme

TIME SESSION
08:30  Registration opens, refreshments
09:10

Conference opens: Welcome
David Gregory,  IFST President 

Chair’s welcome and opening remarks
Prof. Judith Buttriss, Director General, British Nutrition Foundation 

MORNING 1 – TACKLING THE NUTRITIONAL CHALLENGES
09:30 Session 1: 'Emerging science and innovation: Impact on food consumption and dietary pattern'
Dr. Petra Klassen-Wigger, Head of Nutrition, Health & Wellness, Nestlé Research
10:00 Session 2: 'Supporting customers to make healthy choices'
Judith Robinson, Head of Health – Product Division, Tesco
10:30 Session 3: ‘Mind over platter: what can psychology tell us about consumer behaviour?’
Prof. Jeff Brunstrom, School of Psychological Science, University of Bristol
10:55

Tea/coffee - Exhibition 

MORNING 2 – GUT REACTION AND IMPLICATIONS FOR FUTURE FOODS 
11:25 Session 4: ‘Genetic influences on weight loss - opportunities for personalisation?’ 
Prof. John Mathers, Director of Human Nutrition Research Centre, Newcastle University 
11:50 Session 5: 'Personalised nutrition and gut microbiome: opportunities and challenges'
Dr. Maria Traka, Deputy Head of Food Databanks National Capability, Quadram Institute
SPOTLIGHT SESSION - GENE-EDITED FOOD - MAKING HISTORY OR REPEATING IT?
12:15

Session 6a: GM and gene-editing - how to distinguish the hype from reality
Prof. Johnathan Napier - Flagship Leader, Rothamsted Research

Session 6b: Prof John Dupré - Philosophy of Science and Director, Centre for the Study of Life Sciences (Egenis), University of Exeter

Audience questions and discussion 

13:00 Lunch – Exhibition 
AFTERNOON 1 – TACKLING THE CHALLENGES OF SPECIALIST DIETS
13:50 Session 7a: ‘Developing foods for an aging population’
Prof. Lisa Methven, Sensory Science Centre, University of Reading 
14:10 Session 7b: Personalised nutrition for the silver economy’
Prof. Helen Griffiths, Executive Dean, Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences, University of Surrey
14:30 Session 8: ‘A gluten free - nutritionally rich creative journey’ 
Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne, Founder, Genius 
14:55 Tea/coffee - Exhibition 
AFTERNOON 2 – NUTRITION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
15:25 Session 9: ‘New technologies to improve the micronutrient status of targeted populations’ 
Dr. Rob Winwood, Vice Chair, Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) UK and Manager EMEA Nutrition Science and Advocacy, DSM Nutritional Products 
15:50 Session 10: 'How to navigate through the big data era to make informed decisions in product development, consumer health and safety'
Sandrine Pigat, Head of Food & Nutrition, Creme Global
16:15 Session 11: Chair’s round-up and perspectives from the day
Prof. Judith Buttriss, Director General, British Nutrition Foundation 
16:30 Conference close

IFST Conference Dinner will take place on 3 April at Staff House, University of Birmingham.

18:00 Pre-Dinner Talk to be given by Cindy Stewart - Immediate Past President IFT followed by Q&A at Michael Tippet Room, Staff House, University of Birmingham. Organised by IFST and the IFT British Section.

18:45 Dinner Delegates to move to the Reception Drinks

19:00 Reception Drinks at Noble Room, Staff House, University of Birmingham

19:30 Conference Dinner at Noble Room, Staff House, University of Birmingham

22:00 Evening ends

Nearest train: University Station – around 5 min walk. Most cross-country services to Birmingham arrive at New Street Station. There are up to six trains an hour to University station on the cross-city line (six minutes to University station, with the final destination Longbridge or Redditch).

https://conferences.bham.ac.uk/finding-us/
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Dress code: Lounge suit/business dress
Parking: University’s North East Car Park on Pritchatts Road, B15 2SA. Free of charge after 18.00.
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Hotels: If you need overnight accommodation view hotels that are close to the venue 

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Reception Drinks Sponsor

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When
April 4th, 2019 from  8:30 AM to  4:30 PM
Location
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham, B15 2TT
United Kingdom
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Contact
Phone: 020 7603 6316
Event Fee(s)
Conference only (IFST member) £110.00
Conference only (non-member) £180.00
Student Conference only (IFST member or non-member) limited spaces available £50.00
Conference and Dinner (IFST member) £155.00
Conference and Dinner (non-member) £225.00
Student Conference and Dinner (IFST member or non-member) limited space available £95.00
Dinner only £45.00