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				BACKGROUND				
				
								
				
				PROGRAM & SPEAKERS				
				
								
				
				COLLABORATORS				
				
								
				
				SPONSORS				
				
								
				
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						BACKGROUND
					
						

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

					
						PROGRAM & SPEAKERS
					
						
DAY 1, AUGUST 6, 2025
Session 1

Nutrition and Aging: Scientific Insights, Research and Strategies for Healthy Longevity
Session 2

Optimizing Nutrition and Healthspan Across Population Groups: Translational Evidence and Practical Insights
DAY 2, AUGUST 7, 2025
Session 3

Nutrition Interventions, 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.
					
						COLLABORATORS
					
						
Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)



The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is Singapore's lead public sector R&D agency. Through open innovation, we collaborate with our partners in both the public and private sectors to benefit the economy and society. As a Science and Technology Organisation, A*STAR bridges the gap between academia and industry. Our research creates economic growth and jobs for Singapore, and enhances lives by improving societal outcomes in healthcare, urban living, and sustainability. A*STAR plays a key role in nurturing scientific talent and leaders for the wider research community and industry. A*STAR's R&D activities span biomedical sciences to physical sciences and engineering, with research entities primarily located in Biopolis and Fusionopolis. For ongoing news, visit www.a-star.edu.sg
Duke-NUS Medical School Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders (CVMD) Programme 

Duke-NUS Medical School is Singapore's only graduate-entry medical school, established as a partnership between Duke University and the National University of Singapore. It focuses on innovative medical education and impactful research, aiming to transform healthcare practices. The school offers a 4-year MD program designed to develop "Clinician Plus" graduates, who are equipped to be clinician scientists, innovators, educators, and leaders.
Global Centre for Asian Women's Health (GloW), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS)

The Global Centre for Asian Women's Health (GloW), established in 2022 at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, is a pioneering research centre dedicated to advancing women's health in Asia and globally. GloW aims to shift the focus from reactive "sick care" to proactive, preventive strategies. Its mission is to promote the health and well-being of Asian women across the life course and generations through a family-based, integrative approach. GloW's research spans five core pillars: cardiometabolic health, reproductive health, cancer screening and prevention, healthy ageing and longevity, and mental health and wellness. Cross-cutting themes include nutrition and lifestyle, omics technologies, digital health, and intergenerational impact. GloW collaborates actively with international partners - including the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health - through initiatives such as the NUS Medicine-Harvard Chan Women's Health Initiative, supporting joint research, capacity building, and global efforts to improve women's health outcomes.
Health Promotion Board (HPB)

The Health Promotion Board (HPB) was established as a statutory board under the Ministry of Health, Singapore, in 2001 with the vision of building 'A Nation of Healthy People'. HPB aims to empower Singaporeans to attain optimal health, increase the quality and years of healthy life, and prevent illness, disability and premature death.
As the national driver for health promotion and disease prevention, HPB spearheads health education, promotion and prevention programmes while creating a health-supportive environment in Singapore. HPB's work spans multiple core areas, including physical activity, nutrition, mental wellbeing, and smoking cessation. HPB implements nationwide initiatives reaching out to Singaporeans at all stages of life, across various settings. HPB also collaborates extensively with government agencies, healthcare institutions, and community partners to create health-promoting environments and deliver integrated health promotion programmes that enable Singaporeans to take ownership of their health.
Ageing Research Institute for Society and Education (ARISE), Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

The Ageing Research Institute for Society and Education (ARISE) is a pan-university institute at NTU focusing on ageing-related research, programmes and activities to address the demands of an ageing population. Established in 2016, ARISE supports multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary ageing-related research, programmes, and activities. ARISE has four thrust areas: (i) Ageing Medicine; (ii) Social Integration and Education; (iii) Ageing-in-Place; and (iv) Care & Lifestyle Enhancement.
ARISE acts as a coordinating body to synergise the efforts and resources between various groups, both within NTU and trans-organisation, to optimise the outcomes and impacts of our efforts to benefit the individuals in particular, communities and society in general.
					
						SPONSORS
					
						
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Abbott 
At Abbott, we're dedicated to helping people live more fully, in everything we do. We're creating the future of healthcare through life-changing technologies and products that make you healthier and stronger, quickly identify when you have a medical need, and treat conditions to help you get back to doing what you love.

With global headquarters in Chicago, USA, we serve people in more than 160 countries with leading medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues are helping millions of people to live better and healthier, every day around the world.

In Singapore, we've been helping people live fully for over 50 years. The country is home to one of Abbott's largest nutrition research and development centers and manufacturing facility in the world.
Ajinomoto
Since its founding in 1909, the Ajinomoto Group has aspired to help people "Eat Well, Live Well." Over the past century, we have expanded beyond food, including amino acids, medical foods, agricultural and livestock materials, cosmetics, pharmaceutical intermediates, and electronic materials. The foundation of these diverse businesses is "AminoScience"-the Ajinomoto Group's unique expertise in amino acids-and ASV (Ajinomoto Group Creating Shared Value), our approach to solving social challenges through business while co-creating both social value and economic value.
Haleon
Haleon is a global leader in consumer health, with brands trusted by millions of consumers globally. With its regional headquarters in Singapore, Haleon employs approximately 5,900 people in the Asia Pacific region whose purpose is to deliver better everyday health with humanity. With leading positions in Oral Health, Pain Relief, Respiratory Health, Digestive Health, and Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS), Haleon works closely with pharmacists, physicians, and retailers to increase awareness of everyday health issues and concerns and emphasise the importance of self-care.
GOLD SPONSOR
USDEC
The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) is a non-profit, independent membership organization that expands commercial opportunities and competitive access to international markets to support a thriving U.S. dairy sector. Founded in 1995, USDEC shares science-backed information on the nutritional and innovation benefits of U.S. dairy products and ingredients, with a long-term commitment to enriching consumers' health and supporting sustainable food systems.
SILVER SPONSOR
dsm-firmenich
As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world's growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss company with dual headquarters in Kaiseraugst, Switzerland and Maastricht, Netherlands, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life every day, everywhere, for billions of people.
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.
					
						VENUE
					
						
Venue
The 2-day symposium will be held at:

The Atrium Ballroom and Changi Room, Level 4

Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium

Address: 317 Outram Rd, Singapore 169075

Website: https://singaporeatrium.holidayinn.com/

			POSTERS	
	
We extend our sincere appreciation to all researchers and institutions who submitted their posters.
Posters will be showcased during the 2-day symposium, both onsite and virtually. Selected posters will also have the opportunity to participate in a Rapid-fire poster presentation session and to compete for Best Posters Awards.
Browse through the posters by clicking below:
			
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			REGISTRATION	
	Update on Registration:

In-person registration is now closed.

Participants who wish to attend virtually may register until August 5, 2025, 6PM SGT.
				

					

														

															

																	
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			PROGRAM AGENDA	

			DAY 1: August 6, 2025, Wednesday	
	08:00 - 08:45 hr Registration

08:45 - 08:55 hr Welcome Remarks


					Session 1 - Nutrition and Aging: Scientific Insights, Research and Strategies for Healthy Longevity (08:55 - 14:00 hr)
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					Chairs:

Mr Geoffry Smith, ILSI SEA Region, Singapore

A/Prof Lim Wee Shiong, Institute of Geriatrics and Active Ageing, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
Featuring the following presentations and speakers:

Nutrients and Healthy Aging: Promise and Pitfalls

Prof Barry Halliwell,Biomedical Advisory Council, Technology and Research, A*STAR, and Office of the Provost, National University of Singapore
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

10:15 - 10:30 hr Q&A

10:30 - 11:10 hr 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, Genome Health Foundation, Australia
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) 

12:25 - 12:40 hr Q&A

12:40 - 14:00 hr Lunch / Poster & Exhibit Viewing / Networking
					Session 2 - Optimizing Nutrition and Healthspan Across Population Groups: Translational Evidence and Practical Insights (14:00 - 18:00 hr)
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					Chairs: Prof Christiani Jeyakumar Henry, Global Centre for Asian Women's Health (GloW), NUSMedicine, Singapore

Prof Ying-Chieh Tsai, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
Featuring the following presentations and speakers:

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-related Outcomes

Prof Johan Eriksson, A*STAR Institute for Human Development and Potential (A*STAR IHDP) / Human Potential Translational Research Programme, NUS Medicine, Singapore
Lifestyle Intervention - A Lifespan Approach for Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic Health

Prof Angela Wang, Medicine Academic Clinical Programme, SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre, Singapore

15:15 - 15:30 hr Q&A

15:30 - 15:50 hr 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

Prof Dr Kazuko Ishikawa-Takata, Toyo University, Japan
Nutritional Intervention and Exercise: Impact on Biological Age and Healthy Longevity

Dr Kai Lin Ek, Health, Nutrition & Care APAC, dsm-firmenich

17:05 - 17:20 hr Q&A
17:20 - 18:00 hr Panel Session: Insights and Key Considerations to Drive the Aging Research Agenda

Moderator: Dr Sheryl Tan, Haleon, Singapore

Prof Roger Fielding, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University, USA
Prof Liang-Kung Chen, Center for Healthy Longevity and Aging Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
Prof Cuilin Zhang, Global Centre for Asian Women's Health (GloW), NUS Medicine, Singapore
Prof Suzana Shahar, Centre for Healthy Aging and Wellness and Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

 
	18:00 hr Poster Viewing / Discussion and Networking

End of Day 1

			DAY 2: August 7, 2025, Thursday	
					Rapid-fire" Oral Poster Presentation Session (Hybrid)
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					08:30 - 09:30 hr "Rapid-fire" Oral Poster Presentation Session (Hybrid)


(1) Nutritional Insights Among Older Adults in Singapore: Findings from the DIGNIFIED§ Programme

A/Prof. Verena Tan, Singapore Institute of Technology
(2) Association of B vitamins and one-carbon metabolism pathway metabolites with fat-free mass in premenopausal Asian women

Dr Karen Tan, Institute for Human Development and Potential, A*STAR, Singapore
(3) Eicosapentaenoic acid and branched-chain amino acids fortified complete nutrition drink improved muscle strength in older individuals with inadequate protein intake

Watcharapol Khoonin, Mahidol University, Thailand
(4)Sensor-based pre-frailty model to identify those at risk in community

Daniel Lin and Giovanni Jacob, Health Promotion Board, Singapore
(5) Smartphone Scans, Smarter Health: A digital framework for fast, non-invasive, and scalable nutritional assessment

Dr Darel Toh Wee Kiat, Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation, A*STAR, Singapore
(6) Are Online Food Delivery Platforms Ready for an Aging Society? A Mini Review from Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia

Siang Ing Yeo, Sarawak, Malaysia
(7) A Protein-Enriched, Low Glycemic Index Pudding for Healthy Aging: Addressing Sarcopenia, Dysphagia, and Glycemic Control

Hui Ling Ng, U.S. Center for Dairy Excellence (USDEC), Singapore
(8) The effect of green tea beverage on blood cardiometabolic risk biomarkers in dyslipidemia subjects

 Chaowanee Chupeerach, Mahidol University, Thailand
(9) Intervention Equity for Seniors Living (and Eating) Alone: Improving Diet Quality Using a Community-Based Participatory Approach

Dr Zoe Lim, Geriatric Education and Research Institute (GERI), Singapore
(10) Optimization of Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activity in Lotus Root and Oolong Tea Infusions Using Response Surface Methodology

Parinda Penroj, Silpakorn University, Thailand
					Session 3 -Nutrition Interventions, Innovations and Digital Solutions for Healthy Longevity (09:30 - 14:00 hr)
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					Chairs:

Dr Sze Tan, Singapore Institute of Food & Biotechnology Innovation, A*STAR, Singapore

Prof Patricia Conway, Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering, Singapore
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
Gerobiotics: Probiotics for Healthy Aging 

Prof Ying-Chieh Tsai, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
Food Oral Processing and Sensory Perception in Seniors - Impact on Nutrition and Healthspan

Dr Aaron Thong, Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI), A*STAR, Singapore

10:40 - 10:55 hr Q&A

10:55 - 11:20 hr  Morning Break / Poster & Exhibit Viewing / Networking

Innovation in Taste and Flavor - Consumer Insights and Sensory Solutions to Enhance New Products Development

Dr Conor Delahunty, Global Sensory & Consumer Insights, Symrise Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, Singapore
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
Redefining Aging - Gut Microbiome Age, Personalizing and Re-Wilding the Microbiome Frontier

Dr Jeremy Lim, AMILI, Singapore

12:45 - 13:00 hr Q&A

13:00 - 14:00 hr Lunch / Posters & Exhibit Viewing
					Session 4 - Reducing the Healthcare Burden of Aging: Policy, Programs and Regulatory Considerations (13:30 - 17:25 hr)
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					Chairs:

Prof Woon Puay Koh, Healthy Longevity Translational Research Programme,  NUS Medicine, Singapore

Dr Ana San Gabriel, Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
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
Aging-in-Place: Keys for Understanding and Success

Prof Paulin Straughan, Centre for Research on Successful Ageing ROSA, Singapore Management University
 Innovating Aging: Integrating Gerontechnology with Research and Practice

Prof Yin-Leng Theng, Ageing Research Institute for Society and Education (ARISE), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

15:05 - 15:20 hr Q&A

15:20 - 15:45 hr Afternoon Break / Poster & Exhibit Viewing / Networking

Connecting Consumer Realities with Science -  Insights for Healthy Longevity

Mr Shawn Roy, Haleon Singapore Pte Ltd/ Human8 Consumer insights, Singapore
From Research to Registration: Regulatory Aspects of Health-related Food Products for Older Adults

A/Prof Dunyaporn Trachootham, Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Thailand

16:35 - 16:45 hr Q&A
16:45 - 17:25 hr Panel Session - Bridging Innovations, Policy and Practice


Moderator: Prof Yin-Leng Theng, Ageing Research Institute for Society and Education (ARISE), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Prof Jean Woo, Department of Medicine & Therapeutics and Jockey Club Institute of Aging, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Dr Priya Jayaprakash, Healthy Ageing Programmes, Physical Activity & Healthy Ageing Division, Health Promotion Board, Singapore
A/Prof Wee Shiong Lim, Institute of Geriatrics and Active Ageing, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
Ms Gladys Wong, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, NHG Health, Singapore
Dr Yen Ling Low, Abbott Nutrition R&D, Singapore

 
	17:25 - 17:40 hr Best Poster Awards, Closing Remarks, and Networking

End of Symposium
			
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			SYMPOSIUM CHAIRS, SPEAKERS AND PANEL MEMBERS	

			DAY 1: August 6, 2025, Wednesday	

			SESSION CHAIRS	

				
	
	
Session 1 Chair
	
ILSI Southeast Asia Region, Singapore
	
Mr Geoffry Smith
			
							Biography
					
			


Mr Geoffry Smith, ILSI Southeast Asia Region, Singapore

Mr. Geoffry Smith is President of ILSI Southeast Asia Region based in Singapore, and a Representative of the branch to the ILSI Global Assembly. He is also the Chairman of the Essential Micronutrients Foundation, a non-profit organization which addresses micronutrient deficiencies globally as a public health issue. In addition, he is Director of Nutrition Strategies International which deals with food and nutrition issues in developing countries. Mr. Smith serves as a member of the editorial board of the journal Food and Nutrition Bulletin. Prior to his current positions, Mr. Smith was the Global Director, Health Chelates for Akzo Nobel Functional Chemicals, and directed the global business for these compounds in food and nutrition as well as pharmaceutical applications. He was responsible for the global project within Akzo Nobel addressing iron deficiency anemia.		

				
	
	
Session 1 Chair
	
A/Prof Wee Shiong Lim
	
Institute of Geriatrics and Active Ageing, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			


A/Prof Lim Wee Shiong, Institute of Geriatrics and Active Ageing, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore


A/Prof Lim Wee Shiong is the Director at IGA, and Senior Consultant at the Department of Geriatric Medicine, TTSH. He is Associate Professor (Clinical Practice) at Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, NTU; Adjunct Associate Professor at Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS; Fellow of the American Geriatrics Society; and Associate Fellow of the Association for Medical Education in Europe. A/Prof Lim's comprehensive track record of scholarly work as a "Geriatrician-Educator-Researcher" included over 200 peer-reviewed publications; Associate Editor of Journal of Frailty and Aging; involvement in international and national workgroups in sarcopenia and frailty (AWGS, AWGC, APGN, GLIS, and WHO peer review group for Sarcopenia Package); and research and teaching awards in Geriatric Medicine and Health Professions Education. A firm advocate of Pasteur-quadrant use-inspired research, his research work spans the areas of sarcopenia and related disorders; multi-dimensional frailty; healthy ageing and intrinsic capacity; dementia and cognitive disorders; caregiving; and evidence-based medicine in the older person. 
		

				
	
	
Session 2 Chair
	
Prof Christiani Jeyakumar Henry,
	
Global Centre for Asian Women's Health (GloW), NUS Medicine, Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			


Prof Christiani Jeyakumar Henry, Global Centre for Asian Women's Health (GloW), NUS Medicine, Singapore


Prof Jeyakumar Henry is Consultant, Global Centre for Asian Women's Health (GloW), NUS Medicine, Singapore. He also serves on the ILSI SEA Region Board of Directors, International Medical College (Malaysia) Board of Governors, and Advisory Board member of Monell Chemical Centre, USA. He is currently a member of the IUFoST Task force on Food Processing for Nutrition, Diet and Health.


Prof Henry was founding Director of the Clinical Nutrition Research Centre, A*STAR, Singapore (2011-2023) and the Functional Food Centre in Oxford, UK. He has made a substantial contribution in melting food science and nutrition in this region and globally. Prof Henry was Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Food Science of Nutrition and Advances in Food and Nutrition Research. He has published over 400 papers (H index 70) and delivered over 440 international lectures. He was a Board member of UK Food Standards Agency, and served as a consultant to UNICEF, FAO, WHO on International Nutrition. 


In 2010, Prof Henry was awarded the British Nutrition Foundation prize for his outstanding contribution to Food and Nutrition. He was made a Fellow of the International Academy of Food Scientists and Technologists (2012). Prof Henry was recipient of the Institute of Food Technologists (USA) - W.K. Kellogg International Food Security Award & Lectureship 2019 and the prestigious Niigata International Food Award 2018 known as "Asian World Food Prize". In 2024, he was made a Fellow of the American Society for Nutrition - the highest award in Human Nutritional Science. Trained initially as a Food Scientist, he obtained his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Human Nutrition from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK.

		

				
	
	
Session 2 Chair
	
Prof Ying-Chieh Tsai
	
National 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.
		

			SPEAKERS	

				
	
	
Nutrients and Healthy Aging: Promise and Pitfalls
	
Prof Barry Halliwell
	
Biomedical Advisory Council, Technology and Research, A*STAR, and Office of the Provost, National University of Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			

Prof Barry Halliwell, Biomedical Advisory Council, Technology and Research, A*STAR, and Office of the Provost, National University of Singapore


Professor Halliwell graduated from Oxford University with BA (first class honours) and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.  He is one of the world's most highly-cited researchers in Neurobiology & Behaviour, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Biology and Biochemistry, and his Hirsch Index is 174 (Scopus, Jun 2025). His book Free Radicals in Biology and Medicine (Oxford University Press), now in its fifth edition, is regarded worldwide as an authoritative text of the field, being cited above 36820 times (Google Scholar, Jun 2025). He was honoured as a Citation Laureate (2021) for pioneering research in free-radical chemistry including the role of free radicals and antioxidants in human disease. This distinction is awarded by Clarivate to researchers whose work is deemed to be of "Nobel Class", among the most influential in their fields. He was one of 16 scientists (only three in Chemistry) listed in the 2021 Hall of Citation Laureates.


He has received numerous awards including the Public Administration Medal (Silver) in 2010 for contributions to Singapore, the President's Science and Technology Medal 2013 "for distinguished sustained and exceptional contributions to Singapore's Science and Engineering landscape", and the NUS University Award (Outstanding Service) in 2023. 


His research focuses on the role of free radicals and antioxidants in ageing and age-related human diseases.  
		

				
	
	
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
			
							Biography
					
			

Prof Roger Fielding, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University, USA


Prof 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 Fülöp
	
Research Center on Aging, University of Sherbrooke, Canada
			
							Biography
					
			

Prof Tamas Fülöp, Research Center on Aging, University of Sherbrooke, Canada


amas 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, and has directed the Biology Research Programme of the Research Center on Aging for more than 10 years. 


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. 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. 


Dr. Fulop 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 for three IAG congresses. He is on several editorial boards such as for Immunity and Aging, European Geriatric Medicine, Journal of frailty and Aging, and Journal of Geriatrics and Palliative Care. He is the editor-in-chief of the Interdisciplinary Topics in Gerontology. 


Dr Folop 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. 


				
	
	
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
			
							Biography
					
			Prof Liang-Kung Chen, Center for Healthy Longevity and Aging Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan

Prof Liang-Kung Chen is Professor & Director, Center for Healthy Longevity and Aging Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan. He is also Superintendent, Taipei Municipal Gan-Dau Hospital (Managed by Taipei Veterans General Hospital), Taiwan, and President of the Asian Association for Frailty and Sarcopenia.


Prof Chen obtained his MD from National Yang-Ming University School of Medicine, and PhD from the Institute of Health Policy and Welfare. After practising orthopedic surgery at Yuan-Shan Veterans Hospital and completing family medicine residency at Taipei Veterans General Hospital, he was Visiting Scholar at Oxford University's Department of Clinical Geratology in 2005.


Prof Chen founded the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia and published the highly influential Asian Consensus for Sarcopenia Diagnosis. Today, he remains a key policy influencer across public health, age-friendly services, social welfare, and long-term care in Taiwan. He has nearly 600 international publications in Gerontology and Geriatrics, and is selected as among the world's top 2% scientists by Scopus and Stanford University, ranking first in Clinical Medicine in Taiwan for 5 consecutive years. Recent awards include the 2020 Morley's Award, 2021 National Award of Innovation, 2022 Ding-Ge Award for Digital Transformation and 2025 Distinguished Researcher of National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan. He currently serves as chief editor of Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics and associate editor of multiple leading journals. 
		

				
	
	
Micronutrients and Phytonutrients for Prevention of DNA Damage 
	
Prof Michael Fenech
	
Genome Health Foundation, Australia
			
							Biography
					
			
Prof Michael Fenech, Genome Health Foundation, Australia


Prof Michael Fenech is founder of Genome Health Foundation, Australia. He 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. 


Prof Fenech co-founded the HUMN project on micronuclei in human populations in 1997 and the Asia Pacific Nutrigenomics Nutrigenetics Organisation 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.


				
	
	
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)
			
							Biography
					
			
Prof Woon Puay Koh, Healthy Longevity Translational Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine)


Prof Woon-Puay KOH is 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 Zhang
	
Global Centre for Asian Women's Health (GloW), NUS Medicine, Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			
Prof Dr Cuilin Zhang, Global Centre for Asian Women's Health (GloW), NUS Medicine


Prof Cuilin Zhang is a professor at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, 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. She received the Director Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Understanding of Etiology and Risk Factors of Gestational Diabetes, NICHD, NIH. 


As a clinical epidemiologist, Prof Zhang's work integrates nutrition, biochemistry, genetics, clinical medicine and public health, and is at the interface of disease etiology and prevention strategies for women and children's health, over lifespan and across generations. She leads a multi-disciplinary research program on the improvement of women's health and human potentials through diet and lifestyle modification, omics research, and early screening. Prof Zhang has led multiple large cohort studies on nutrition, maternal and child health, diabetes and chronic diseases supported by NIH and NUS (> U.S.$80 million as PI or Co-PI). 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.


Prof Zhang currently serves on multiple advisory boards such as the Oversight Advisory Committee for the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women's Health Research Network, and the International Advisory Committee for the Chinese National Birth Cohort. She is 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 Eriksson
	
A*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 Medicine


Professor 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. 


				
	
	
Lifestyle Intervention - A Lifespan Approach for Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic Health 
	
Prof Angela Wang
	
Medicine Academic Clinical Programme, SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre, Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			
Prof Angela Wang, Medicine Academic Clinical Programme, SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre, Singapore


Professor Angela Wang, MD (UNSW), PhD (HKU) is a Clinical Professor at Duke-National University of Singapore and Senior Consultant at Renal Medicine, Singapore General Hospital. Prof Wang is recognized for her research in peritoneal dialysis (PD), cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic health, CKD-mineral bone disease (MBD), and renal nutrition. Her latest research endeavours are in clinical trials and innovations to improve the outcomes of patients with kidney diseases, precision medicine in cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic care and preventive kidney medicine.


Prof Wang chairs the First Joint International Society of Renal Nutrition and Metabolism (ISRNM) and International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD) Practice Recommendations on Nutrition Management in PD Patients (2023-2025). She is also a workgroup member of Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) anemia guidelines update in CKD (will be released 2025). Prof Wang is immediate past Councilor of International Society of Nephrology (ISN), and member of ISN Cardio-Renal Roadmap. She held previous appointments such as Past President of International Society of Renal Nutrition and Metabolism (ISRNM), and served in several workgroups such as KDOQI Nutrition Guidelines in CKD 2020, and ISPD Prescribing High Quality Goal-Directed PD Guidelines 2020. 


Prof Wang received several prestigious international awards including Thomas Addis Award, a lifetime award of the ISRNM in 2022, and Joel D. Kopple Award from United States National Kidney Foundation in 2018. She has published over 240 papers, 15 book chapters and delivered over 250 invited lectures at international and regional conferences. She serves on the editorial boards of Kidney Int, JASN, CJASN, NDT, Nephron Clinical Practice (Associate Editor), J Renal Nutrition, J Diabetes, etc and was previously Associate Editor of AJKD. 
		

				
	
	
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
			
							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 (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). 

		

				
	
	
Associations of Dietary Protein and Amino Acid Intakes with DALYs for Alzheimer's Disease in Japan
	
Prof Dr Kazuko Ishikawa-Takata
	
Toyo University, Japan
			
							Biography
					
			

Prof Dr Kazuko Ishikawa-Takata, Toyo University, Japan


Prof Ishikawa-Takata is a Professor in Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences at Toyo University, Japan. She received her PhD in nutritional physiology from Kagawa Nutrition College, Japan, and completed a diploma in sports nutrition from the IOC. She worked as a researcher at the National Institute of Health and Nutrition for about 20 years before she began working at the university. She also participated in establishing the estimated energy requirement for the Dietary Reference Intake, Japan, and measured total energy expenditure using the doubly labeled water method for various age and lifestyle populations. She has also conducted studies related to the national plan for nutritional intervention in the long-term insurance care system. She is currently studying energy and protein metabolism using isotopes and conducting epidemiological studies on nutrition and healthy longevity. Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Survey, Japan, she conducted studies on healthy eating and longevity among the Japanese.
		

				
	
	
Nutritional Intervention and Exercise: Impact on Biological Age and Healthy Longevity
	
Dr Kai Lin Ek
	
Health, Nutrition & Care APAC, dsm-firmenich
			
							Biography
					
			

Dr Kai Lin Ek, Health, Nutrition & Care APAC, dsm-firmenich


Dr. Kai Lin EK is Head of Scientific and External Affairs APAC for Health, Nutrition & Care at dsm-firmenich. She has a Ph.D. in human nutrition and food science and a Master's in nutrition and dietetics from the University of Sydney, Australia. 


At dsm-firmenich, Kai Lin is responsible for providing science-based evidence for the health and nutrition portfolio and leads nutrition research collaborations in APAC. She works closely with the dsm-firmenich global expert team to bring scientific messages into regionally fit health claims and in advancing advocacy needs in Asia-Pacific. 


Kai Lin has 18 years of experience in the field of human nutrition, starting as an accredited practicing dietitian in Sydney in primary health care, then as research manager at the Sydney University glycemic index services before moving to Singapore to work in the nutrition industry. She has a good understanding of conducting nutrition research in APAC having spearheaded and led a research grant program which studied nutritional topics relevant for Asian demographics and diets which she is replicating again with the dsm-firmenich Nutrition Research Grant program. She has also previously led a regulatory affairs team in APAC where she used her scientific expertise to help shape regulations in the region and support health claims.
		

			PANEL SESSION: Insights and Considerations to Drive the Aging Research Agenda 	

				
	
	
Moderator
	
Dr Sheryl Tan
	
Haleon, Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			


Dr Sheryl Tan, Haleon Wider Asia, Singapore


Dr Sheryl Tan holds a Ph.D. from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, and did her post-doctorate fellowship in Lung Diseases. She has 10 years of research experience in pre-clinical drug development, in the fields of immunology, cancer and respiratory. Sheryl started her medical affairs career in GSK Singapore leading key Respiratory, Allergy and HIV portfolios. She then transited to Bayer Consumer Health, taking on various countries, ASEAN, APAC and Global medical affairs roles. Sheryl is currently the Head of Medical & Scientific Affairs for Haleon Wider Asia, the leading consumer health company globally. Sheryl spearheads real world evidence studies, science communication, claims generation and research partnerships in Consumer Health and has published several articles on these topics. She is deeply passionate about research and innovation, and how it can make a positive impact on population health. On a personal note, Sheryl dedicates time to develop future leaders.
		

				
	
	
Panel Member
	
Prof Roger Fielding
	
Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University, USA

				
	
	
Panel Member
	
Prof Liang-Kung Chen
	
Center for Healthy Longevity and Aging Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan

				
	
	
Panel Member
	
Prof Dr Cuilin Zhang
	
Global Centre for Asian Women's Health (GloW), NUS Medicine, Singapore

				
	
	
Panel Member
	
Prof Suzana Shahar
	
Centre for Healthy Aging and Wellness and Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

			DAY 2: August 7, 2025, Thursday	

			SESSION CHAIRS	

				
	
	
Session 3 Chair
	
Dr Sze Tan
	Singapore Institute of Food & Biotechnology Innovation, A*STAR,

Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			


Dr Sze Tan, Singapore Institute of Food & Biotechnology Innovation, A*STAR,
Singaporee


Dr Sze Tan is Executive Director of the Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI), A*STAR, Singapore. A food scientist by training, Dr Tan has more than 26 years of experience in the Food & Nutrition industry spanning across APAC, Europe and N. America. 


Prior to her current role, Dr Tan was Executive Vice-President, Chief Technology Officer of CJ CheilJedang based in S. Korea, during which she played a pivotal role to expand its innovation footprints and transformed R&D into a strategic growth driver of the company's ambition to become a key player in the global food scene. Prior to that, Dr Tan held several roles in Nestlé including Centre Head of R&D Singapore; Global R&D Manager of dairy, nutrition and healthcare categories in Switzerland.


Concurrent to her Executive Director role in A*STAR, Dr Tan is also a non-executive member of the Board of Directors of dsm-firmenich AG, Kaiseraugst, Switzerland, and Chair of the Board of Directors of Food Plant Pte Ltd, Singapore. A passionate advocate for collaborative partnership, Dr Tan has a PhD from the University of Leeds, UK, and an MBA from the Simon Business School, University of Rochester, USA. 
		

				
	
	
Session 3 Chair
	
Prof Patricia Conway
	
Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering, Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			


Prof Patricia Conway, Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering, 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.
		

				
	
	
Session 4 Chair
	
Prof Woon Puay Koh
	
Healthy 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. 
		

				
	
	
Session 4 Chair
	
Dr Ana San Gabriel
	
Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
			
							Biography
					
			


Dr Ana San Gabriel, Ajinomoto Co., Inc.


Ana San Gabriel is Associate General Manager and Science Communicator at the Global Communications Department of Ajinomoto Co., Inc.


Ana is passionate about guiding consumers toward healthier eating habits-not just by focusing on nutrients, but also by ensuring meals remain delicious. She explores innovative meal- and dish-based nutrient profiling models, advocating for a shift from product-based assessments to promoting food as enjoyable, wholesome meals that people love to eat. Ana's research includes foundational work on umami taste receptors, investigating their roles not only as taste sensors but also as nutrient sensors in the gastric mucosa at the Institute of Ajinomoto Co., Inc.


Ana holds a degree in Veterinary Medicine from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and a multidisciplinary master's in nutrition from the Human Nutrition and Dairy Animal Science Departments at The Pennsylvania State University, supported by a scholarship from the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture. As a recipient of a European Union Scholarship, she served as Principal Investigator at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tokyo, before joining Ajinomoto Co., Inc.

		

			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
	
Department of Geriatric Medicine, Changi General Hospital, Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			

Assoc Prof Samuel Chew, Department of Geriatric Medicine, Changi General Hospital, Singapore


Dr 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, his specialist training in internal medicine and geriatric medicine in UK, and is also a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh and Academy of Medicine, Singapore.


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 adults.


				
	
	
Gerobiotics: Probiotics for Healthy Aging
	
Prof Ying-Chieh Tsai
	
National 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.
		

				
	
	
Food Oral Processing and Sensory Perception in Seniors - Impact on Nutrition and Healthspan
	
Dr Aaron Thong
	
Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI), A*STAR, Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			

Dr Aaron Thong, Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI), A*STAR, Singapore


 Aaron is a food scientist and sensory researcher in SIFBI with expertise in flavor chemistry and product innovation. With a background spanning both academic research and industry collaborations, Aaron leads cross-functional initiatives that bridge analytical science with sensory and oral processing techniques to drive real-world solutions in heathier and more sustainable food systems. His work sits at the intersection of food science, sensory perception, and wellness, with a growing focus on leveraging flavor and texture as tools for healthier eating. 
		

				
	
	
Innovation in Taste and Flavor - Consumer Insights and Sensory Solutions to Enhance New Products Development
	
Dr Conor Delahunty
	
Global Sensory & Consumer Insights, Symrise Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			

Dr Conor Delahunty, Global Sensory & Consumer Insights, Symrise Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, Singapor


 Dr. Conor Delahunty is Vice President, Global Sensory & Consumer Insights, Symrise Taste, Nutrition & Health. Dr Delahunty has more than 30 years of experience in underpinning and applied research in flavor science, sensory and consumer science and nutritional science, and with Symrise in the development of new flavour solutions, foods and beverage products. His scientific achievements have application to methods development, understanding the flavor of foods, foods reformulation for health (lower salt, sugar, fat), and demonstration of the role of sensory properties of foods in dietary compliance and eating behaviours. Dr. Delahunty is recognized internationally, having worked closely within the sensory science community and having (co-) authored numerous scientific research papers and articles. 
		

				
	
	
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
			
							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 Teo
	
Food Applications/ Innovation, U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) SEA, Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			

MMr Martin Teo, Food Applications/Innovation, U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) SEA, Singapore


As Senior Director of Food Applications, Martin Teo leads the innovation and promotion of dairy product solutions in collaboration with end-users, importers, distributors, and USDEC members. His key responsibilities include providing technical expertise, managing projects, and offering strategic leadership in the application of U.S. dairy ingredients and cheeses. A recognized expert in dairy products, Martin works closely with food and beverage manufacturers to showcase the functionality and versatility of U.S. dairy ingredients. He actively engages industry stakeholders through hands-on innovation workshops and seminars, delivering nutritional solutions tailored to regional food and beverage trends. 


With over 30 years of experience spanning food manufacturing and food service, Martin specializes in food innovation, research and development, and quality assurance. He has held leadership roles at prominent international food and beverage companies including Yum! Brands, Papa John's International, Goodman Fielder, Auric Pacific, ADM Cocoa, and Fuji Oil, contributing across consumer-packaged goods and restaurant innovation. 


Beyond his corporate contributions, Martin has shared his knowledge as an Associate Lecturer at Temasek Polytechnic and Singapore Polytechnic. He holds a Master's degree in Food Technology (UK) and is a certified Trainer and Assessor with an Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) from Singapore.
		

				
	
	Redefining Aging - Health Innovation and the Microbiome Frontier


	
Dr Jeremy Lim
	
AMILI, Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			
Dr Jeremy Lim, AMILI, Singapore


MBBS, MPH, MRCS (Edinburgh), MMed (Surgery), FAMS

Assoc Prof Jeremy Lim's primary role is as CEO and Co-Founder of AMILI, a microbiome insights company based in Singapore serving the region. Beyond this, he also undertakes academic and practice-focused work in health financing.  In previous roles, Jeremy has spent substantial time in public and private healthcare across Asia as well as in policy advisory with Singapore and other regional governments, the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank and the World Health Organization. He was founding Partner in NYSE-listed Oliver Wyman's Asia healthcare consulting practice.

Other than AMILI,  he is adjunct faculty in the National University of Singapore and Monash University Malaysia.

Outside academia, Jeremy serves on the boards of various for-profit and not-for-profit organizations in different aspects of healthcare including migrant worker health, healthy longevity and digital health interventions. He maintains an active interest in health advisory, supporting former clients, focusing mainly on healthcare acquisitions and health insurance.

He trained in surgery and public health, attaining post-graduate qualifications in both from the UK and US.		

				
	
	
Influence of Nutrition on Intrinsic Capacity - From Geroscience to Community Practice  
	
Prof Jean Woo
	
Department of Medicine & Therapeutics and Jockey Club Institute of Aging, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
			
							Biography
					
			
Prof Jean Woo, SH Ho Centre for Gerontology and Geriatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong


Prof 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.
		

				
	
	
Aging-in-Place: Keys for Understanding and Success   
	
Prof Paulin Straughan
	
Centre for Research on Successful Ageing ROSA, Singapore Management University
			
							Biography
					
			
Prof Paulin Straughan, Centre for Research on Successful Ageing ROSA, Singapore Management University


 Professor Paulin Straughan is a Professor of Sociology (Practice) at the School of Social Sciences and the Dean of Students at the Singapore Management University. She is also the Director of the Centre for Research on Successful Aging (ROSA). She received the Bachelor of Arts from the National University of Singapore in 1985, the Masters of Arts (1988) and PhD (1991) from University of Virginia, USA. Her research activities focus largely on Sociology of health; well-being and Ageing, and work and Family. She is Principal Investigator (PI) of four projects which have been awarded more than S$10 million by the Ministry of Education (MOE), Ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of Social Affairs (MSF) and AI Singapore, from 2018-2022. She was a Nominated Member of Parliament from 2009 to 2011, during which she argued for work-life balance and the nurture of a more pro-family social environment.
		

				
	
	
Innovating Aging: Integrating Gerontechnology with Research and Practice 
	
Prof Yin-Leng Theng
	
Ageing Research Institute for Society and Education (ARISE), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			

Prof Yin-Leng Theng, Ageing Research Institute for Society and Education (ARISE), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore


Prof. Yin Leng Theng is Professor and Director at the Centre of Healthy and Sustainable Cities (CHESS) at the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, and Executive Director at the Ageing Research Institute for Society and Education (ARISE), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
		

				
	
	
Connecting Consumer Realities with Science - Insights for Healthy Longevity 
	
Mr Shawn Roy
	
Haleon Singapore Pte Ltd/ Human8 Consumer insights, Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			

Mr Shawn Roy, Haleon Singapore Pte Ltd/ Human8 Consumer insights, Singapore


Mr Shawn Roy is the APAC Innovation & Insights Lead at Haleon and his current role comprises of connecting consumer truths & deep human understanding in R&D pursuits of the organization including ingredients, science and claims.. He has close to 2 decades of consumer insights, brand communications, and product innovation research experience. He has in-depth experience and knowledge in Healthcare, FMCG, Nutrition, and tech. He has served various blue-chip and local clients across APAC.


Mr Shawn is also a regular keynote speaker in various seminars and conferences such as FUTR, Forward Leading, ESOMAR, Asia Research Seminar, and Qual 360.

		

				
	
	
From Research to Registration: Regulatory Aspects of Health-related Food Products for Older Adults 
	
A/Prof Dunyaporn Trachootham
	
Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Thailand
			
							Biography
					
			

A/Prof Dunyaporn Trachootham, Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Thailand 


 Dr. Dunyaporn Trachootham obtained her DDS (Dentistry) from Mahidol University, Thailand, and her Ph.D. (Biomedical Sciences: pharmacology) from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in Houston, USA, and a graduate certificate (Nutritional Sciences for Health Professionals) from Tufts University, USA. She is an associate professor and the Chair of the Academic and Research Cluster in Food and Nutrition at the Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University (INMU). She lectures on research methodology, toxicology and nutrition, oral health and nutrition for the elderly, and the regulation of functional and medical food. Her research interests include the research and development of functional food for health benefits (safety and efficacy aspects), with over 8,799 citations for her research publication. She provides academic services to the Thai Food and Drug Administration as an assessor for novel foods, genetically modified plants, cultured meat, and the expert committee on dietary supplements, foods for special purposes, health claims, the positive list, and guidelines for texture-modified diets. She received the Malaspina Scholar Award from the ILSI Foundation, USA, the Distinguished Teacher Award from Mahidol University, and the Ajinomoto Outstanding Scientist Award from the Nutrition Association of Thailand under royal patronage.
		

			PANEL SESSION: Bridging Innovations, Policy and Practice	

				
	
	
Moderator
	
Prof Yin-Leng Theng
	
Ageing Research Institute for Society and Education (ARISE), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

				
	
	
Panel Member
	
Prof Jean Woo
	
Department of Medicine & Therapeutics and Jockey Club Institute of Aging, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

				
	
	
Panel Member
	
Dr Priya Jayaprakash
	
Healthy Ageing Programmes, Physical Activity & Healthy Ageing Division, Health Promotion Board, Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			
Dr Priya Jayaprakash, Healthy Ageing Programmes, Physical Activity & Healthy Ageing Division, Health Promotion Board, Singapore


Dr Priya Jayaprakash is the Deputy Director for Healthy Ageing Programmes at the Health Promotion Board. A public health specialist by training, she received her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the National University of Singapore and her Master's in Public Health (MPH) from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. In her current role, she leads the team in HPB developing healthy ageing initiatives to empower seniors to improve and maintain functional ability and age well. These programmes are scaled nationwide under Age Well SG and include initiatives that address frailty and promote independence among Singapore's growing senior population.
		

				
	
	
Panel Member
	
Ms Gladys Wong
	
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, NHG Health, Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			
Ms Gladys Wong, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, NHG Health, Singapore


Gladys Wong is a NZ Registered Dietitian and Accredited Dietitian of Singapore Nutrition & Dietetics Association. She trained and worked as a dietitian in NZ before relocating to Singapore in 1995 to pioneer the nutrition diploma at Temasek Polytechnic. She then returned to clinical/ foodservice dietetics in 2000 at Alexandra Hospital as Chief Dietitian of Nutrition & Dietetics, migrating to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital in 2000.


Gladys has been instrumental in initiating local hospital-based practicum placements for Singaporean students pursuing dietetics degree with overseas universities. She also spearheaded Health Promoting and Green initiatives in both hospitals. Gladys relinquished her 18-year headship at end of 2018. Her current portfolio include overseeing dietetic placement education and involved in projects pertaining to health promotion, sustainability, 3D food printing and diabetes remission.


Gladys has served as office bearers with Singapore Nutrition & Dietetics Association (SNDA) and Diabetic Society of Singapore for numerous terms since 1996. She was Chair of Dietetics Panel with Ministry of Health, member of Allied Health Credentials Evaluation Panel for Dietetics and the completed National Diabetes Prevention & Care Taskforce. She is currently Chair of Membership Subcomm of SNDA. She is also an affiliated member of Foodservice Consultants Society International, and Singapore representative on the Regional Coordinating Council with Global Green & Healthy Hospital, a project of Healthcare without Harm.

		

				
	
	
Panel Member
	
Dr Yen Ling Low
	
Abbott Nutrition R&D, Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			
	Dr Yen Ling Low, Abbott Nutrition R&D, Singapore


Yen Ling Low, PhD, is the senior director of international nutrition science, global research and innovation for Abbott's nutrition business. She leads an international multi-disciplinary team of scientists, researchers, and specialists to discover and design science-based nutrition innovations to help people live healthier lives and conduct scientific studies to demonstrate the importance of nutrition in growth, development, health and recovery. 


Yen Ling has more than 20 years of experience in the field of food and nutrition, spanning government, academic, and industry settings. She joined Abbott in 2009, as a scientist and has held roles of increasing responsibilities leading global nutrition projects and studies including Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam, China, India, U.K. and U.S. Prior to Abbott, she held appointments at the Ministry of Health in Singapore and the Singapore Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR). 


Yen Ling graduated with a bachelor of science (Hons) in nutrition and dietetics from the University of Surrey, U.K. and completed her doctorate in nutrition from the University of Cambridge, UK.
 
		

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		BACKGROUND
	
	
Across Southeast Asia, the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease, has sparked growing consumer demand for healthier diets. In response, governments are implementing policies and initiatives to increase the availability of healthier food options.
Food reformulation plays a vital role in these initiatives, modifying food and beverage products to improve their nutritional profile, taste, safety and overall quality. The 2021 ASEAN Leaders' Declaration on Food Reformulation has also spurred innovations and increased production of reformulated food products in Southeast Asia, helping its population shift towards healthier, more nutritious and sustainable diets for improved health outcomes.
ILSI SEA Region will organize this one-day symposium to share updates and valuable insights from leading experts and officials from academia, government agencies and the food industry across the region.

		PROGRAM
	

		Session 1: Policies, Regulations and Country Initiatives on Food Reformulation (8:30 - 11:10 hr)
	
	Session Chair:

Assoc Prof Dr Emorn Udomkesmalee, Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Thailand
Featuring the following speakers and presentations:

 Food Reformulation for Better Nutrition and Health - Harnessing Science and Innovation for Policy, Products and Consumer Guidance

Dr Pavinee Chinachoti, International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST), Thailand
ASEAN Roadmap on Food Reformulation (ASEAN Health Cluster 1 initiative)

Dr Fatcha Nuraliyah, ASEAN Health Cluster 1 / Ministry of Health, Indonesia (Virtual)
Challenges and Opportunities in the Regulatory Landscape to Promote Food Reformulation

Dr E-Siong Tee, Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition Network (SEA-PHN), Malaysia
Stakeholders Engagement and Approaches for Food Reformulation - Country Examples

I. Thailand initiatives

Dr Tipvon Parinyasiri, National Food Committee, Food and Drug Administration, Thailand

II. Singapore Approaches

Ms Amy Chen, Health Promotion Board (HPB), Singapore

10:30 - 10:45 hr Q&A

10:45 - 11:10 hr Morning Refreshment Break
			
						Presenters' Details
					
		
Session 1: Policies, Regulations and Country Initiatives on Food Reformulation (8:30 - 11:10 hr)

Assoc Prof Dr Emorn Udomkesmalee, Mahidol University, Thailand

Dr Emorn Udomkesmalee is the Senior Advisor and Former Director of the Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Thailand. She holds a current position of Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of International Health, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, USA. Internationally, she's the former Board Chair of IFPRI; former Member of the Board of Directors of the Micronutrient Forum, as well as Sight and Life Board of Trustees. She currently serves on the Standing Advisory Group on Nuclear Applications (SAGNA)-International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); Paris Peace Forum-Independent Expert Panel - Nutrition for Growth Summit (N4G) 2025; the Country Working Group of the Standing Together for Nutrition (ST4N) Consortium; Technical Advisory Group for Global Anemia Exemplars; Scientific Committee of Agriculture, Nutrition and Health Academy; International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) Global Board; Vanguard Committee of ILSI's project on Applications of Globally Harmonized Nutrients, as well as Scientific Director of ILSI Southeast Asia Region. At national level, she holds the position of the Former Eminent Panel member under the National Policy Council on Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation; Chair of Sub-Committee on Agriculture and Nutrition, Office of Atoms for Peace (Thailand), as well as Board of Directors-Ajinomoto Foundation/Thailand. Her research interests include micronutrients, efficacy of food-based interventions, as well as maternal and child nutrition policy and program implementation. She received her Ph.D. in nutritional biochemistry and metabolism from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA in 1985. Her post-doctoral training was at the Vitamin and Mineral Nutrition Laboratory, Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center, USDA, Beltsville, Maryland, USA (1987).

Dr Pavinee Chinachoti, International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST), Thailand

Dr Pavinee Chinachoti received her Ph.D. in Food Science from University 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 the current IUFoST's President-Elect.

Dr Fatcha Nuraliyah, Ministry of Health, Indonesia / ASEAN Health Cluster1, Indonesia

Dr Fatcha Nuraliyah is the Deputy Director of brain disorders, heart and blood vessel diseases, Directorate of Non-communicable Diseases. Her work program includes the management of stroke, hypertension, heart and chronic kidney disease, starting from prevention, screening, diagnosis to treatment. Prevention activities include controlling the consumption of sugar, salt, and fat, including the preparation of regulations, implementation and monitoring evaluation.

Dr E-Siong Tee, Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition Network (SEA-PHN), Malaysia

Dr E-Siong Tee is currently a Nutrition Consultant for TES NutriHealth Strategic Consultancy. He was Head of the Cardiovascular, Diabetes and Nutrition Research Centre of the Institute for Medical Research 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. 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. He is also Vice-President of the Federation of Asian Nutrition Societies (FANS).

Ms Amy Chen, Health Promotion Board (HPB), Singapore

Amy Chen is the Assistant Director of the Policy and Strategy Development Division at Singapore's Health Promotion Board, focusing on sodium reduction strategy and F&B labelling initiatives. Prior to joining HPB, she was Head of PMO & Performance Analytics at SATS Ltd, directing cross-functional teams across global subsidiaries to implement strategic initiatives.

She holds an Honours degree in Food Science and Nutrition from the University of British Columbia, Canada, along with professional certifications including PMO-CP®, PMP®, and Certified Food Scientist (CFS). She has been featured as an industry expert on Channel News Asia, providing insights on food industry trends and consumer behaviour on processed foods. Her experience spans food safety management, regulatory compliance, and strategic project management.	

		Session 2: Scientific Evidence for Improving Public Health through Food Reformulation (11:10 AM - 14:00 hr)
	
	Session Chair:

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

Pre- and Probiotics - Potential for Positive Health Status and Disease Outcome 

Prof Patricia Conway, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Effectiveness and Emerging Aspects of Micronutrient Fortification in National Fortification Programs (TBC)

Dr Imelda Angeles-Agdeppa, Scientist IV and Board Member of Nutrition and Dietetics - Professional Regulations Commission, Philippines 
Innovations in Food Formulation: Leveraging Bioactive Compounds for Better Health Outcomes 

Prof Ts Dr Bey Hing Goh, Sunway University, Malaysia

12:10 - 12:25 hr Q&A

12:25 - 14:00 hr Lunch Break
			
						Presenters' Details
					
		
Session 2: Scientific Evidence for Improving Public Health through Food Reformulation (11:10 AM - 14:00 hr)

Mr Geoffry Smith, ILSI SEA Region

Mr. Geoffry Smith is President of ILSI Southeast Asia Region based in Singapore, and a Representative of the branch to the ILSI Global Assembly. He is also the Chairman of the Essential Micronutrients Foundation, a non-profit organization which addresses micronutrient deficiencies globally as a public health issue. In addition, he is Director of Nutrition Strategies International which deals with food and nutrition issues in developing countries. Mr. Smith serves as a member of the editorial board of the journal Food and Nutrition Bulletin. Prior to his current positions, Mr. Smith was the Global Director, Health Chelates for Akzo Nobel Functional Chemicals, and directed the global business for these compounds in food and nutrition as well as pharmaceutical applications. He was responsible for the global project within Akzo Nobel addressing iron deficiency anemia.

Prof Patricia Conway, Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering, 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.

Dr Imelda Angeles-Agdeppa, Scientist IV and Board Member of Nutrition and Dietetics - Professional Regulations Commission, Philippines

Dr Imelda Angeles- Agdeppa is a Career Scientist IV and the Immediate Past Director of the Department of Science and Technology, Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI). She is currently a Board Member of the Professional Regulations Commission, Board of Nutrition and Dietetics. She is also a consultant of the International Food Policy Research Institute, under the Better Diet and Nutrition Project. As a scientist, she managed and led several National Nutrition Surveys, the goldmine of data for scientific bases of laws and policies. Her significant accomplishments as project leader of numerous types of research are those translated into laws and policies. Some of the manuals she developed are used by hospitals and universities. She has also published numerous papers in peer reviewed journals. As a director, she continued positioning the relevance of the institute to other government, non-government, and international development agencies, gaining the institute's recognition both in the national and global arena. This has paved the way for more networks and collaborations at the national and international levels. She plays a critical role in shaping the standards of the nutrition and dietetics profession as a current member of the Board of Nutrition and Dietetics. Dr. Agdeppa completed her M.Sc. in Nutrition from the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education for Tropical Medicine (SEAMEO-TROPMED) Regional Center for Community Nutrition University of Indonesia and Ph.D. in Community Nutrition as cum laude in the same university. She has been a short-term consultant in BAPPENAS, Indonesia and National Institute of Nutrition, Hanoi, Vietnam, as well as WHO addressing the problem on anemia. She received numerous awards. As an accomplished scientist, she is currently conducting several researches with a private agency. She continues to advocate that proper nutrition is both economic and social issues.

Prof Ts Dr Bey Hing Goh, Sunway University, Malaysia

Professor Ts Dr Goh Bey Hing's research centers on exploration of the biofunctionality of molecules and pharmacology. With a prolific record of 200+ publications, his research encompasses fundamental studies, as well as collaborations with industries and healthcare sectors. Notably, he holds the distinction of being the first Malaysian on The Advisory Board of The International Natural Product Sciences Taskforce (INPST). Additionally, he is esteemed as a Chartered Biologist by the Royal Society of Biology, United Kingdom, and has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Outstanding Young Malaysians by Junior Chamber International, Malaysia's Research Star Award by Clarivate-Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia & Top Research Scientists Malaysia by Academy Sciences Malaysia, recognizing his significant contributions to research, education, and community.	

		Session 3: ⁠Science and Innovations in Food Reformulation for Consumer Acceptance (14:00 - 15:40 hr)
	
	Session Chair:

Asst Prof Dr Anadi Nitithamyong, Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Thailand
Featuring the following speakers and presentations:

Role of Processing and Processed Food in Reformulation Towards Healthier Diet 

Prof Purwiyatno Hariyadi, IPB University, Indonesia
Sensory and Physiological Science - Understanding Food Matrix for Reformulation and Innovation

Prof Jianshe Chen, Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI), A*STAR, Singapore (Virtual)
Industry Innovations on Food Reformulation for Consumer Acceptance

I. The Salty Truth: Challenges in Reducing Sodium in Thai Instant Noodles

Dr Pojjanee Paniangvait, Thai President Foods PCL, Thailand

II. The Role of Product Reformulation in Tackling Double Burden of Malnutrition in Southeast Asia - Industry Perspectives

Ms Apiporn Adulpichit, Unilever South East Asia, Thailand

III. Industry Innovations on Beverage Reformulation for Consumer Acceptance: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Innovation

Ms Sek Yow Soo, Ace Canning Corporation, Malaysia

15:25 - 15:40 hr Q&A
			
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Session 3: ⁠Science and Innovations in Food Reformulation for Consumer Acceptance (14:00 - 15:40 hr)

Dr Anadi Nitithamyong, Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Thailand

Dr Anadi Nitithamyong is a Senior Advisor at the Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University (INMU), Thailand where she served as the Deputy Director for Education and Special Affairs from 2008 to 2011 and Deputy Director for Policy and Planning from 2015 to 2016. From October 2011 - March 2015, she served as the Deputy Dean for Student Services and International Relations, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University. Her research interests and experience focus on food processing and product development for nutritional and functional purposes, particularly in dietary fiber related areas. She is also an Advisory Expert for the Food Science and Technology Association of Thailand (FoSTAT) and a member of the Nutrition Association of Thailand (NAT). Dr Nitithamyong is also a Scientific Advisor of the International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI), Southeast Asia Region and is Coordinator for ILSI Thailand Country Community. She received her PhD in Food Science from the University of Wisconsin- Madison, USA.

Prof Purwiyatno Hariyadi, IPB University, Indonesia


Prof Purwiyatno Hariyadi is a Professor in Food Processing and Engineering at the Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, IPB University (formerly known as Bogor Agricultural University), Indonesia. He was the Director of Southeast Asian Food and Agricultural Science and Technology (SEAFAST) Center, Bogor Agricultural University. Prof Hariyadi was also the Vice Dean of Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology (1995 to 2000) and the Head of the Department of Food Science and Technology (2000 to 2004) at Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia. He is actively involved with many professional organizations, including the Institute of Food Technologist (IFT) and Institute for Thermal Process Specialist (IFTPS). Prof Hariyadi has been consulting for the Government Agencies (National Agency for Drug and Food Control and Ministry of Agriculture), as well as for food industries. His research interests are (i) post-harvest handling and processing, especially for palm oil, and (ii) food processing and engineering, especially on sterilization, pasteurization and aseptic processing/packaging, including irradiation of foods. In 2012, he was elected to the Indonesian Academy of Sciences as a member of the Commission of Engineering Sciences, and In 2016, Prof Hariyadi was elected to the International Academy of Food Science and Technology (IAFoST - IUFoST). He is also a member of the CODEX National Committee since 2010, and served as the Vice-Chair of Codex Alimentarius Commission from 2017- 2021. He was the president of the Indonesian Palm Oil Society (2005-2009) and the President of the Indonesian Association of Food Technologist (IAFT) for two periods (2006-2008; and 2008-2010). Prof Hariyadi is also the Chief Editor of the monthly magazine of FOODREVIEW Indonesia. He received his Ph.D. in Food Chemistry (with minor in Chemical Engineering) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1995).


Prof Jianshe Chen, Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI), A*STAR, Singapore


Prof Jianshe Chen is a Senior Principal Scientist and head of the Division of Food and Sensory Science at Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology (SIFBI), A*Star. Prof Chen is an elected fellow of the International Academy of Food Science and Technology, an honorary professor at Massey University and a visiting professor at the University of Leeds. He serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Texture Studies and Senior Editor of the Journal of Future Foods. Prof Chen pioneered research of food oral processing and is one of the world-leading researchers in this area. Since 2019, Prof. Chen has been continuously ranked as the world top 2% most influential scientists and among the top 100 most influential food scientists. He has published over 200 peer reviewed research papers and edited seven books in areas of food oral processing and food texture, with an h-index 59 and i10-index 170.


Dr Pojjanee Paniangvait, Thai President Food, Thailand


Dr Pojjanee Paniangvait serves as Vice President for Thai President Foods, Plc. and a MD for President Flour Mills Co., Ltd. Thailand. She holds a Ph.D. and a Master Degree from University of California, Davis, USA, a Master of management from SASIN School of Management Chulalongkorn University, and a Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. Dr Paniangvait is responsible for research and development, as well as technology aspect of the production and quality system and engaging in developing new products and business opportunity for the Thai President Foods Group of companies. With more than 30 years of experience, she is an active member and a board of director for Federation of Thai Industry Food and Beverage Processing Club and a director for Food Science and Technology Association of Thailand (FoSTAT).  Dr Paniangvait is also a board member of President Bakery, Plc. - the biggest retail bakery in Thailand.

Apiporn Adulpichit, Unilever South East Asia, Thailand

Apiporn Adulpichit has extensive professional experience, with over 25 years in the Food and Packaging industries. She specializes in FMCG and Quick Service Restaurant chain businesses across the Asia-Pacific region. Currently serving as the Foods SEA Regional R&D Director at Unilever, Apiporn leads technical innovation, evaluates new technologies, and drives the SEA nutrition agenda to deliver consumer-relevant products. She holds an M.Sc. in Postharvest and Food Process Engineering from the Asian Institute of Technology, and a B.Sc. in Food Science and Technology from Thammasat University. Apiporn maintains a strong network with leading technology institutes in Thailand and Southeast Asia.

Sek Yow Soo, Ace Canning, Malaysia


Sek Yow Soo is a nutritionist with a strong background in health and nutrition campaigns. She serves as the Head of Nutrition Unit at Ace Canning Corporation, a leading Malaysian beverage manufacturer, where she leads health and nutrition initiatives through collaborations with healthcare professionals, hospitals, academicians and scientific organizations. She also advises R&D and marketing departments with science-based nutrition information to ensure that the products and communication materials are accurate and aligned with evidence-based nutrition.
	

		Session 4: Panel Discussion - Advancing an Effective Agenda for Food Reformulation to Optimize Nutrition and Meet Consumer Demand (15:40 - 16:30 hr)
	
	Moderator:

Dr Cecilia Cristina Santos-Acuin, University of the Philippines, Los Baños, Philippines
Panelists:

Dr Nattasuda Taephant, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Dr Pichet Itkor, Food and Beverage Industry Club, The Federation of Thai Industries, Thailand
Dr E-Siong Tee, SEA-PHN, Malaysia
Prof Christiani Jeyakumar Henry, Former Director, Clinical Nutrition Research Centre, A*STAR, Singapore
Assoc Prof Dr Rewadee Chongsuwat, Mahidol University, Thailand

16:20 - 16:40 hr Closing Remarks 

 Mr Geoffry Smith, ILSI Southeast Asia Region, Singapore
16:40 hr End of symposium & refreshment
			
						Presenters' Details
					
		
Session 4: Panel Discussion - Advancing an Effective Agenda for Food Reformulation to Optimize Nutrition and Meet Consumer Demand (15:40 - 16:30 hr)

Dr Cecilia Cristina Santos-Acuin, University of the Philippines, Los Baños, Philippines

Dr. Cecilia Acuin is an Associate Professor (adjunct, retired) at the Institute of Human Nutrition and Food, University of the Philippines, Los Baños. She serves as nutrition consultant for the World Bank Philippines office and in this capacity provides technical assistance to the Philippine Multisectoral Nutrition Project (PMNP) and the 'Repurposing for Healthier Diets' Program. She was the Senior Scientist, lead for Human Nutrition, at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Philippines until May 2020. Prior to her work at IRRI, she was the Chief Science Research Specialist, Nutritional Assessment & Monitoring Division and Chair, Institutional Ethics Committee at the Food & Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI), Department of Science & Technology, Philippines. Dr. Acuin's involvement in multi-country research initiatives includes the following among others: member of the International Union of Nutritional Sciences Committee on Nutrition and Anthropology; Consultant and Vice-Chair of the WPRO Regional Advisory Committee on Health Research in the WHO Western Pacific Region. In the Philippines, Dr. Acuin has been the Co-Chair of the Philippine National Health Research System, Research Utilization Committee; Head of the Secretariat of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Study Group; consultant in various capacities of USAID, UNICEF, Helen Keller International, the International Institute for Rural Reconstruction (IIRR), etc., as well as for academic institutions and local organizations such as the Zuellig Family Foundation. She obtained her Ph.D. in Nutrition with minors in Nutritional Epidemiology and Risk Communication from Cornell University, USA, her masters in Medical Anthropology from the University of Connecticut (UCONN) Storrs, and her MD and BS Zoology (cum laude) from the University of the Philippines. Her research interests are in the areas of maternal and child health and nutrition, food security, food and health systems and operations research, and risk factors of non-communicable diseases.

Dr Nattasuda Taephant, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Dr Nattasuda Taephant is the Dean of the Faculty of Psychology at Chulalongkorn University. She received her B.Sc. in Psychology from Kasetsart University, her M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Chulalongkorn University, and her Ph.D. in Counseling from Oregon State University. She has been actively involved in enhancing psychological services for the Thai community over the past 10 years. Her research interests lie primarily in the areas of positive psychology, multicultural counseling, and Eastern psychology. She is the President-elect of the Thai Counseling Psychology Association. She also serves as the Director of the Thailand Institute for Mental Health Sustainability and Co-Chair of Sensory Science for Better Well-being.

Dr Pichet Itkor, Food and Beverage Industry Club, The Federation of Thai Industries, Thailand

Dr Pichet Itkor possesses extensive expertise in food regulatory science, food safety management, international food standards, and pediatric nutrition. Throughout his career, he had served prominent positions, including the Government and External Affairs Director and ASEAN Health Policy Director at Mead Johnson Nutrition (Thailand) Ltd, under Reckitt Benckiser Ltd. Prior to this, he worked as the Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Manager for Coca-Cola Southeast and West Asia. Dr Itkor began his professional journey at Ajinomoto Co. (Thailand) Ltd, where he started as a technician in the amino acid manufacturing plant before being appointed as the Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Manager. Currently, Dr Itkor serves as the Secretary General of the Food and Beverage Industry Club, under the Federation of Thai Industries. In this capacity, he represents the food industries in engagements with the Thailand Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on food safety management and collaborates with the Thailand Codex Focal Point, the Office of Agricultural Commodities and Food Standards Bureau (ACFS), on international food standards. In addition to his primary role, Dr Itkor is the Executive Director of the Pediatric Nutrition Manufacturers Association and a special advisor to Ajinomoto Sales (Thailand) Ltd. Dr Itkor holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a Master of Science in Biotechnology from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. He also earned a Doctorate in Biological Chemistry from Nagoya University, Japan.

Dr E-Siong Tee, Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition Network (SEA-PHN), Malaysia

Dr E-Siong Tee is currently a Nutrition Consultant for TES NutriHealth Strategic Consultancy. He was Head of the Cardiovascular, Diabetes and Nutrition Research Centre of the Institute for Medical Research 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. 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. He is also Vice-President of the Federation of Asian Nutrition Societies (FANS).

Prof Christiani Jeyakumar Henry, Former Director, Clinical Nutrition Research Centre A*Star, Singapore

Professor Jeyakumar Henry was the founding Director of the Clinical Nutrition Research Centre, A*Star, Singapore (2011-2023) and the Functional Food Centre in Oxford, UK.  He has made a substantial contribution in melting food science and nutrition in this region and globally. Trained initially as a Food Scientist, he obtained his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Human Nutrition from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.  He was the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Food Science of Nutrition and Advances in Food and Nutrition Research. He has published over 400 papers (H index 70) and delivered over 440 international lectures. He was a Board member of UK Food Standards Agency, and served as a consultant to UNICEF, FAO, WHO on International Nutrition. Prof Henry is on the Board of Directors of International Life Science Institute Southeast Asia (ILSI-SEA), Board of Governors, International Medical College (Malaysia), and Advisory Board member of Monell Chemical Centre, USA. In 2010, he was awarded the British Nutrition Foundation prize for his outstanding contribution to Food and Nutrition. He was made a Fellow of the International Academy of Food Scientists and Technologists (2012). Prof Henry was recipient of the Institute of Food Technologists (USA ) - W.K. Kellogg International Food Security Award & Lectureship 2019 and the prestigious Niigata International Food Award 2018 known as "Asian World Food Prize". He is currently a member of the IUFoST Task force on Food Processing for Nutrition, Diet and Health. In 2024, he was made a Fellow of the American Society for Nutrition - the highest award in Human Nutritional Science.

Assoc Prof Dr Rewadee Chongsuwat, Mahidol University, Thailand

Assoc Prof Rewadee Chongsuwat is a leading expert in nutrition and public health, currently based at the Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University in Bangkok, Thailand. She is also the president of Nutrition Association of Thailand.  She holds a Ph.D. in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics from New York University and a MSc. in Home Economics (Nutrition) from Ohio University. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics (Nutrition) from Kasetsart University. With extensive expertise in food-related behavior and weight management, Assoc Prof Dr Chongsuwat has made significant contributions to research in nutrition, public health, and dietary interventions. Her work spans diverse topics, including food consumption patterns, obesity prevention, and community-based nutritional programs. She has authored numerous research publications in international and regional journals, focusing on improving public health through evidence-based nutrition strategies. Beyond research, she actively engages in teaching, mentoring, and developing initiatives that promote healthy dietary habits in Thailand. Her work integrates ecological and behavioral perspectives to address pressing nutritional challenges. Through her dedication, Assoc Prof Dr Chongsuwat continues to influence policies and practices that enhance the well-being of communities, fostering a healthier future for all.	
			
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Food industry professionals, scientists and researchers from academic and research institutions, and representatives from regulatory and government agencies

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				Overview				
				
								
				
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				Posters				
				
								
				
				Venue				
				
								
				
				About the Organizers				
				
								
				
				About the Sponsors				
				
				
	
					
						Overview
					
						BACKGROUND

Co-organized by Sunway University and the Nutrition Society of Malaysia, and in collaboration with Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, the symposium will collaborate with key local and regional institutions, bringing together subject experts including renowned scientists, regional practitioners and researchers, industry leaders in the field, health officials and regulators to share latest advancement and new knowledge on human and gut microbiome research in Asia and SE Asia.

From clinical to translational science and applications, the symposium will provide an exciting platform to exchange, harness the science, stimulate innovations in tools and product development that will help inform on appropriate dietary recommendations to address nutrition and health gaps, facilitate regulatory development and forge partnerships in advancing the field for consumer health benefits in Southeast Asia.
OBJECTIVES

Advance knowledge link on gut microbiome to health and disease, focusing on Asian populations
Provide regional landscape and initiate collaboration in SE Asia to generate data and further research and product development
Promote innovation and regulatory development for consumer and market
Develop insights and recommendations for research and regulatory guidance
Facilitate discussion on pre-competitive collaborative research opportunities

					
						Program Outline
					
						
Day 1 - November 25, 2024, 08:45 - 18:00 hr

Session 1 - Human Gut Microbiota - Updates on Science and Research in Southeast Asia
Session 2 - Technologies and Food Innovations to Advance Gut Microbiota and Health
Session 3 - Infant Gut Microbiota and Health
Panel Session

Day 2 - November 26, 2024, 08:30 - 18:00 hr

Rapid-fire Poster Presentation Session - for Shortlisted Posters
Session 4 - Gut Microbiota, Metabolic Health and the Gut-brain Axis
Session 5 - Functional Biotics and its Applications in Southeast Asia
Session 6 - Developments in Regulations and Consumer Insights in Southeast Asia


Panel Session

Please refer below for the full program and presenters details.
 
					
						Posters
					
						
The following posters were submitted by several academicians and researchers, students, healthcare professionals, government, policy and regulatory authority, and industry innovators, in line with the symposium's session themes.
Browse through their e-posters below:
101 Influence of novel food containing microalgae on microbe-host interactions

Marta Arbrile, Madeleine Drexler, Philane Bok, Andrea Spaccasassi, Deborah Haecker, Corinna Dawid, Dirk Haller
102 Low protein diet ameliorates MASLD in a gut microbiota-dependent manner

Yi Rou Bah, Dayang Nurul Asyiqin, Sunny Wong Hei, Nguan Soon Tan, Kazuyuki Kasahara
103 Oral Probiotics for the Treatment and Prevention of Atopic Dermatitis

Pei En Goh, Jo Ee Kew, Keyun Look, Shi Ying Ong, Shireen Ali Fahed Qassem Abu Nejra, Yun Jing Tiong, Kavita Reginald
104 Theabrownin ameliorates experimental colitis and modulating gut microbiota in mice

Emily Kwun Kwan Lo, Junsheng He, Hani El-Nezami, Jun Li
105 Impact of Sago Consumption on Gut Microbiome Composition and Urine Metabolome Profiles: A Cross-Sectional Study from Malaysia

Chui Yang Mok, Polly Soo Xi Yap, Qasim Ayub, Ashish Dutt, Sadequr Rahman, Sal Hazreen Bugam, Effa Maria Noorzali, Mohammad Izzuandy Yusop, Chun Wie Chong
106 How Aflatoxin B1 Affects Brain Health? The Role of Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis in Depression

Mohd-Redzwan Sabran, Woei Chung Ng, Syarminie Subramaniam, Winnie-Pui-Pui Liew
107 Role of the Gut Microbiome in Human Health: A Report of the ILSI South East Asia Region Gut Microbiome Conference Series

Sim Shao Zhe Edric, Conway Patricia Lynne, Smith Geoffry, Yeong Boon Yee
108 Exploring the link between maternal mental health trajectories and gut microbiome: insights from the 'Singapore Preconception Study of Long-Term Maternal and Child Outcomes' (S-PRESTO) cohort

Noor Hidayatul Aini Suaini, Hui Xing Lau, Sandheep Ransilu Piyasanka, Yap Qai Ven2, Michelle Kee Zhi Ling, Michael Meaney, Xu Jia1, Lee Bee Wah, Lynette Shek Pei-chi, Chan Shiao-yng, Kewin Siah Tien Ho, Jerry Chan Kok Yen, Delicia Ooi Shu Qin, Niranjan Nagarajan, Neerja Karnani, Chan Yiong Huak, Johan Gunnar Eriksson, Evelyn Loo Xiu Ling
109 Delivery of nucleic acids in the gut microbiota using cyclic D,L-α-peptides

Shaun Tan, Kazuyuki Kasahara, Benson Chen Po-Shen
110 Randomized Controlled Trial using Multi-strain Probiotic Supplementation with Standard Care in Mild to Moderate Ulcerative Colitis: A Preliminary Data

Muhammad Ikhmal Rosali, Raja Affendi Raja Ali, Khairul Najmi Muhammad Nawawi, Deborah Chia Hsin Chew, Hajar Fauzan Ahmad, Norfilza Mohd Mokhtar
111 From Deficiency to Diversity: Red Palm Olein-enriched Biscuits Potentially Enhance Gut Health in Vitamin A-deificent Children

Tan Pei Yee, Radhika Loganathan, Yvonne Lim Ai Lian, Lee Soo Ching, Kanga Rani Selvaduray, Teng Kim Tiu, Syahirah NadiahMohd Johari
112 Compositional Characteristics of Bat Gut Microbiota in Co-infection with High Spillover Risk Viruses

Juanjuan Yi, Mang Shi, Jun Li
113 Fermentation of oats with probiotics for enhanced nutritional and microbiome related benefits

Wong LL, Sim SZE , Kjelleberg S, Conway PL
114 Production of Insect Protein Hydrolysate using Microbial Fermentation

Zhang Penghui, Seow Kelyn, Sim Shao Zhe Edric, Case Rebecca, Steven Rachel, Wein Leo, Wang Yulan, Conway Patricia Lynne
115 Multi-omics profiles of the gut microbiome in obese preschool children

Shiyu Yan
116 The Influence of Food Choices on Gut Microbiome-derived Short-chain Fatty Acids and Bone Health in Preadolescent Malaysian Children

Kanimolli Arasu, Yi Qi Cheow, Kooi Yeong Khaw, Chun Wie Chong, Connie M Weaver, Winnie Siew Swee Chee
117 Processing of Development Dadih Powder on Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) as A Locally Source Probiotic from West Sumatra, Indonesia

Helmizar, Restu Sakinah, Rina Agustina
118 The gut and cognitive frailty in older adults: Are microbiota, intestinal permeability, and intestinal inflammation the critical links?

Nurul Izzati Ahmad Fadzuli, Hazwanie Iliana Hairul Hisham, Siong Meng Lim, Abu Bakar Abdul Majeed, Maw Pin Tan, Suzana Shahar, Hui Min Khor, Ai Huey Tan, Chun Wie Chong, Kalavathy Ramasamy
119 Anti-Angiogenic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LAB12-derived Postbiotics for Chemoprevention Against Colorectal Cancer

Umi Khalsom Mohd Bajuri, Kalavathy Ramasamy, Siong Meng Lim
120 Association of Fasting Plasma Peptide YY and Glucagon-like Peptide-1 with Gestational Weight Gain in the Second Trimester of Pregnancy in Indonesia

Dwi Susanti, Davrina Rianda, Dyana Santika Sari, Erfi Prafiantini, Ninik Mudjihartini, Budi Wiweko, Anuraj Shankar, Rina Agustina
121 Antibiofilm Potential of Lactic Acid Bacteria: Mechanisms of Cell-Free Supernatant, Metabolite Insights, and Prospects for Edible Coating Applications in Food Quality Control

Mohd Fakharul Zaman Raja Yahya, Mohd Shafiq Aazmi, Muhamad Fareez Ismail
122 The Efficacy of Yeast Beta Glucan 1,3/1,6 Supplementation on Respiratory Infection, Fatigue, Immune Markers, and Gut Health Among Moderate Stress Adults in Klang Valley of Malaysia: Protocol for a Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Group Study

Nur Nadia Mohamad Habibullah, Suzana Shahar, Munirah Ismail, Norhayati Ibrahim, Mohd Zul Amin Kamaruddin, Shirley Gee Hoon Tang, Mohd Faisal Abdul Hamid, Kalavathy Ramasamy
 
					
						Venue
					
						
The Symposium will be held IN-PERSON at:
Sapphire Ballrom, Level 1

Avanté Hotel

1 Persiaran Bandar Utama Bandar Utama

PJU 6, Bandar Utama, 47800

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

					
						About the Organizers
					
						
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.
School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, Malaysia
Sunway University is one of Malaysia's leading private universities. Upholding values-based education, the University strives to ensure the campus community develops a sustainable mindset by embracing an ecological worldview, understanding systems perspective, and developing emotional intelligence. Sunway University is part of the Sunway Education Group which is owned and governed by the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation, Malaysia's largest education-focused social enterprise, where operating surpluses are channelled back into the institutions or disbursed as scholarships, research grants and faculty or facility expansion funds.

The Sunway University School of Medical and Life Sciences is dedicated to revolutionising healthcare development in the region. The School comprises five Academic Departments and Research Centres, including the Sunway Microbiome Centre - a Centre that focuses on the research of microbiota in health and disease. The Sunway Microbiome Centre collaborates nationally and internationally with researchers across multiple disciplines to advance microbiome research, and unravel how naturally existing microbial species in the digestive system influence the occurrence and progression of a variety of human illnesses and diseases.
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.
Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University (LKCMedicine, NTU), Singapore
NTU is a research-intensive public university ranked amongst the world's top universities. It is also home to world-renowned autonomous institutes including the Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a medical campus in Novena, Singapore's healthcare district.

Established in 2010 by NTU, Singapore in partnership with Imperial College London, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) aims to be a model for innovative medical education and a centre for transformative research. The School's primary clinical partner is the National Healthcare Group, a leader in public healthcare and quality medical expertise, facilities and teaching. LKCMedicine is transitioning to an NTU Medical School, ahead of the 2028 successful conclusion of the NTU-Imperial partnership to set up a Joint Medical School. The School welcomed its first intake of the NTU MBBS programme in August 2024, emphasizing themes including precision medicine and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, with an expanded scope in the medical humanities.
 International Food Safety Training Centre Malaysia (IFSTC) / Food Safety and Quality Programme (FSP), Ministry of Health, Malaysia




					
						About the Sponsors
					
						


GOLD SPONSORS
 
ILSI Global

ILSI is a global, non-profit federation dedicated to generating and advancing emerging science and groundbreaking research to ensure foods are safe, nutritious and sustainable, and that they improve planetary and human health and well-being in the 21st century.

ILSI convenes scientists at the forefront of research on nutrition, food safety and sustainability, and operates within a framework of the highest principles of scientific integrity. ILSI's trusted experts and volunteers around the world work synergistically and transparently across academia and the public and private sectors.

ILSI envisions a future where its thought leadership positively impacts health and sustainability through decisions informed by science, and provides input to overcome global food challenges through collaboration across sectors.
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.
Wellous

Wellous is committed to simplifying wellness through premium products backed by scientifically validated ingredients. As a leader in health and wellness, we enhance individual well-being and foster a health-focused community with natural solutions driven by three pillars: Specialized Product Development, Proprietary Technology, and an Engaging Social Commerce Network. Expanding from Malaysia into the Asia Pacific, Wellous maintains high product standards while scaling operations through R&D partnerships and innovation. Collaborating with educational institutions and our Medical and Research Board of Advisors (MRBA), we develop cutting-edge formulations that blend modern science with traditional remedies, ensuring product efficacy, safety, and reliable wellness solutions.
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 SPONSORS
 
Junlebao
Founded in 1995, Junlebao Dairy Group has been dedicated to the development of dairy industry for the past 26 years, providing consumers with nutritious, healthy, and safe dairy products. The Group now has over 14,000 employees (including outsourced staff), and focuses on four major sectors, including infant and toddler formula, cold yogurt, room-temperature milk, and animal husbandry, with 21 manufacturing plants (including those under construction) in Hebei, Henan, Jiangsu, Jilin provinces and other places and 17 modern large-sized dairy farms. Junlebao Dairy Group has a nationwide sales network.

In recent years, Junlebao has continuously reinforced its R&D activities and innovation, optimized the product structure, and endeavored to promote the high-quality development of the dairy industry. It initiated the production and the operation model of "integrated whole industrial chain" and "world-class advantages in five aspects", strictly pursuant to the principle of four "Mosts": the most optimal quality, the most competitive brand, the most reliable product and the most satisfactory product for consumers.
Novonesis

In 2024 Chr. Hansen and Novozymes joined forces to form Novonesis.​

We are 10,000 people worldwide whose expertise spans more than 30 different industries. All around the world our biosolutions already create value for thousands of customers and benefit the planet. Our biosolutions enable feeding and fueling the world more sustainably, from healthy and sustainable nutrition to biofuel.

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Singapore National Biofilm Consortium (SNBC)

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			SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM	
			
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			DAY 1: November 25, 2024	
	08:00 - 08:45 hr Registration

08:45 - 09:00 hr Opening and Welcome Remarks

Mr Geoffry SMITH, ILSI SEA Region, SIngapore
Prof Sibrandes POPPEMA, Sunway University, Malaysia
Dr Mahenderan APPUKUTTY, Nutrition Society of Malaysia



	
 Session 1 - Human Gut Microbiota: Updates on Science and Research in Southeast Asia (09:00 - 14:00 hr)


Session co-chairs:

Prof Raja Affendi Raja Ali, School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, Malaysia

Mr Geoffry Smith, ILSI SEA Region, Singapore
Featuring the following speakers and presentations:

Overview Of Human Microbiome and Health in Asia - Science, Research and Opportunities For Public Health

Prof Yuan Kun LEE, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
Influences of Ethnicity, Diets and Lifestyles on the Gut Microbiota of Co-inhabiting Multi-Ethnic Communities: Malaysia and Singapore Perspectives

Dr Chun Wie CHONG, School of Pharmacy, Monash University, Malaysia
Scaling Microbiome Studies to Improve Health Outcomes: Expanding the Scope and Utility of Asian Studies

Prof Rob KNIGHT, Centre for Microbiome Innovation, University of California, San Diego, USA (Live virtual Presentation)

10:35 - 10:50 Q&A

10:50 - 11:15 Morning Break / Poster & Exhibit Viewing

Characterization of the Gut Microbiota: Insights from a Thai Microbiome Database

Dr Pinidphon PROMBUTARA, ModGut Co., Ltd, Thailand 
Elucidating the Filipino Microbiome Composition and its Role in Health and Disease

Prof Leslie DALMACIO, College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila
 Interplay of Food and Nutrition on Microbiome Profiles and Health in Indonesian Populations

Prof Ingrid SURONO, Food Technology Department, BINUS University, Indonesia

12:30 - 12:45 Q&A

12:45 - 14:00 Lunch / Poster & Exhibit Viewing / Networking
			
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Session 2 - Technologies and Food Innovations to Advance Gut Microbiota and Health (14:00 - 15:50 hr)


Session Chair:

Prof Lay Ching CHAI, School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, Malaysia


Featuring the following speakers and presentations:

Multi-omics and Metadata in Elucidating Gut Microbial Interactions and Dynamics in Health and Disease

Dr Jun LI, Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, City University of Hong Kong
Novel Proteins, Protein Metabolism and the Gut Microbiome 

Prof Patricia CONWAY,  Singapore Centre for Environmental and Life Sciences Engineering, Singapore
Technological Innovations and Gut Microbiota Modulation to Enhance the Potential Health Benefits of Mushrooms

Dr Chia Wei PHAN, Wellous Medical & Research Board of Advisors, Wellous Group / Dept of Pharmaceutical Life Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Malaya

15:15 - 15:30 Q&A

15:30 - 15:50 Afternoon Break / Poster & Exhibit Viewing 
			
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Session 3 - Infant Gut Microbiota and Health (15:40-17:50 hr)


Session Chair:

Prof Dr HAMID JAN Bin Jan Mohamed, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
Featuring the following speakers and presentations:

The Role of Human Milk Bioactive Component on Infants' Gut and Immune Health

Prof Rina AGUSTINA, Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia - Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Indonesia / Human Nutrition Research Center, Indonesian Medical Education and Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia
Diet-Microbiome Interactions from Infancy to Early Childhood: Implications for Growth and Development 

Dr Qi Yan ANG, Genome Institute of Singapore, A*STAR, Singapore 
The Era of HMOs in Infant Nutrition: The Importance of Bifidobacterium Longum subsp. Infantis 

Mr Huidong HUANG, Junlebao Nutrition Research Institute, Junlebao Dairy Group 

17:05 - 17:20 Q&A

17:20 -18:00 Panel Session: Research for Applications in Health and Innovations in SE Asia
Moderator: Prof Patricia CONWAY, Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE), Singapore
Members:

Dr Chun Wie CHONG, School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia
Prof Yeong Yeh LEE, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Prof RAJA AFFENDI Raja Ali, School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University
Prof Rina AGUSTINA, Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia - Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Indonesia / Human Nutrition Research Center, Indonesian Medical Education and Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia
Dr Jun LI, Dept of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, City University of Hong Kong

18:00  End of Day 1
			
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			DAY 2: November 26, 2024	
	
08:30 - 09:30 hr Breakfast Refreshment & Rapid-fire Poster Presentation Session
	
Rapid-fire Poster Presentation Session
	Moderators:

Prof Dr HAMID JAN Bin Jan Mohamed, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia

Dr SER Hooi Leng, School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, Malaysia
(1) Low protein diet ameliorates MASLD in a gut microbiota-dependent manner

Yi Rou BAH, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore

(2) Theabrownin ameliorates experimental colitis and modulating gut microbiota in mice

Junsheng HE, City University of Hong Kong

(3) How Aflatoxin B1 Affects Brain Health? The Role of Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis in Depression

Mohd Redzwan Sabran, Universiti Putra Malaysia

(4) Production of Insect Protein Hydrolysate using Microbial Fermentation

SIM Shao Zhe Edric, NTU, Singapore

(5) Randomized Controlled Trial using Multi-strain Probiotic Supplementation with Standard Care in Mild to Moderate Ulcerative Colitis: A Preliminary Data

Muhammad Ikhmal Rosali, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

(6) Multi-omics profiles of the gut microbiome in obese preschool children

Shiyu YAN, Peking University, China

(7) From Deficiency to Diversity: Red Palm Olein-enriched Biscuits Potentially Enhance Gut Health in Vitamin A-deificent Children

Pei Yee TAN, Malaysian Palm Oil Board / Universiti Malaya, Malaysia

(8) Processing of Development Dadih Powder on Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) as A Locally Source Probiotic from West Sumatra, Indonesia

Helmizar, Andalas University, Indonesia

(9) Exploring the link between maternal mental health trajectories and gut microbiome: insights from the 'Singapore Preconception Study of Long-Term Maternal and Child Outcomes' (S-PRESTO) cohort

Noor Hidayatul Aini Suaini, Institute for Human Development and Potential (IHDP) Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore

(10) The Influence of Dietary Intake on Gut Microbiome-Derived Short-Chain Fatty Acids and Bone Health in Preadolescent Malaysian Children

Kanimolli Arasu, IMU University, Malaysia

(11) Compositional Characteristics of Bat Gut Microbiota in Co-infection with High Spillover Risk Viruses

Juanjuan YI, City University of Hong Kong

(12) Anti-Angiogenic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LAB12-derived Postbiotics for Chemoprevention Against Colorectal Cancer

LIM Siong Meng, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
	
Session 4 - Gut Microbiota, Metabolic Health and the Gut-Brain Axis (09:30 - 11:35 hr)


Session Chair:

Prof Patricia CONWAY, Singapore Centre for Environmental and Life Sciences Engineering, Singapore


Featuring the following speakers and presentations:

Role of Gut Microbiome on the Effects of Diet in Cardiometabolic Health

Dr Kazuyuki KASAHARA, Metabolic, Nutrition and Microbiome Medicine, LKCMedicine, NTU, Singapore
Human Gut Microbes: Interactions with Micronutrients, Metabolites and Health Impact 

Prof Yulan WANG, Singapore Phenome Centre, LKCMedicine, NTU, Singapore
Gut-Brain Control of Behaviors

Dr Hwei Ee TAN, LKCMedicine, NTU, Singapore
Gut Microbiota and Disorders of Gut-Brain Interactions: Boon or Bane?

Prof Yeong Yeh LEE, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia

11:05 - 11:20 Q&A

11:20 - 11:35 Morning Break / Poster & Exhibit Viewing
			
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Session 5 - Functional Biotics and its Applications in Southeast Asia (11:35 - 14:00 hr)


Session Chair:

Prof Yuan Kun LEE, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore 
Featuring the following speakers and presentations:

Precision Nutrition and the Pre/Pro/Syn/Postbiotics Continuum

Dr Jun KUNISAWA, Microbial Research Center for Health and Medicine, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Japan (Virtual Live Presentation and Q&A)


The Gut-Health Connection: Role of Prebiotics and Microbiota Crosstalk

Ms Peen Ern GOH, Beneo Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, Singapore 
Traditional Fermented Foods in Southeast Asia: Opportunities for Gut Microbiome Studies 

Dr Siti MUSLIMATUN, Indonesia International Institute for Life Sciences (i3L), Indonesia 



12:55 - 13:05 Q&A

13:05 - 14:00 Lunch/ Poster & Exhibit Viewing / Networking

Lunch Symposium/ Rapid-Fire Oral Poster Presentation
			
						Presenters' Details
					
			
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Session 6 - Developments in Regulations and Consumer Insights in Southeast Asia (14:00 - 18:00 hr)




Session Chair:

Dr E Siong TEE, TES NutriHealth Strategic Consultancy, Malaysia

Ms Pauline CHAN, ILSI SEA Region, Singapore
Featuring the following speakers and presentations:

Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)-based Safety and Quality Testing of Probiotics

Prof Lay Ching CHAI, School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, Malaysia


Overview of Probiotic and Prebiotic Regulations in SEA Countries

Dr E Siong TEE, TES NutriHealth Strategic Consultancy, Malaysia
Regulatory Approach to the Use of Prebiotics, Probiotics, HMOs in Foods and Related Claims

Ts. NURL HIDAYATI Binti Mohd Nasir, Food Safety and Quality Program (FSQP), Ministry of Health, Malaysia
Evaluation of Probiotics Used in General Foods and Functional Foods: Regulations and Claims

Dr Fengqin LI, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA), China



15:40 - 15:55 Q&A

15:55 - 16:15 Afternoon Tea Break / Poster & Exhibit Viewing



Case Study of an Indonesian Probiotic Strain: From Characterization, Safety Evaluation, Claims Substantiation, to Food Applications

Prof Endang RAHAYU, University Center of Excellence for Research and Application on Integrated Probiotic Industry, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia 
Approaches in Translating Microbiome Science and Innovations into Consumer Education

Dr Mahenderan APPUKUTTY, Nutrition Society of Malaysia (NSM), Malaysia

17:05 - 17:45 Panel Session

17:45 - 18:00 Best Poster Awards, Closing Remark, Networking and Refreshments
			
						Presenters' Details
					
			
						Presentation Abstracts
					

			SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES	
	
Explore our various sponsorship opportunities and take part in this important meeting! For more details, please email event@ilsisea.org.sg

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

Dr. Tee E Siong

Malaysia

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

ILSI Southeast Asia Region

Singapore

Tel: 65 6352 5220

Email: event@ilsisea.org.sg


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		Background
	
	Since 2001, ILSI Southeast Asia Region has facilitated a series of seminars and workshops across Southeast Asia for regulators, researchers and scientists, and relevant food industry personnel from the region to address critical issues surrounding nutrition labeling and claims.

This upcoming 1-day seminar will provide the latest developments in nutrition labeling regulations in Vietnam and the ongoing harmonization efforts across ASEAN. Key topics include ASEAN Nutrition Labeling Guidelines, Nutrient Reference Values (NRV), Nutrition Information Panels (NIP), and tolerance limits. The seminar will also provide updates on nutrition and health claims, including the criteria and scientific substantiation.

		KEY TOPICS
	
	

Development and Key Considerations on Nutrition Information Panel (NIP)
Status and Developments on Nutrition Labeling and Claims Regulations in Vietnam
ASEAN Nutrition Labeling Guidelines and Harmonization of Nutrient Reference Values
Updates on Harmonization Efforts on Tolerance limits in ASEAN
Nutrition Claims in SEA Region: Current Status and Harmonization Efforts
Health Claims in SEA Region: Status, Criteria and Substantiation
Industry Perspective on the Application of Nutrition Labeling and Claims


		PROGRAM AND SPEAKERS
	
	
8:30 - 09:00 Registration
					Welcome and Opening Remarks 
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					09:00 - 09:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks

Vietnam Food Administration (VFA), Vietnam

Ms Pauline Chan, ILSI SEA Region, Singapore
Ms. Pauline Chan is the Director of Scientific Programs for ILSI Southeast Asia Region, a global scientific organization that seeks to improve public health through the advancement of science in the areas of nutrition and food safety. ILSI SEA Region is headquartered in Singapore and covers the 10 ASEAN countries, Australia and New Zealand. 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.
					Development of Nutrition Information Panel (NIP) - Key Considerations
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09:15 - 09:45 Development of Nutrition Information Panel (NIP) - Key Considerations

Dr E-Siong Tee, TES NutriHealth Strategic Consultancy, Malaysia
Dr E Siong Tee is currently a Nutrition Consultant for TES NutriHealth Strategic Consultancy, and Adjunct Professor of the International Medical University, Malaysia. He was Head of the Cardiovascular, Diabetes and Nutrition Research Centre of the Institute for Medical Research 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. Dr Tee is also Vice-President of the Federation of Asian Nutrition Societies (FANS), and 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.
					Current Status and Developments on Nutrition Labeling and Claims Regulations in Vietnam
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					09:45 - 10:20 Current Status and Developments on Nutrition Labeling and Claims Regulations in Vietnam

Vietnam Food Administration (VFA), Vietnam
	
10:20 - 10:40 Morning Break
					Harmonization of Nutrition Labeling in ASEAN: Current Status and Progress
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					10:40 - 11:10 Harmonization of Nutrition Labeling in ASEAN: Current Status and Progress (ASEAN NL Guidelines and Harmonization of Nutrient Reference Values)

Ms Norlida Zulkafly, Food Safety and Quality Programme (FSQP), Ministry of Health, Malaysia
Ms. Norlida Zulkafly is a Nutritionist and currently appointed as the Section Head, for Special Food Group Section in the Food Safety and Quality Division, Ministry of Health. She obtained her degree in Food Science and Nutrition from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2002. She began her career as nutritionist in a pharmaceutical and health industry for three years before joining Ministry of Health as Nutritionist in 2005.
Ms. Norlida has been involved with several expert committees namely Expert Committee on Nutrition, Health Claims & Advertisement and Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses (CCNFSDU). Her field of interest includes nutrition labelling and food standards development.
					Efforts in Harmonization of Tolerance limits in ASEAN - An Update
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11:10 - 11:30 Efforts in Harmonization of Tolerance limits in ASEAN - An Update

Dr E-Siong Tee, TES NutriHealth Strategic Consultancy, Malaysia
Dr E Siong Tee is currently a Nutrition Consultant for TES NutriHealth Strategic Consultancy, and Adjunct Professor of the International Medical University, Malaysia. He was Head of the Cardiovascular, Diabetes and Nutrition Research Centre of the Institute for Medical Research 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. Dr Tee is also Vice-President of the Federation of Asian Nutrition Societies (FANS), and 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.
	11:30 - 11:50 Discussion and Q&A

11:50 - 13:00 Lunch
					Nutrition Claims in SEA Region: Current Status and Harmonization Efforts
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13:00 - 13:25 Nutrition Claims in SEA Region: Current Status and Harmonization Efforts

Ms Pauline Chan, ILSI SEA Region, Singapore
Ms. Pauline Chan is the Director of Scientific Programs for ILSI Southeast Asia Region, a global scientific organization that seeks to improve public health through the advancement of science in the areas of nutrition and food safety. ILSI SEA Region is headquartered in Singapore and covers the 10 ASEAN countries, Australia and New Zealand. 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.
					Health Claims in SEA Region: Status, Criteria and Substantiation
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					13:25 - 13:55 Health Claims in SEA Region: Status, Criteria and Substantiation

Dr E-Siong Tee, TES NutriHealth Strategic Consultancy, Malaysia
Dr E Siong Tee is currently a Nutrition Consultant for TES NutriHealth Strategic Consultancy, and Adjunct Professor of the International Medical University, Malaysia. He was Head of the Cardiovascular, Diabetes and Nutrition Research Centre of the Institute for Medical Research 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. Dr Tee is also Vice-President of the Federation of Asian Nutrition Societies (FANS), and 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.
					Application of Nutrition Labeling and Claims: Industry Perspectives
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13:55 - 14:25 Application of Nutrition Labeling and Claims: Industry Perspectives

Ms Debbie Wang & Ms Mei Yee Wang, Suntory Beverage & Food Asia Pte Ltd, Singapore
Ms. Debbie (Wen Shiu) Wang, Suntory Beverage & Food Asia Pte Ltd, Singapore
Ms. Debbie Wang is a Director, Compliance and Regulatory, in Suntory Beverage & Food Asia Pte Ltd. She holds a degree in Food & Nutrition and a MSc. in Healthcare Management from the University of Wales, United Kingdom.

Ms. Wang develops her career in compliance & regulatory through years of services in health supplements and food industry. She works closely with Food & Health Supplements regulators in the Asia Pacific region on various regulatory projects.

Ms. Wang also plays a very active role in Health Supplements Industry Association Singapore (HSIAS) and ASEAN Alliance of Health Supplement Associations (AAHSA), both involve extensive work in supporting harmonization of health supplements technical guidelines in ASEAN.
Ms. Mei Yee Wang, Suntory Beverage & Food Asia Pte Ltd, Singapore
 Ms. Wang Mei Yee is currently a Senior Manager, Compliance and Regulatory in Suntory Beverage & Food Asia Pte Ltd. She holds a degree in Food Science & Nutrition.

Ms. Wang started her career as nutritionist and delve into regulatory & scientific field along the years. She has more than 15 years of regulatory experience in Food, Beverages and Health Supplement products across Asia Pacific contingent. She possesses a proven track record of successful collaborative work with various countries regulatory bodies, achieving new product development milestones.

She is actively involving herself in industry dialog to stay abreast with relevant knowledge and technical knowledge in the dynamic and ever evolving food and beverage landscape.
 
					Panel Discussion
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14:15 - 15:15 Panel Discussion

Vietnam Food Administration (VFA), Vietnam

Dr E-Siong Tee, TES NutriHealth Strategic Consultancy, Malaysia

Ms Pauline Chan, ILSI SEA Region, Singapore

Ms Norlida Zulkafly, Food Safety and Quality Programme (FSQP), Ministry of Health, Malaysia
	
15:15 Closing and End of Seminar
			
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		CONTACT
	
	
If you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact the following:
	ILSI Southeast Asia Region

Singapore

Tel: 65 6352 5220

Email: event@ilsisea.org.sg


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				BACKGROUND				
				
								
				
				PROGRAM & SPEAKERS				
				
								
				
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						BACKGROUND
					
						

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

					
						PROGRAM & SPEAKERS
					
						
DAY 1, AUGUST 6, 2025
Session 1

Nutrition and Aging: Scientific Insights, Research and Strategies for Healthy Longevity
Session 2

Optimizing Nutrition and Healthspan Across Population Groups: Translational Evidence and Practical Insights
DAY 2, AUGUST 7, 2025
Session 3

Nutrition Interventions, 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.
					
						COLLABORATORS
					
						
Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)



The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is Singapore's lead public sector R&D agency. Through open innovation, we collaborate with our partners in both the public and private sectors to benefit the economy and society. As a Science and Technology Organisation, A*STAR bridges the gap between academia and industry. Our research creates economic growth and jobs for Singapore, and enhances lives by improving societal outcomes in healthcare, urban living, and sustainability. A*STAR plays a key role in nurturing scientific talent and leaders for the wider research community and industry. A*STAR's R&D activities span biomedical sciences to physical sciences and engineering, with research entities primarily located in Biopolis and Fusionopolis. For ongoing news, visit www.a-star.edu.sg
Duke-NUS Medical School Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders (CVMD) Programme 

Duke-NUS Medical School is Singapore's only graduate-entry medical school, established as a partnership between Duke University and the National University of Singapore. It focuses on innovative medical education and impactful research, aiming to transform healthcare practices. The school offers a 4-year MD program designed to develop "Clinician Plus" graduates, who are equipped to be clinician scientists, innovators, educators, and leaders.
Global Centre for Asian Women's Health (GloW), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS)

The Global Centre for Asian Women's Health (GloW), established in 2022 at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, is a pioneering research centre dedicated to advancing women's health in Asia and globally. GloW aims to shift the focus from reactive "sick care" to proactive, preventive strategies. Its mission is to promote the health and well-being of Asian women across the life course and generations through a family-based, integrative approach. GloW's research spans five core pillars: cardiometabolic health, reproductive health, cancer screening and prevention, healthy ageing and longevity, and mental health and wellness. Cross-cutting themes include nutrition and lifestyle, omics technologies, digital health, and intergenerational impact. GloW collaborates actively with international partners - including the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health - through initiatives such as the NUS Medicine-Harvard Chan Women's Health Initiative, supporting joint research, capacity building, and global efforts to improve women's health outcomes.
Health Promotion Board (HPB)

The Health Promotion Board (HPB) was established as a statutory board under the Ministry of Health, Singapore, in 2001 with the vision of building 'A Nation of Healthy People'. HPB aims to empower Singaporeans to attain optimal health, increase the quality and years of healthy life, and prevent illness, disability and premature death.
As the national driver for health promotion and disease prevention, HPB spearheads health education, promotion and prevention programmes while creating a health-supportive environment in Singapore. HPB's work spans multiple core areas, including physical activity, nutrition, mental wellbeing, and smoking cessation. HPB implements nationwide initiatives reaching out to Singaporeans at all stages of life, across various settings. HPB also collaborates extensively with government agencies, healthcare institutions, and community partners to create health-promoting environments and deliver integrated health promotion programmes that enable Singaporeans to take ownership of their health.
Ageing Research Institute for Society and Education (ARISE), Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

The Ageing Research Institute for Society and Education (ARISE) is a pan-university institute at NTU focusing on ageing-related research, programmes and activities to address the demands of an ageing population. Established in 2016, ARISE supports multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary ageing-related research, programmes, and activities. ARISE has four thrust areas: (i) Ageing Medicine; (ii) Social Integration and Education; (iii) Ageing-in-Place; and (iv) Care & Lifestyle Enhancement.
ARISE acts as a coordinating body to synergise the efforts and resources between various groups, both within NTU and trans-organisation, to optimise the outcomes and impacts of our efforts to benefit the individuals in particular, communities and society in general.
					
						SPONSORS
					
						
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			PROGRAM AGENDA	

			DAY 1: August 6, 2025, Wednesday	
	08:00 - 08:45 hr Registration

08:45 - 08:55 hr Welcome Remarks


					Session 1 - Nutrition and Aging: Scientific Insights, Research and Strategies for Healthy Longevity (08:55 - 14:00 hr)
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					Chairs:

Mr Geoffry Smith, ILSI SEA Region, Singapore

A/Prof Lim Wee Shiong, Institute of Geriatrics and Active Ageing, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
Featuring the following presentations and speakers:

Nutrients and Healthy Aging: Promise and Pitfalls

Prof Barry Halliwell,Biomedical Advisory Council, Technology and Research, A*STAR, and Office of the Provost, National University of Singapore
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

10:15 - 10:30 hr Q&A

10:30 - 11:10 hr 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, Genome Health Foundation, Australia
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) 

12:25 - 12:40 hr Q&A

12:40 - 14:00 hr Lunch / Poster & Exhibit Viewing / Networking
					Session 2 - Optimizing Nutrition and Healthspan Across Population Groups: Translational Evidence and Practical Insights (14:00 - 18:00 hr)
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					Chairs: Prof Christiani Jeyakumar Henry, Global Centre for Asian Women's Health (GloW), NUSMedicine, Singapore

Prof Ying-Chieh Tsai, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
Featuring the following presentations and speakers:

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-related Outcomes

Prof Johan Eriksson, A*STAR Institute for Human Development and Potential (A*STAR IHDP) / Human Potential Translational Research Programme, NUS Medicine, Singapore
Lifestyle Intervention - A Lifespan Approach for Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic Health

Prof Angela Wang, Medicine Academic Clinical Programme, SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre, Singapore

15:15 - 15:30 hr Q&A

15:30 - 15:50 hr 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

Prof Dr Kazuko Ishikawa-Takata, Toyo University, Japan
Nutritional Intervention and Exercise: Impact on Biological Age and Healthy Longevity

Dr Kai Lin Ek, Health, Nutrition & Care APAC, dsm-firmenich

17:05 - 17:20 hr Q&A
17:20 - 18:00 hr Panel Session: Insights and Key Considerations to Drive the Aging Research Agenda

Moderator: Dr Sheryl Tan, Haleon, Singapore

Prof Roger Fielding, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University, USA
Prof Liang-Kung Chen, Center for Healthy Longevity and Aging Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
Prof Cuilin Zhang, Global Centre for Asian Women's Health (GloW), NUS Medicine, Singapore
Prof Suzana Shahar, Centre for Healthy Aging and Wellness and Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

 
	18:00 hr Poster Viewing / Discussion and Networking

End of Day 1

			DAY 2: August 7, 2025, Thursday	
					Rapid-fire" Oral Poster Presentation Session (Hybrid)
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					08:30 - 09:30 hr "Rapid-fire" Oral Poster Presentation Session (Hybrid)


(1) Nutritional Insights Among Older Adults in Singapore: Findings from the DIGNIFIED§ Programme

A/Prof. Verena Tan, Singapore Institute of Technology
(2) Association of B vitamins and one-carbon metabolism pathway metabolites with fat-free mass in premenopausal Asian women

Dr Karen Tan, Institute for Human Development and Potential, A*STAR, Singapore
(3) Eicosapentaenoic acid and branched-chain amino acids fortified complete nutrition drink improved muscle strength in older individuals with inadequate protein intake

Watcharapol Khoonin, Mahidol University, Thailand
(4)Sensor-based pre-frailty model to identify those at risk in community

Daniel Lin and Giovanni Jacob, Health Promotion Board, Singapore
(5) Smartphone Scans, Smarter Health: A digital framework for fast, non-invasive, and scalable nutritional assessment

Dr Darel Toh Wee Kiat, Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation, A*STAR, Singapore
(6) Are Online Food Delivery Platforms Ready for an Aging Society? A Mini Review from Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia

Siang Ing Yeo, Sarawak, Malaysia
(7) A Protein-Enriched, Low Glycemic Index Pudding for Healthy Aging: Addressing Sarcopenia, Dysphagia, and Glycemic Control

Hui Ling Ng, U.S. Center for Dairy Excellence (USDEC), Singapore
(8) The effect of green tea beverage on blood cardiometabolic risk biomarkers in dyslipidemia subjects

 Chaowanee Chupeerach, Mahidol University, Thailand
(9) Intervention Equity for Seniors Living (and Eating) Alone: Improving Diet Quality Using a Community-Based Participatory Approach

Dr Zoe Lim, Geriatric Education and Research Institute (GERI), Singapore
(10) Optimization of Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activity in Lotus Root and Oolong Tea Infusions Using Response Surface Methodology

Parinda Penroj, Silpakorn University, Thailand
					Session 3 -Nutrition Interventions, Innovations and Digital Solutions for Healthy Longevity (09:30 - 14:00 hr)
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					Chairs:

Dr Sze Tan, Singapore Institute of Food & Biotechnology Innovation, A*STAR, Singapore

Prof Patricia Conway, Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering, Singapore
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
Gerobiotics: Probiotics for Healthy Aging 

Prof Ying-Chieh Tsai, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
Food Oral Processing and Sensory Perception in Seniors - Impact on Nutrition and Healthspan

Dr Aaron Thong, Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI), A*STAR, Singapore

10:40 - 10:55 hr Q&A

10:55 - 11:20 hr  Morning Break / Poster & Exhibit Viewing / Networking

Innovation in Taste and Flavor - Consumer Insights and Sensory Solutions to Enhance New Products Development

Dr Conor Delahunty, Global Sensory & Consumer Insights, Symrise Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, Singapore
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
Redefining Aging - Gut Microbiome Age, Personalizing and Re-Wilding the Microbiome Frontier

Dr Jeremy Lim, AMILI, Singapore

12:45 - 13:00 hr Q&A

13:00 - 14:00 hr Lunch / Posters & Exhibit Viewing
					Session 4 - Reducing the Healthcare Burden of Aging: Policy, Programs and Regulatory Considerations (13:30 - 17:25 hr)
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					Chairs:

Prof Woon Puay Koh, Healthy Longevity Translational Research Programme,  NUS Medicine, Singapore

Dr Ana San Gabriel, Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
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
Aging-in-Place: Keys for Understanding and Success

Prof Paulin Straughan, Centre for Research on Successful Ageing ROSA, Singapore Management University
 Innovating Aging: Integrating Gerontechnology with Research and Practice

Prof Yin-Leng Theng, Ageing Research Institute for Society and Education (ARISE), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

15:05 - 15:20 hr Q&A

15:20 - 15:45 hr Afternoon Break / Poster & Exhibit Viewing / Networking

Connecting Consumer Realities with Science -  Insights for Healthy Longevity

Mr Shawn Roy, Haleon Singapore Pte Ltd/ Human8 Consumer insights, Singapore
From Research to Registration: Regulatory Aspects of Health-related Food Products for Older Adults

A/Prof Dunyaporn Trachootham, Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Thailand

16:35 - 16:45 hr Q&A
16:45 - 17:25 hr Panel Session - Bridging Innovations, Policy and Practice


Moderator: Prof Yin-Leng Theng, Ageing Research Institute for Society and Education (ARISE), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Prof Jean Woo, Department of Medicine & Therapeutics and Jockey Club Institute of Aging, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Dr Priya Jayaprakash, Healthy Ageing Programmes, Physical Activity & Healthy Ageing Division, Health Promotion Board, Singapore
A/Prof Wee Shiong Lim, Institute of Geriatrics and Active Ageing, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
Ms Gladys Wong, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, NHG Health, Singapore
Dr Yen Ling Low, Abbott Nutrition R&D, Singapore

 
	17:25 - 17:40 hr Best Poster Awards, Closing Remarks, and Networking

End of Symposium
			
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			SYMPOSIUM CHAIRS, SPEAKERS AND PANEL MEMBERS	

			DAY 1: August 6, 2025, Wednesday	

			SESSION CHAIRS	

				
	
	
Session 1 Chair
	
ILSI Southeast Asia Region, Singapore
	
Mr Geoffry Smith
			
							Biography
					
			


Mr Geoffry Smith, ILSI Southeast Asia Region, Singapore

Mr. Geoffry Smith is President of ILSI Southeast Asia Region based in Singapore, and a Representative of the branch to the ILSI Global Assembly. He is also the Chairman of the Essential Micronutrients Foundation, a non-profit organization which addresses micronutrient deficiencies globally as a public health issue. In addition, he is Director of Nutrition Strategies International which deals with food and nutrition issues in developing countries. Mr. Smith serves as a member of the editorial board of the journal Food and Nutrition Bulletin. Prior to his current positions, Mr. Smith was the Global Director, Health Chelates for Akzo Nobel Functional Chemicals, and directed the global business for these compounds in food and nutrition as well as pharmaceutical applications. He was responsible for the global project within Akzo Nobel addressing iron deficiency anemia.		

				
	
	
Session 1 Chair
	
A/Prof Wee Shiong Lim
	
Institute of Geriatrics and Active Ageing, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			


A/Prof Lim Wee Shiong, Institute of Geriatrics and Active Ageing, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore


A/Prof Lim Wee Shiong is the Director at IGA, and Senior Consultant at the Department of Geriatric Medicine, TTSH. He is Associate Professor (Clinical Practice) at Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, NTU; Adjunct Associate Professor at Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS; Fellow of the American Geriatrics Society; and Associate Fellow of the Association for Medical Education in Europe. A/Prof Lim's comprehensive track record of scholarly work as a "Geriatrician-Educator-Researcher" included over 200 peer-reviewed publications; Associate Editor of Journal of Frailty and Aging; involvement in international and national workgroups in sarcopenia and frailty (AWGS, AWGC, APGN, GLIS, and WHO peer review group for Sarcopenia Package); and research and teaching awards in Geriatric Medicine and Health Professions Education. A firm advocate of Pasteur-quadrant use-inspired research, his research work spans the areas of sarcopenia and related disorders; multi-dimensional frailty; healthy ageing and intrinsic capacity; dementia and cognitive disorders; caregiving; and evidence-based medicine in the older person. 
		

				
	
	
Session 2 Chair
	
Prof Christiani Jeyakumar Henry,
	
Global Centre for Asian Women's Health (GloW), NUS Medicine, Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			


Prof Christiani Jeyakumar Henry, Global Centre for Asian Women's Health (GloW), NUS Medicine, Singapore


Prof Jeyakumar Henry is Consultant, Global Centre for Asian Women's Health (GloW), NUS Medicine, Singapore. He also serves on the ILSI SEA Region Board of Directors, International Medical College (Malaysia) Board of Governors, and Advisory Board member of Monell Chemical Centre, USA. He is currently a member of the IUFoST Task force on Food Processing for Nutrition, Diet and Health.


Prof Henry was founding Director of the Clinical Nutrition Research Centre, A*STAR, Singapore (2011-2023) and the Functional Food Centre in Oxford, UK. He has made a substantial contribution in melting food science and nutrition in this region and globally. Prof Henry was Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Food Science of Nutrition and Advances in Food and Nutrition Research. He has published over 400 papers (H index 70) and delivered over 440 international lectures. He was a Board member of UK Food Standards Agency, and served as a consultant to UNICEF, FAO, WHO on International Nutrition. 


In 2010, Prof Henry was awarded the British Nutrition Foundation prize for his outstanding contribution to Food and Nutrition. He was made a Fellow of the International Academy of Food Scientists and Technologists (2012). Prof Henry was recipient of the Institute of Food Technologists (USA) - W.K. Kellogg International Food Security Award & Lectureship 2019 and the prestigious Niigata International Food Award 2018 known as "Asian World Food Prize". In 2024, he was made a Fellow of the American Society for Nutrition - the highest award in Human Nutritional Science. Trained initially as a Food Scientist, he obtained his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Human Nutrition from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK.

		

				
	
	
Session 2 Chair
	
Prof Ying-Chieh Tsai
	
National 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.
		

			SPEAKERS	

				
	
	
Nutrients and Healthy Aging: Promise and Pitfalls
	
Prof Barry Halliwell
	
Biomedical Advisory Council, Technology and Research, A*STAR, and Office of the Provost, National University of Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			

Prof Barry Halliwell, Biomedical Advisory Council, Technology and Research, A*STAR, and Office of the Provost, National University of Singapore


Professor Halliwell graduated from Oxford University with BA (first class honours) and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.  He is one of the world's most highly-cited researchers in Neurobiology & Behaviour, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Biology and Biochemistry, and his Hirsch Index is 174 (Scopus, Jun 2025). His book Free Radicals in Biology and Medicine (Oxford University Press), now in its fifth edition, is regarded worldwide as an authoritative text of the field, being cited above 36820 times (Google Scholar, Jun 2025). He was honoured as a Citation Laureate (2021) for pioneering research in free-radical chemistry including the role of free radicals and antioxidants in human disease. This distinction is awarded by Clarivate to researchers whose work is deemed to be of "Nobel Class", among the most influential in their fields. He was one of 16 scientists (only three in Chemistry) listed in the 2021 Hall of Citation Laureates.


He has received numerous awards including the Public Administration Medal (Silver) in 2010 for contributions to Singapore, the President's Science and Technology Medal 2013 "for distinguished sustained and exceptional contributions to Singapore's Science and Engineering landscape", and the NUS University Award (Outstanding Service) in 2023. 


His research focuses on the role of free radicals and antioxidants in ageing and age-related human diseases.  
		

				
	
	
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
			
							Biography
					
			

Prof Roger Fielding, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University, USA


Prof 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 Fülöp
	
Research Center on Aging, University of Sherbrooke, Canada
			
							Biography
					
			

Prof Tamas Fülöp, Research Center on Aging, University of Sherbrooke, Canada


amas 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, and has directed the Biology Research Programme of the Research Center on Aging for more than 10 years. 


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. 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. 


Dr. Fulop 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 for three IAG congresses. He is on several editorial boards such as for Immunity and Aging, European Geriatric Medicine, Journal of frailty and Aging, and Journal of Geriatrics and Palliative Care. He is the editor-in-chief of the Interdisciplinary Topics in Gerontology. 


Dr Folop 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. 


				
	
	
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
			
							Biography
					
			Prof Liang-Kung Chen, Center for Healthy Longevity and Aging Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan

Prof Liang-Kung Chen is Professor & Director, Center for Healthy Longevity and Aging Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan. He is also Superintendent, Taipei Municipal Gan-Dau Hospital (Managed by Taipei Veterans General Hospital), Taiwan, and President of the Asian Association for Frailty and Sarcopenia.


Prof Chen obtained his MD from National Yang-Ming University School of Medicine, and PhD from the Institute of Health Policy and Welfare. After practising orthopedic surgery at Yuan-Shan Veterans Hospital and completing family medicine residency at Taipei Veterans General Hospital, he was Visiting Scholar at Oxford University's Department of Clinical Geratology in 2005.


Prof Chen founded the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia and published the highly influential Asian Consensus for Sarcopenia Diagnosis. Today, he remains a key policy influencer across public health, age-friendly services, social welfare, and long-term care in Taiwan. He has nearly 600 international publications in Gerontology and Geriatrics, and is selected as among the world's top 2% scientists by Scopus and Stanford University, ranking first in Clinical Medicine in Taiwan for 5 consecutive years. Recent awards include the 2020 Morley's Award, 2021 National Award of Innovation, 2022 Ding-Ge Award for Digital Transformation and 2025 Distinguished Researcher of National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan. He currently serves as chief editor of Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics and associate editor of multiple leading journals. 
		

				
	
	
Micronutrients and Phytonutrients for Prevention of DNA Damage 
	
Prof Michael Fenech
	
Genome Health Foundation, Australia
			
							Biography
					
			
Prof Michael Fenech, Genome Health Foundation, Australia


Prof Michael Fenech is founder of Genome Health Foundation, Australia. He 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. 


Prof Fenech co-founded the HUMN project on micronuclei in human populations in 1997 and the Asia Pacific Nutrigenomics Nutrigenetics Organisation 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.


				
	
	
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)
			
							Biography
					
			
Prof Woon Puay Koh, Healthy Longevity Translational Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine)


Prof Woon-Puay KOH is 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 Zhang
	
Global Centre for Asian Women's Health (GloW), NUS Medicine, Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			
Prof Dr Cuilin Zhang, Global Centre for Asian Women's Health (GloW), NUS Medicine


Prof Cuilin Zhang is a professor at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, 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. She received the Director Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Understanding of Etiology and Risk Factors of Gestational Diabetes, NICHD, NIH. 


As a clinical epidemiologist, Prof Zhang's work integrates nutrition, biochemistry, genetics, clinical medicine and public health, and is at the interface of disease etiology and prevention strategies for women and children's health, over lifespan and across generations. She leads a multi-disciplinary research program on the improvement of women's health and human potentials through diet and lifestyle modification, omics research, and early screening. Prof Zhang has led multiple large cohort studies on nutrition, maternal and child health, diabetes and chronic diseases supported by NIH and NUS (> U.S.$80 million as PI or Co-PI). 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.


Prof Zhang currently serves on multiple advisory boards such as the Oversight Advisory Committee for the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women's Health Research Network, and the International Advisory Committee for the Chinese National Birth Cohort. She is 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 Eriksson
	
A*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 Medicine


Professor 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. 


				
	
	
Lifestyle Intervention - A Lifespan Approach for Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic Health 
	
Prof Angela Wang
	
Medicine Academic Clinical Programme, SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre, Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			
Prof Angela Wang, Medicine Academic Clinical Programme, SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre, Singapore


Professor Angela Wang, MD (UNSW), PhD (HKU) is a Clinical Professor at Duke-National University of Singapore and Senior Consultant at Renal Medicine, Singapore General Hospital. Prof Wang is recognized for her research in peritoneal dialysis (PD), cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic health, CKD-mineral bone disease (MBD), and renal nutrition. Her latest research endeavours are in clinical trials and innovations to improve the outcomes of patients with kidney diseases, precision medicine in cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic care and preventive kidney medicine.


Prof Wang chairs the First Joint International Society of Renal Nutrition and Metabolism (ISRNM) and International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD) Practice Recommendations on Nutrition Management in PD Patients (2023-2025). She is also a workgroup member of Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) anemia guidelines update in CKD (will be released 2025). Prof Wang is immediate past Councilor of International Society of Nephrology (ISN), and member of ISN Cardio-Renal Roadmap. She held previous appointments such as Past President of International Society of Renal Nutrition and Metabolism (ISRNM), and served in several workgroups such as KDOQI Nutrition Guidelines in CKD 2020, and ISPD Prescribing High Quality Goal-Directed PD Guidelines 2020. 


Prof Wang received several prestigious international awards including Thomas Addis Award, a lifetime award of the ISRNM in 2022, and Joel D. Kopple Award from United States National Kidney Foundation in 2018. She has published over 240 papers, 15 book chapters and delivered over 250 invited lectures at international and regional conferences. She serves on the editorial boards of Kidney Int, JASN, CJASN, NDT, Nephron Clinical Practice (Associate Editor), J Renal Nutrition, J Diabetes, etc and was previously Associate Editor of AJKD. 
		

				
	
	
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
			
							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 (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). 

		

				
	
	
Associations of Dietary Protein and Amino Acid Intakes with DALYs for Alzheimer's Disease in Japan
	
Prof Dr Kazuko Ishikawa-Takata
	
Toyo University, Japan
			
							Biography
					
			

Prof Dr Kazuko Ishikawa-Takata, Toyo University, Japan


Prof Ishikawa-Takata is a Professor in Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences at Toyo University, Japan. She received her PhD in nutritional physiology from Kagawa Nutrition College, Japan, and completed a diploma in sports nutrition from the IOC. She worked as a researcher at the National Institute of Health and Nutrition for about 20 years before she began working at the university. She also participated in establishing the estimated energy requirement for the Dietary Reference Intake, Japan, and measured total energy expenditure using the doubly labeled water method for various age and lifestyle populations. She has also conducted studies related to the national plan for nutritional intervention in the long-term insurance care system. She is currently studying energy and protein metabolism using isotopes and conducting epidemiological studies on nutrition and healthy longevity. Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Survey, Japan, she conducted studies on healthy eating and longevity among the Japanese.
		

				
	
	
Nutritional Intervention and Exercise: Impact on Biological Age and Healthy Longevity
	
Dr Kai Lin Ek
	
Health, Nutrition & Care APAC, dsm-firmenich
			
							Biography
					
			

Dr Kai Lin Ek, Health, Nutrition & Care APAC, dsm-firmenich


Dr. Kai Lin EK is Head of Scientific and External Affairs APAC for Health, Nutrition & Care at dsm-firmenich. She has a Ph.D. in human nutrition and food science and a Master's in nutrition and dietetics from the University of Sydney, Australia. 


At dsm-firmenich, Kai Lin is responsible for providing science-based evidence for the health and nutrition portfolio and leads nutrition research collaborations in APAC. She works closely with the dsm-firmenich global expert team to bring scientific messages into regionally fit health claims and in advancing advocacy needs in Asia-Pacific. 


Kai Lin has 18 years of experience in the field of human nutrition, starting as an accredited practicing dietitian in Sydney in primary health care, then as research manager at the Sydney University glycemic index services before moving to Singapore to work in the nutrition industry. She has a good understanding of conducting nutrition research in APAC having spearheaded and led a research grant program which studied nutritional topics relevant for Asian demographics and diets which she is replicating again with the dsm-firmenich Nutrition Research Grant program. She has also previously led a regulatory affairs team in APAC where she used her scientific expertise to help shape regulations in the region and support health claims.
		

			PANEL SESSION: Insights and Considerations to Drive the Aging Research Agenda 	

				
	
	
Moderator
	
Dr Sheryl Tan
	
Haleon, Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			


Dr Sheryl Tan, Haleon Wider Asia, Singapore


Dr Sheryl Tan holds a Ph.D. from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, and did her post-doctorate fellowship in Lung Diseases. She has 10 years of research experience in pre-clinical drug development, in the fields of immunology, cancer and respiratory. Sheryl started her medical affairs career in GSK Singapore leading key Respiratory, Allergy and HIV portfolios. She then transited to Bayer Consumer Health, taking on various countries, ASEAN, APAC and Global medical affairs roles. Sheryl is currently the Head of Medical & Scientific Affairs for Haleon Wider Asia, the leading consumer health company globally. Sheryl spearheads real world evidence studies, science communication, claims generation and research partnerships in Consumer Health and has published several articles on these topics. She is deeply passionate about research and innovation, and how it can make a positive impact on population health. On a personal note, Sheryl dedicates time to develop future leaders.
		

				
	
	
Panel Member
	
Prof Roger Fielding
	
Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University, USA

				
	
	
Panel Member
	
Prof Liang-Kung Chen
	
Center for Healthy Longevity and Aging Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan

				
	
	
Panel Member
	
Prof Dr Cuilin Zhang
	
Global Centre for Asian Women's Health (GloW), NUS Medicine, Singapore

				
	
	
Panel Member
	
Prof Suzana Shahar
	
Centre for Healthy Aging and Wellness and Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

			DAY 2: August 7, 2025, Thursday	

			SESSION CHAIRS	

				
	
	
Session 3 Chair
	
Dr Sze Tan
	Singapore Institute of Food & Biotechnology Innovation, A*STAR,

Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			


Dr Sze Tan, Singapore Institute of Food & Biotechnology Innovation, A*STAR,
Singaporee


Dr Sze Tan is Executive Director of the Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI), A*STAR, Singapore. A food scientist by training, Dr Tan has more than 26 years of experience in the Food & Nutrition industry spanning across APAC, Europe and N. America. 


Prior to her current role, Dr Tan was Executive Vice-President, Chief Technology Officer of CJ CheilJedang based in S. Korea, during which she played a pivotal role to expand its innovation footprints and transformed R&D into a strategic growth driver of the company's ambition to become a key player in the global food scene. Prior to that, Dr Tan held several roles in Nestlé including Centre Head of R&D Singapore; Global R&D Manager of dairy, nutrition and healthcare categories in Switzerland.


Concurrent to her Executive Director role in A*STAR, Dr Tan is also a non-executive member of the Board of Directors of dsm-firmenich AG, Kaiseraugst, Switzerland, and Chair of the Board of Directors of Food Plant Pte Ltd, Singapore. A passionate advocate for collaborative partnership, Dr Tan has a PhD from the University of Leeds, UK, and an MBA from the Simon Business School, University of Rochester, USA. 
		

				
	
	
Session 3 Chair
	
Prof Patricia Conway
	
Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering, Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			


Prof Patricia Conway, Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering, 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.
		

				
	
	
Session 4 Chair
	
Prof Woon Puay Koh
	
Healthy 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. 
		

				
	
	
Session 4 Chair
	
Dr Ana San Gabriel
	
Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
			
							Biography
					
			


Dr Ana San Gabriel, Ajinomoto Co., Inc.


Ana San Gabriel is Associate General Manager and Science Communicator at the Global Communications Department of Ajinomoto Co., Inc.


Ana is passionate about guiding consumers toward healthier eating habits-not just by focusing on nutrients, but also by ensuring meals remain delicious. She explores innovative meal- and dish-based nutrient profiling models, advocating for a shift from product-based assessments to promoting food as enjoyable, wholesome meals that people love to eat. Ana's research includes foundational work on umami taste receptors, investigating their roles not only as taste sensors but also as nutrient sensors in the gastric mucosa at the Institute of Ajinomoto Co., Inc.


Ana holds a degree in Veterinary Medicine from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and a multidisciplinary master's in nutrition from the Human Nutrition and Dairy Animal Science Departments at The Pennsylvania State University, supported by a scholarship from the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture. As a recipient of a European Union Scholarship, she served as Principal Investigator at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tokyo, before joining Ajinomoto Co., Inc.

		

			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
	
Department of Geriatric Medicine, Changi General Hospital, Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			

Assoc Prof Samuel Chew, Department of Geriatric Medicine, Changi General Hospital, Singapore


Dr 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, his specialist training in internal medicine and geriatric medicine in UK, and is also a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh and Academy of Medicine, Singapore.


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 adults.


				
	
	
Gerobiotics: Probiotics for Healthy Aging
	
Prof Ying-Chieh Tsai
	
National 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.
		

				
	
	
Food Oral Processing and Sensory Perception in Seniors - Impact on Nutrition and Healthspan
	
Dr Aaron Thong
	
Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI), A*STAR, Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			

Dr Aaron Thong, Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI), A*STAR, Singapore


 Aaron is a food scientist and sensory researcher in SIFBI with expertise in flavor chemistry and product innovation. With a background spanning both academic research and industry collaborations, Aaron leads cross-functional initiatives that bridge analytical science with sensory and oral processing techniques to drive real-world solutions in heathier and more sustainable food systems. His work sits at the intersection of food science, sensory perception, and wellness, with a growing focus on leveraging flavor and texture as tools for healthier eating. 
		

				
	
	
Innovation in Taste and Flavor - Consumer Insights and Sensory Solutions to Enhance New Products Development
	
Dr Conor Delahunty
	
Global Sensory & Consumer Insights, Symrise Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			

Dr Conor Delahunty, Global Sensory & Consumer Insights, Symrise Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, Singapor


 Dr. Conor Delahunty is Vice President, Global Sensory & Consumer Insights, Symrise Taste, Nutrition & Health. Dr Delahunty has more than 30 years of experience in underpinning and applied research in flavor science, sensory and consumer science and nutritional science, and with Symrise in the development of new flavour solutions, foods and beverage products. His scientific achievements have application to methods development, understanding the flavor of foods, foods reformulation for health (lower salt, sugar, fat), and demonstration of the role of sensory properties of foods in dietary compliance and eating behaviours. Dr. Delahunty is recognized internationally, having worked closely within the sensory science community and having (co-) authored numerous scientific research papers and articles. 
		

				
	
	
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
			
							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 Teo
	
Food Applications/ Innovation, U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) SEA, Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			

MMr Martin Teo, Food Applications/Innovation, U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) SEA, Singapore


As Senior Director of Food Applications, Martin Teo leads the innovation and promotion of dairy product solutions in collaboration with end-users, importers, distributors, and USDEC members. His key responsibilities include providing technical expertise, managing projects, and offering strategic leadership in the application of U.S. dairy ingredients and cheeses. A recognized expert in dairy products, Martin works closely with food and beverage manufacturers to showcase the functionality and versatility of U.S. dairy ingredients. He actively engages industry stakeholders through hands-on innovation workshops and seminars, delivering nutritional solutions tailored to regional food and beverage trends. 


With over 30 years of experience spanning food manufacturing and food service, Martin specializes in food innovation, research and development, and quality assurance. He has held leadership roles at prominent international food and beverage companies including Yum! Brands, Papa John's International, Goodman Fielder, Auric Pacific, ADM Cocoa, and Fuji Oil, contributing across consumer-packaged goods and restaurant innovation. 


Beyond his corporate contributions, Martin has shared his knowledge as an Associate Lecturer at Temasek Polytechnic and Singapore Polytechnic. He holds a Master's degree in Food Technology (UK) and is a certified Trainer and Assessor with an Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) from Singapore.
		

				
	
	Redefining Aging - Health Innovation and the Microbiome Frontier


	
Dr Jeremy Lim
	
AMILI, Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			
Dr Jeremy Lim, AMILI, Singapore


MBBS, MPH, MRCS (Edinburgh), MMed (Surgery), FAMS

Assoc Prof Jeremy Lim's primary role is as CEO and Co-Founder of AMILI, a microbiome insights company based in Singapore serving the region. Beyond this, he also undertakes academic and practice-focused work in health financing.  In previous roles, Jeremy has spent substantial time in public and private healthcare across Asia as well as in policy advisory with Singapore and other regional governments, the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank and the World Health Organization. He was founding Partner in NYSE-listed Oliver Wyman's Asia healthcare consulting practice.

Other than AMILI,  he is adjunct faculty in the National University of Singapore and Monash University Malaysia.

Outside academia, Jeremy serves on the boards of various for-profit and not-for-profit organizations in different aspects of healthcare including migrant worker health, healthy longevity and digital health interventions. He maintains an active interest in health advisory, supporting former clients, focusing mainly on healthcare acquisitions and health insurance.

He trained in surgery and public health, attaining post-graduate qualifications in both from the UK and US.		

				
	
	
Influence of Nutrition on Intrinsic Capacity - From Geroscience to Community Practice  
	
Prof Jean Woo
	
Department of Medicine & Therapeutics and Jockey Club Institute of Aging, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
			
							Biography
					
			
Prof Jean Woo, SH Ho Centre for Gerontology and Geriatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong


Prof 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.
		

				
	
	
Aging-in-Place: Keys for Understanding and Success   
	
Prof Paulin Straughan
	
Centre for Research on Successful Ageing ROSA, Singapore Management University
			
							Biography
					
			
Prof Paulin Straughan, Centre for Research on Successful Ageing ROSA, Singapore Management University


 Professor Paulin Straughan is a Professor of Sociology (Practice) at the School of Social Sciences and the Dean of Students at the Singapore Management University. She is also the Director of the Centre for Research on Successful Aging (ROSA). She received the Bachelor of Arts from the National University of Singapore in 1985, the Masters of Arts (1988) and PhD (1991) from University of Virginia, USA. Her research activities focus largely on Sociology of health; well-being and Ageing, and work and Family. She is Principal Investigator (PI) of four projects which have been awarded more than S$10 million by the Ministry of Education (MOE), Ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of Social Affairs (MSF) and AI Singapore, from 2018-2022. She was a Nominated Member of Parliament from 2009 to 2011, during which she argued for work-life balance and the nurture of a more pro-family social environment.
		

				
	
	
Innovating Aging: Integrating Gerontechnology with Research and Practice 
	
Prof Yin-Leng Theng
	
Ageing Research Institute for Society and Education (ARISE), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			

Prof Yin-Leng Theng, Ageing Research Institute for Society and Education (ARISE), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore


Prof. Yin Leng Theng is Professor and Director at the Centre of Healthy and Sustainable Cities (CHESS) at the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, and Executive Director at the Ageing Research Institute for Society and Education (ARISE), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
		

				
	
	
Connecting Consumer Realities with Science - Insights for Healthy Longevity 
	
Mr Shawn Roy
	
Haleon Singapore Pte Ltd/ Human8 Consumer insights, Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			

Mr Shawn Roy, Haleon Singapore Pte Ltd/ Human8 Consumer insights, Singapore


Mr Shawn Roy is the APAC Innovation & Insights Lead at Haleon and his current role comprises of connecting consumer truths & deep human understanding in R&D pursuits of the organization including ingredients, science and claims.. He has close to 2 decades of consumer insights, brand communications, and product innovation research experience. He has in-depth experience and knowledge in Healthcare, FMCG, Nutrition, and tech. He has served various blue-chip and local clients across APAC.


Mr Shawn is also a regular keynote speaker in various seminars and conferences such as FUTR, Forward Leading, ESOMAR, Asia Research Seminar, and Qual 360.

		

				
	
	
From Research to Registration: Regulatory Aspects of Health-related Food Products for Older Adults 
	
A/Prof Dunyaporn Trachootham
	
Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Thailand
			
							Biography
					
			

A/Prof Dunyaporn Trachootham, Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Thailand 


 Dr. Dunyaporn Trachootham obtained her DDS (Dentistry) from Mahidol University, Thailand, and her Ph.D. (Biomedical Sciences: pharmacology) from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in Houston, USA, and a graduate certificate (Nutritional Sciences for Health Professionals) from Tufts University, USA. She is an associate professor and the Chair of the Academic and Research Cluster in Food and Nutrition at the Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University (INMU). She lectures on research methodology, toxicology and nutrition, oral health and nutrition for the elderly, and the regulation of functional and medical food. Her research interests include the research and development of functional food for health benefits (safety and efficacy aspects), with over 8,799 citations for her research publication. She provides academic services to the Thai Food and Drug Administration as an assessor for novel foods, genetically modified plants, cultured meat, and the expert committee on dietary supplements, foods for special purposes, health claims, the positive list, and guidelines for texture-modified diets. She received the Malaspina Scholar Award from the ILSI Foundation, USA, the Distinguished Teacher Award from Mahidol University, and the Ajinomoto Outstanding Scientist Award from the Nutrition Association of Thailand under royal patronage.
		

			PANEL SESSION: Bridging Innovations, Policy and Practice	

				
	
	
Moderator
	
Prof Yin-Leng Theng
	
Ageing Research Institute for Society and Education (ARISE), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

				
	
	
Panel Member
	
Prof Jean Woo
	
Department of Medicine & Therapeutics and Jockey Club Institute of Aging, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

				
	
	
Panel Member
	
Dr Priya Jayaprakash
	
Healthy Ageing Programmes, Physical Activity & Healthy Ageing Division, Health Promotion Board, Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			
Dr Priya Jayaprakash, Healthy Ageing Programmes, Physical Activity & Healthy Ageing Division, Health Promotion Board, Singapore


Dr Priya Jayaprakash is the Deputy Director for Healthy Ageing Programmes at the Health Promotion Board. A public health specialist by training, she received her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the National University of Singapore and her Master's in Public Health (MPH) from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. In her current role, she leads the team in HPB developing healthy ageing initiatives to empower seniors to improve and maintain functional ability and age well. These programmes are scaled nationwide under Age Well SG and include initiatives that address frailty and promote independence among Singapore's growing senior population.
		

				
	
	
Panel Member
	
Ms Gladys Wong
	
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, NHG Health, Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			
Ms Gladys Wong, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, NHG Health, Singapore


Gladys Wong is a NZ Registered Dietitian and Accredited Dietitian of Singapore Nutrition & Dietetics Association. She trained and worked as a dietitian in NZ before relocating to Singapore in 1995 to pioneer the nutrition diploma at Temasek Polytechnic. She then returned to clinical/ foodservice dietetics in 2000 at Alexandra Hospital as Chief Dietitian of Nutrition & Dietetics, migrating to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital in 2000.


Gladys has been instrumental in initiating local hospital-based practicum placements for Singaporean students pursuing dietetics degree with overseas universities. She also spearheaded Health Promoting and Green initiatives in both hospitals. Gladys relinquished her 18-year headship at end of 2018. Her current portfolio include overseeing dietetic placement education and involved in projects pertaining to health promotion, sustainability, 3D food printing and diabetes remission.


Gladys has served as office bearers with Singapore Nutrition & Dietetics Association (SNDA) and Diabetic Society of Singapore for numerous terms since 1996. She was Chair of Dietetics Panel with Ministry of Health, member of Allied Health Credentials Evaluation Panel for Dietetics and the completed National Diabetes Prevention & Care Taskforce. She is currently Chair of Membership Subcomm of SNDA. She is also an affiliated member of Foodservice Consultants Society International, and Singapore representative on the Regional Coordinating Council with Global Green & Healthy Hospital, a project of Healthcare without Harm.

		

				
	
	
Panel Member
	
Dr Yen Ling Low
	
Abbott Nutrition R&D, Singapore
			
							Biography
					
			
	Dr Yen Ling Low, Abbott Nutrition R&D, Singapore


Yen Ling Low, PhD, is the senior director of international nutrition science, global research and innovation for Abbott's nutrition business. She leads an international multi-disciplinary team of scientists, researchers, and specialists to discover and design science-based nutrition innovations to help people live healthier lives and conduct scientific studies to demonstrate the importance of nutrition in growth, development, health and recovery. 


Yen Ling has more than 20 years of experience in the field of food and nutrition, spanning government, academic, and industry settings. She joined Abbott in 2009, as a scientist and has held roles of increasing responsibilities leading global nutrition projects and studies including Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam, China, India, U.K. and U.S. Prior to Abbott, she held appointments at the Ministry of Health in Singapore and the Singapore Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR). 


Yen Ling graduated with a bachelor of science (Hons) in nutrition and dietetics from the University of Surrey, U.K. and completed her doctorate in nutrition from the University of Cambridge, UK.
 
		

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