ILSI Southeast Asia Region organizes over 50 events – workshops, symposia, scientific session and more – each year. Explore recent and past events here for agendas, speaker presentations, and summaries.
Past Events
Symposium on Building Towards Sustainable Physical Activity Behavior – Status, Programs and Approaches
02/08/2019
Singapore, Singapore
National Workshop on Development of Nutrient Profiling in Indonesia
03/07/2019 – 04/07/2019
Jakarta, Indonesia
1st ILSI SEAR Philippines Food Safety and Nutrition Assurance Seminar Series
23/05/2019
Manila, Philippines
Science Symposium on Human Variability & Personalized Nutrition – Opportunities for Research, Public Health Benefits and Food Innovation
17/05/2019
Singapore, Singapore
Human Variability in Response to Food and Nutrients: Building the Bridge to Personalised Nutrition – Challenges and Opportunities for Industry, Public Health and Academia
15/05/2019
Sydney, Australia
- Review the current status of physical activity in Singapore
- Share national programs and guidelines for promoting and performing physical activity
- Discuss technological tools for tracking and assessing physical activity; and
- Highlight nutritional approaches and exercise strategies for maximizing health and physical performance.
ORGANIZER
COLLABORATOR
Department of Physiology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
PROGRAM
The program is available HERE
PROGRAM & ABSTRACT BOOKLET
The program & abstract booklet is available HERE
SUMMARY REPORT
The summary report is available HERE
SPEAKERS
Ms. Alice OngDeputy Director
Physical Activity & Weight Management Division
Health Promotion Board
Singapore Biography & Abstract
Dr. Hock Woon ChiangDeputy Chief Executive Officer
Sport Singapore Biography & Abstract
Dr. Ivy LimConsultant
Singapore Sport and Exercise Medicine Centre Biography & Abstract
Dr. Stuart PhillipsProfessor
Department of Kinesiology and School of Medicine
McMaster University
Canada Biography & Abstract
Dr. Andre Matthias MüllerLecturer
Saw Swee Hock School of
Public Health
National University of Singapore Biography & Abstract
Dr. Jason LeeResearch Associate Professor
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
National University of Singapore Biography & Abstract
CHAIRPERSONS
Mr. Geoffry SmithPresident
ILSI SEA Region
Singapore Biography
Prof. Michael ChiaProfessor
National Institute of Education
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BACKGROUND
Human Variability refers to the underlying differences in each individual’s metabolism and nutritional requirements, due to the vast range of genomic and physiological characteristics. Environmental factors also play an important role, including prenatal conditions such as the ethnicity and health status of the mother, and subsequent factors such as diet, health and disease status, geographical location and culture.
In recent years, scientific studies on Human Variability have advanced tremendously, with the “Omics” technologies (metabolomics, genomics, proteomics, etc.) in the forefront. This has led to the development of “personalized or precision medicine” targeted at individuals. There is science now showing potential extension to Personalized Nutrition. These sciences will have a significant impact on the food supply and suppliers, as well as implications for public health.
OBJECTIVES
This 1-day symposium aims to:
- To share the latest science and research on human variability, health and nutrition requirements of relevance to the Asian population
- To consider potential applications of personalization of health interventions and products in the fields of food and nutrition
- To explore opportunities for research, development and innovation in the food supply to achieve individual and public health benefits
- To discuss issues relating to regulatory framework and oversight, consumer communications and guidance on personalized nutrition
ORGANIZER
ILSI SEA Region
CO-ORGANIZER
Clinical Nutrition Research Center, A*STAR, Singapore
COLLABORATOR
Commonwealth Scientific and Research Industrial Organisation (CSIRO), Australia
E-FLYER
The e-flyer is available HERE
PROGRAM
The program is available HERE
PROGRAM & ABSTRACT BOOKLET
The program and abstract booklet is available HERE
SUMMARY REPORT
The summary report is available HERE
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Prof. John MathersProfessor
Newcastle University
U.K
Biography & Abstract
Dr. Nathan O'CallaghanLeader
Precision Health Future Science Platform
CSIRO Health & Biosecurity
Australia Biography & Abstract
Prof. Jun KunisawaDirector
Center for Vaccine and Adjuvant Research
NIBIOHN
Japan
Biography & Abstract
Dr. Neerja KarnaniLead
Systems Biology and Biomarker Discovery
Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences (SICS), A*STAR
Singapore Biography & Abstract
Dr. David ZeeviJames S. McDonnell Foundation Researcher
The Rockefeller University
USA Biography & Abstract
Dr. Femke HannesRegional Lead
Nutrition, Science and Advocacy
DSM Nutritional Products Asia Pacific
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BACKGROUND
Population based studies in food and nutrition have been essential in contributing to overall human well-being. However improved understanding of ‘individual human variation’ in nutrient requirements has awaited advancements in nutrigenomics and the mathematical and social sciences. For example, the ‘omics sciences (genomics, proteomics, metabolomics)’ are providing new insight and understanding that can be applied to personalised nutrition with the ambitious objective of one-to-one product design.
This 1-day conference will explore the nature of individual human variation in response to food choice and nutrient intake and how that may initiate a new era of opportunity for personalised nutrition will also be explored.
OBJECTIVES
This 1-day conference aims to:
- Consider the evidence and nature of variability in human nutrition requirements and metabolic response
- Review current understanding of variation in the human genome with potential impacts on population and personal nutrition
- Address the integration of the 'omics sciences' and insights from medical studies which have led to an increased understanding of personalised health
- Consider the potential implications for consumers and food supply
- Discuss how the regulatory environment may need to evolve and adapt to the changing world of personalisation
- Provide the opportunity to engage in discussion around the translation of these recent developments into a new scientific paradigm
FLYER
The flyer is available HERE
PROGRAM
The program is available HERE
PROGRAM & ABSTRACT BOOKLET
The program & abstract booklet is available HERE
ORGANIZER
ILSI SEA Region Australasia Country Committee
CO-ORGANIZER
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
COLLABORATOR
University of South Australia Business School
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Prof. John MathersProfessor
Newcastle University
U.K
Dr. Nathan O'CallaghanLeader
Precision Health Future Science Platform
CSIRO Health & Biosecurity
Australia
Dr. Susan WopereisSenior Scientist
TNO
The Netherlands
Dr. David ZeeviJames S. McDonnell Foundation Researcher
The Rockefeller University
USA Biography & Abstract Biography & Abstract Biography & Abstract Biography & Abstract
Dr. Meera EsvaranResearch Fellow
University of New South Wales
Australia Biography & Abstract
Prof. David BishopResearch Leader
Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living (ISEAL)
Victoria University
Australia Biography & Abstract
Prof. David Cameron-SmithChair in Nutrition
The University of Auckland
New Zealand Biography & Abstract
Dr. Flavia Fayet-MooreFounder and Director
Nutrition Research Australia
Biography & Abstract
Dr. Femke HannesRegional Lead
Nutrition, Science and Advocacy
DSM Nutritional Products Asia Pacific
Singapore Biography & Abstract
Prof. Sandra CapraEmeritus Professor of Nutrition
University of Queensland
Australia Biography & Abstract
Dr. Dorothy MackerrasChief Public Health Nutrition Advisor
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)
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BACKGROUND
Globally, more than 1.4 billion adults are at risk of developing or exacerbating diseases due to a lack of physical activity, according to the recent World Health Organization (WHO) study in 2018.
Physical inactivity is a complex and multi-factorial behavior whose determinants vary across countries. Over the past years, Singapore’s sedentary lifestyle influenced by rapid urbanization has been a public health concern with serious health implications. Lack of time or energy and its tropical climate further deter individuals from participating in physical activity.
OBJECTIVES
This symposium aims to:
- Review the current status of physical activity in Singapore
- Share national programs and guidelines for promoting and performing physical activity
- Discuss technological tools for tracking and assessing physical activity; and
- Highlight nutritional approaches and exercise strategies for maximizing health and physical performance.
ORGANIZER
COLLABORATOR
Department of Physiology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
PROGRAM
The program is available HERE
PROGRAM & ABSTRACT BOOKLET
The program & abstract booklet is available HERE
SUMMARY REPORT
The summary report is available HERE
SPEAKERS
Ms. Alice OngDeputy Director
Physical Activity & Weight Management Division
Health Promotion Board
Singapore Biography & Abstract
Dr. Hock Woon ChiangDeputy Chief Executive Officer
Sport Singapore Biography & Abstract
Dr. Ivy LimConsultant
Singapore Sport and Exercise Medicine Centre Biography & Abstract
Dr. Stuart PhillipsProfessor
Department of Kinesiology and School of Medicine
McMaster University
Canada Biography & Abstract
Dr. Andre Matthias MüllerLecturer
Saw Swee Hock School of
Public Health
National University of Singapore Biography & Abstract
Dr. Jason LeeResearch Associate Professor
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
National University of Singapore Biography & Abstract
CHAIRPERSONS
Mr. Geoffry SmithPresident
ILSI SEA Region
Singapore Biography
Prof. Michael ChiaProfessor
National Institute of Education
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