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Workshop on Value of Microbiological Risk Assessment for Regulatory and industry Management of Food Safety
27/10/2025
Bogor, Indonesia
As part of the ongoing regional initiatives to strengthen science-based food safety in Southeast Asia, this workshop features global and regional food safety experts to discuss key issues in food safety and the application of MRA in science-based food safety management. It highlights the latest developments in MRA science alongside the practical aspects for implementing risk-based food safety practices, assisting public health officials involved in food safety, as well as food suppliers in all aspects of the food supply chain.
Regional Seminar on Nutrition Labeling and Claims
23/09/2025
Selangor, Malaysia
IUNS-ICN 2025: ILSISEA Region Session on ‘Approaches to Nutrient Recommendations and Meal-Based Nutrient Profiling System (NPS) in Southeast Asia’
25/08/2025
Paris, France
Symposium on Nutrition and Healthy Longevity: Bridging Science, Innovations and Policy in Southeast Asia
06/08/2025 – 07/08/2025
Holiday Inn Atrium, Singapore
Food Allergen Asia 2025
25/06/2025 – 26/06/2025
Bangkok, Thailand
Food allergies affect millions globally, presenting significant challenges to food safety, particularly in the Asia Pacific region. To address these issues, the Asian Life Sciences Institutes Network (ALSIN), co-organized with ILSI Global, will host a conference to discuss the latest advancements, regulatory updates, and strategies in food allergy prevention and management.
As part of the series of seminars on nutrition labeling and claims organized by the ILSI Southeast Asia Region since 2001, this 1-day regional seminar will provide country-specific updates from both Southeast Asia and neighbouring regions on regulatory and policy developments in nutrition labeling, nutrition and health claims, and Front-of-Pack (FOP) labeling. It also offers a platform for scientific exchange among regulators, researchers, and stakeholders, highlighting the current efforts on harmonization and substantiation of claims.- Updates on Codex Committee on Nutrition and Food Labeling
- Nutrition Labeling and Claims Regulation in SE Asia and Other Regions
- Update on Status of Harmonization of Nutrition Labeling in SE Asia
- Recent Developments on Front-of-Pack Labeling Schemes
- Status of Nutrition and Health Claims in SE Asia
- Harmonization of Substantiation of Health Claims in SE Asia
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PROGRAMME AND SPEAKERS
08:20 - 09:00 hr (GMT+8) Registration
Welcome Address and Introduction ExpandPuan Faridah binti Malik Shari, Deputy Director, Standards and Codex Branch, Food Safety and Quality Programme (FSQP), Ministry of Health, Malaysia
Mrs. Boon Yee Yeong, Executive Director, ILSI Southeast Asia Region, Singapore
Mrs. Boon Yee Yeong is the Executive Director of ILSI SEA Region, based in Singapore. ILSI SEA Region was established as a regional branch of the world-wide scientific-foundation ILSI in 1993, covering ASEAN and Australasia. Mrs. Yeong oversees the Branch's operation, scientific programs and partnership activities, working closely with stakeholders from private sectors, leading academic institutions, international organizations and key government and health agencies throughout the vast geographical region. ILSI SEA Region facilitates programs that address pertinent nutrition, food safety and sustainability topics as well as issues for the improvement scientific decision for public health benefits.
Mrs. Yeong obtained her BSc and Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics from Kings College (previously Queen Elizabeth College) University of London, and has over the past decades actively served to build scientific capacity and nutrition improvement for the target population in the region.
Dr. E-Siong Tee, Immediate Past President, Nutrition Society of Malaysia (NSM), Malaysia
Dr E Siong Tee is the Chair of the Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition Network which comprised the Nutrition Societies of five key SE Asia Countries. He is currently a Nutrition Consultant for TES NutriHealth Strategic Consultancy. Dr. Tee was Head of the Cardiovascular, Diabetes and Nutrition Research Centre of the Institute for Medical Research (IMR) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, until his retirement in February 2002, after serving for 30 years. He was President of the Nutrition Society of Malaysia (NSM) till March 2024. In this capacity, he has led the implementation of various community nutrition promotion programs including the Nutrition Month Malaysia program since 2002. He is also Vice-President of the Federation of Asian Nutrition Societies (FANS). Dr Tee is a member of several Technical Working Groups of the Ministry of Health Malaysia, including the committees related to Malaysian Food Regulations and Codex Alimentarius. He initiated the formation of the Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition (SEA-PHN) Network in 2014 and is the current Chairman of the Network. Dr Tee is also Adjunct Professor of the International Medical University, Malaysia.
Dr E Siong Tee has been a Member of the Board of Directors of ILSI SEA Region since 1996 and Scientific Coordinator of ILSI Malaysia Country Committee since 2005.
Updates on Codex Committee on Nutrition and Food Labeling (CCNFSDU & CCFL) Expand
Dr. E Siong Tee, Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition (SEA-PHN) Network, Malaysia
Dr E Siong Tee is the Chair of the Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition Network which comprised the Nutrition Societies of five key SE Asia Countries. He is currently a Nutrition Consultant for TES NutriHealth Strategic Consultancy. Dr. Tee was Head of the Cardiovascular, Diabetes and Nutrition Research Centre of the Institute for Medical Research (IMR) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, until his retirement in February 2002, after serving for 30 years. He was President of the Nutrition Society of Malaysia (NSM) till March 2024. In this capacity, he has led the implementation of various community nutrition promotion programs including the Nutrition Month Malaysia program since 2002. He is also Vice-President of the Federation of Asian Nutrition Societies (FANS). Dr Tee is a member of several Technical Working Groups of the Ministry of Health Malaysia, including the committees related to Malaysian Food Regulations and Codex Alimentarius. He initiated the formation of the Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition (SEA-PHN) Network in 2014 and is the current Chairman of the Network. Dr Tee is also Adjunct Professor of the International Medical University, Malaysia.
Dr E Siong Tee has been a Member of the Board of Directors of ILSI SEA Region since 1996 and Scientific Coordinator of ILSI Malaysia Country Committee since 2005.
Updates on Nutrition Labeling and Claims Regulations in Southeast Asia and China ExpandSession Chair: Dr. E-Siong Tee, ILSI Southeast Asia Region, Malaysia Brunei Darussalam
Dr Ernina Rani, Health Promotion Centre, Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam
Dr Ernina Nisdzarinah Haji Abdul Rani is the Strategic Lead for Nutrition Policy and Programmes at the Health Promotion Centre and holds Deputy Chair for Obesity Taskforce at the Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam. She has led and contributed to national strategies and policies addressing noncommunicable disease prevention, health promotion, and public health advocacy - including the National Strategy for Salt Reduction Strategy and developing MOH Strategy for Obesity Prevention and Management.She also serves as Secretariat for the Multisectoral Taskforce on Health and as a technical working group member of the Cross-Functional Team for Improving Brunei's Food Environment. At the regional level, Dr Ernina is the ASEAN Health Cluster 1 Country Coordinator and Focal Point for Health Priority 7 on Promotion of Good Nutrition and Healthy Diet for Brunei Darussalam. Her work reflects a commitment to evidence-based policy, multi-sectoral collaboration, and creating supportive environments for healthier communities. Indonesia
Ms Sofhiani Dewi, STP, M.Si, National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM), Indonesia
Ms Sofhiani Dewi, STP., M.Si. is the Team Leader for the Standardization and Assessment of Certain Food Products, Foods for Special Dietary Uses, Claims, and Nutrition Labelling at the Indonesian National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM). She holds a Bachelor's degree in Food Technology and Nutrition and a Master's degree in Food Science from Institut Pertanian Bogor. Since joining BPOM in 2006, she has held various leadership roles, including Head of Section for Standardization of Genetically Engineered and Irradiated Foods and Head of Section for Standardization of Certain Food Products.
Ms Norazlinda binti Zainal Abidin, FSQP, Ministry of Health, Malaysia
Norazlinda Binti Zainal Abidin is a Senior Assistant Director and Nutritionist with the Food Safety and Quality Programme, Ministry of Health Malaysia. She holds a degree in Nutrition and Health Community from Universiti Putra Malaysia. Before joining the Food Safety and Quality Programme, she served as a Nutritionist with Klinik Kesihatan Dalat, Sarawak, where she gained valuable experience in community nutrition and public health services.Her current portfolio centres on the development of food safety standards mostly related to nutrition, including drafting national interventions for the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses (CCNFSDU) and aligning Malaysia's legislation with Codex standards. She is also actively engaged in ASEAN-level initiatives, contributing as part of the Secretariat of the ASEAN Committee on Harmonisation of Prepared Foodstuff Standards (ACHFPS). In addition, she is involved in the formulation of policies on nutrition labelling and nutrition claims.
Myanmar
Dr Pyei Phyo, Food Control Section, Department of Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Health, Myanmar
Dr. Pyei Phyo holds a Master's degree in Public Health and currently serves as Director of the Food Control Section, Department of Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Health, Myanmar. He previously worked as an Assistant Lecturer at the University of Medicine for 7 years, Assistant Director at the Department of Medical Science for 3 years, and Regional Food and Drug Control Officer in Ayeyarwady Region for 7 years.
In addition, Dr. Pyei Phyo has worked as a freelance biostatistician, providing statistical expertise for 13 Master's theses and three Doctoral dissertations in biomedical and food safety fields. His research portfolio includes 3 publications as Principal Investigator, 4 publications and 1 conference poster as Co-Investigator.
10:30 - 10:45 hr Q&A10:45 - 11:05 hr Morning Tea Break
Updates on Nutrition Labeling and Claims Regulations in Southeast Asia and China (Cont'd) Expand Philippines
Ms Givinia Tuason, Center for Food Regulation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, Philippines
Ms. Givinia Tuason is a Senior Evaluator holding the position of Food-Drug Regulation Officer III at the Licensing and Registration Division, Center for Food Regulation and Research, Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Ms. Tuason has been with the Philippine FDA for 11 years. She is responsible for quality assurance of evaluation of applications for product registration to secure Certificate of Product Registration, a market authorization document required prior to importation, distribution, sale of processed pre-packaged food products in the Philippines. In addition, Ms. Tuason is also a technical expert in the evaluation of product registration requirements and procedures and labeling requirements of pre-packaged processed food products including food supplement.
In the past, she worked as an Administrative Dietitian in a reputable hospital and served as a Nutritionist -Dietitian II under the Urban Health and Nutrition Project of the Department of Health. Ms. Tuason also joined the Updating National Survey on the Nutritional Status of Filipinos under the Food and Nutrition Research Institute - Department of Science and Technology. She graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Polytechnic University of the Philippines.
SingaporeMs Priscilla Li, Health Promotion Board (HPB), Singapore
Ms. Priscilla Li works within the Policy and Strategy Development team in HPB. She leads pieces relating to Nutri-Grade and sugar reduction, maternal and child health, as well as food labelling and claims.She is an accredited practicing dietitian and a certified nutrition support specialist. She received the Ministry of Health - Healthcare Manpower Development Award and obtained fellowship at Cambridge University Hospital and St Georges' Hospital in the UK.
Thailand
Dr. Kotchaphon Manoonphol, Food Division Food and Drug Administration, Thailand
Dr.Kotchaphon Manoonphol is the Deputy Director of Food Division at Thai Food and Drug Administration. With over 25 years of experience in the food regulatory, she specialized in the field of nutrition. With this extensive experience in the regulatory, she has been responsible for analyzing, planning and developing policies for food security and safety as well as promoting nutrition awareness with consumers and business operators by fostering collaboration among stakeholders throughout the food chain. She is passionate about nutrition and functional food and has been involved in promoting health-conscious society by matching the interest of regulators, consumers and businesses.
Dr Tran Khanh Van, National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Vietnam
Dr. Tran Khanh Van is Head of the Micronutrient Department at the National Institute of Nutrition. Dr. Van served as a focal point for food fortification programs and the SBN network (Scaling Up Nutrition Business network). During her professional career of more than 30 years, she has been involved in numerous research and community educational projects focusing on nutrition communication and education, micronutrient deficiency, food fortification, and nutrition labelling emphasizing information on overweight and obesity control. She is also a member of the core group to develop important nutritional policies such as National Strategies for Nutrition and the National Plan of Action for Nutrition, nutrition labelling, Nutrition reference intakes. Dr. Van received her M.D. in Hanoi Medical School and completed her M.S. in Public Health at the University of Massachusetts, USA. She achieved her PhD in nutrition at both University of Massachusetts, USA and the National Institute of Nutrition, in Vietnam.
Dr Dong Liang, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment, China
Dr. Dong Liang is a medical doctor and Associate Research Fellow at the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA), where she serves as Deputy Director of the Division of Applied Nutrition I. Her research focuses on the development, implementation, and international coordination of food standards, with a particular emphasis on nutrition labeling, infant formula, and foods for special dietary uses.
She has played a key role in drafting and revising national food safety standards, including those related to infant formula and foods for special medical purposes. Dr. Liang also contributes to the development of Codex Alimentarius standards and actively supports the implementation of China's national nutrition strategies, such as the Healthy China Initiative (2017-2030).
Dr. Liang has led or participated in numerous national and international research projects and has authored over 50 scientific publications. Her work aims to strengthen the regulatory framework for food labeling and improve the safety and nutritional quality of specialized food products. She has received multiple national awards recognizing her contributions to food safety and nutrition science.
12:25 - 12:40 hr Q&A12:40 - 13:40 hr Lunch
Harmonization of Nutrition Labeling Regulations in ASEAN - Current Status Expand
Ms Norlida Zulkalfy, Standard & Codex Branch, Food Safety and Quality Programme, 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 Programme, 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.
Industry Perspectives on Nutrition Labeling and Claims ExpandSession Chair: Ms. Pauline Chan, ILSI Southeast Asia 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.
Ms Debbie Wang, Suntory Beverage and Food Asia Pte Ltd, Singapore
Ms. Debbie Wang is a Director, Scientific Regulatory Affairs, in Suntory Beverage & Food Asia (SBFA). She holds a degree in Food & Nutrition, and a MSc. in Healthcare Management from the University of Wales, United Kingdom.
Ms. Wang developed her career in scientific regulatory affairs through 30+ 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 of which involve extensive work in 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. Industry Perspective on Nutrition Labeling and Claims
Ms Megawati Suzari, FMM Malaysian Food Manufacturing Group (FMM MAFMAG), Malaysia
Megawati Suzari is an accomplished leader in the fields of New Product Development (NPD) and Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, with extensive experience driving innovation and ensuring compliance in the highly regulated food and nutrition industry. As the Director of New Product Development, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs for Malaysia and Singapore, she spearheads strategies that bridge cutting-edge science with consumer needs, ensuring products meet the highest standards of safety, efficacy, and regulatory compliance.Graduated from University of Wollongong, Australia with Bachelor of Science with Honours in Chemistry and received Honorary Master of Science from University Putra Malaysia. With a strong background in nutrition science, product innovation, and regulatory frameworks, Megawati has played a pivotal role in launching numerous successful products across Southeast Asia.
Her role bridges the gap between science and market, overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of product innovation-from ideation and formulation to regulatory approval and market launch. She is known for her ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes while driving innovation that meets both consumer needs and scientific standards.
Passionate about science-driven solutions and consumer well-being, Megawati actively engages in thought leadership, sharing insights on regulatory trends, product innovation, and the future of nutrition.
Front-of-Pack (FOP) Labeling and Health Claims: Recent Development Expand
Current Status of FOP Labeling in Southeast Asia
Ms. Pauline Chan, ILSI Southeast Asia Region, Singapore Current Status of Health Claims in Southeast Asia
Dr. E Siong Tee, Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition Network (SEA-PHN), Malaysia 15:20 - 15:35 hr Q&A
15:35 - 15:55 hr Afternoon Tea Break
Panel Discussion: Moving Forward with FOP Labeling in SEA Expand
Moderator: Ms Pauline Chan, ILSI SEA Region, Singapore
Ms Yen Nee Tan, Nutrition Division, Ministry of Health, Malaysia
Ms Tan Yen Nee is a Nutritionist at the Ministry of Health Malaysia, currently serving with the Nutrition Division. She has nearly a decade of experience in the Industry Collaboration Sector, working closely with stakeholders from government, academia, and the food industry to advance national nutrition initiatives.
Her professional portfolio focuses on nutrition labelling and nutrient profiling as key policy tools to shape healthier food environments. Since 2015, she has played a key role in the preparation, implementation, and promotion of the Healthier Choice Logo (HCL) in Malaysia, which encourages product reformulation and guides consumers towards healthier choices. More recently, she has been actively involved in Malaysia's adaptation of the Nutri-Grade labelling system, ensuring alignment with regional best practices and supporting consumer empowerment through transparent labelling.
In addition, she contributes to initiatives addressing unhealthy food marketing to children, collaborating with stakeholders across government, academia, industry, and international organizations, including the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific in Manila and WHO Europe, to strengthen food environment policies in Malaysia. She was also a contributing author of the Malaysian Dietary Guidelines 2020, specifically the section on sugars, aimed at reducing sugar intake and preventing non-communicable diseases.
Ms Sofhiani Dewi, STP, M.Si, National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM), Indonesia
Ms Priscilla Li, Health Promotion Board (HPB), Singapore
Mrs Susana STP, MSC, PD Eng, Technical Regulatory Affair Team, Indonesian Food and Beverage Industry Association (GAPMMI), Indonesia
Mrs Susana received her Bachelor Degree in Food Technology and Human Nutrition from Bogor Agricultural Institute, followed by a Master Degree in Agro Food and Bioprocess Technology in Wageningen University, The Netherlands. In 2004, she received her Professional Doctorate in Engineering degree in Bioprocess Engineering from Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands.
She started her career in Nutrifood Indonesia as Research & Development Manager in 1999. She was appointed as the Head of Marketing Division in 2012, overseeing Brand Management Department, Nutrition Regulation Department, and Product Development Department.
Susana has been actively involved in GAPMMI specifically in Technical Regulatory Team since 2012.
Panel Discussion: Fostering Harmonization of Substantiation of Health Claims in SEA - Moving Ahead ExpandModerator: Dr E Siong Tee, SEA-PHN Network, Malaysi
Ms Norlida Zulkalfy, FSQP, Ministry of Health, Malaysia
Ms Debbie Wang, Suntory Beverage and Food Asia Pte Ltd, Singapore
Dr Kanga Rani Selvaduray, Malaysia Palm Oil Board (MPOB), Malaysia
Dr. Kanga Rani Selvaduray obtained her PhD in Medical Health Sciences from the International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2011. She is currently the Head of Nutrition Unit at the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB). Dr. Selvaduray started her career at MPOB as a scientist studying the effects of palm oil and its phytonutrients in nutrition and health and her research team has a number of patents and several publications especially in the field of tocotrienols and breast cancer research. She then led the Lipid Nutrition Group focusing on lipid research before being appointed as the Head of the Nutrition Unit. She was awarded the Gold Medal for excellence in research by MPOB in 2001 and won the ITEX Gold Medal Award in 2006, 2015 and 2016, in addition to several awards for Best Publications by MPOB.Dr. Kanga is actively involved in several National Regulatory and CODEX Committees as well as a Member of the Expert Working Committee for Food, Health Claims and Advertising under the Ministry of Health, Malaysia. She also has served as a member of the Scientific Committee of the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) from 2022 to 2024.
16:55 - 17:00 hr Closing and End of Seminar
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For Local Participants:Dr. Tee E Siong
Email: president@nutriweb.org.my
estee@nutrihealth.com.my For Overseas Participants:
ILSI Southeast Asia Region
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Tel: 65 6352 5220
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Join our Session on August 25, 2025, 11:15 - 12:45PM, at Room 251!
ILSI SEA Region and FAO pioneered the first regional initiative from 1997 to 2003 to support the harmonization of recommended dietary allowances (RDAs) across 10 Southeast Asian countries, resulting in key publications that served as working and reference documents for national guideline development. Aside from that, ILSI SEA Region has also regularly facilitated regional discussions and updates on nutrient profiling, food labelling and Healthier Choice Logo to promote healthier eating patterns. A recent review by the SEA Public Health Nutrition Network (SEA-PHN) analyzed nutrient recommendations in five member countries, revealing a reliance on international guidelines due to limited local data.
In response to emerging global efforts for harmonized nutrient intake values (NIVs), ILSI SEA Region reconvened its Nutrient Recommendations Working Group (NRWG) to review, discuss and establish consensus on a harmonized, science-based approach to recommended nutrients intake for SEA. This initiative supports the development of robust nutrient profiling systems (NPS), now increasingly aided by modern technologies capable of assessing the nutritional quality of meals and informing public health strategies. This session aims to share and update ongoing efforts in nutrient recommendations and meal-based nutrient profiling in Southeast Asia.
PROGRAMME
11:15 - 11:20amIntroduction to Session and Speakers
Prof Connie Weaver, San Diego State University, United States of America
11:20 - 11:35am
Review of Recommended Nutrient Intake Values in Southeast Asian Countries
Dr E Siong Tee, SEA-PHN Network / Nutrition Society of Malaysia / ILSI SEA Region Nutrient Recommendations Working Group
11:35 - 11:50am
Harmonization of Approaches to Nutrient Reference Values for Southeast Asian Countries: Why and How?
Assoc Prof Dr Emorn Udomkesmalee, Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Thailand / ILSI SEA Region Nutrient Recommendation Working Group
11:50am - 12:05pm
Using Meal-based Nutrient Profiling System (NPS) to Raise Consumers' Awareness of the Nutritional Quality of Their Food
Assoc Prof Dr Wantanee Kriengsinyos, Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Thailand
12:05 - 12:20pm
Japan's Nutrient Profile Model for Dishes: A Trigger to Food Reformulation for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Dr Hidemi Takimoto, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Japan
12:20 - 12:30pm Q&A session 12:30 - 12:45pm
Panel Discussion
Panelists: Assoc Prof Dr Emorn Udomkesmalee, Dr E Siong Tee, Assoc Prof Dr Wantanee Kriengsinyos, Dr Hidemi Takimoto
CHAIRPERSON AND SPEAKERS
Prof Dr Connie Weaver
San Diego State University, USA
BiographyProf Dr Connie M. Weaver, San Diego State University, United States of America Prof Weaver is a Distinguished Research Professor in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences at San Diego State University, San Diego, CA and Distinguished Professor Emerita of Foods and Nutrition at Purdue University, Indiana where she taught food chemistry and nutrition courses and was department head for 25 years. She is an elected member of The National Academy of Medicine and a fellow of the American Society for Nutrition, the Institute of Food Technologists, the American Heart Association, and the American Society of Bone and Mineral Research. She is also a member of the Science Advisory Boards of FDA, the California Prune Board, California Walnut Board, and Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center. Dr. Weaver is past president of American Society for Nutrition.
Dr E Siong Tee
SEA-PHN Network /Nutrition Society of Malaysia /
ILSI SEA Region Nutrient Recommendations Working Group Biography
Dr E Siong Tee, Chair, Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition (SEA-PHN) Network / Immediate-Past President, Nutrition Society of Malaysia Dr E Siong Tee is the Chair of the Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition Network which comprised the Nutrition Societies of five key SE Asia Countries. He is currently a Nutrition Consultant for TES NutriHealth Strategic Consultancy. Dr. Tee was Head of the Cardiovascular, Diabetes and Nutrition Research Centre of the Institute for Medical Research (IMR) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, until his retirement in February 2002, after serving for 30 years. He was President of the Nutrition Society of Malaysia (NSM) till March 2024. In this capacity, he has led the implementation of various community nutrition promotion programs including the Nutrition Month Malaysia program since 2002. He is also Vice-President of the Federation of Asian Nutrition Societies (FANS). Dr Tee is a member of several Technical Working Groups of the Ministry of Health Malaysia, including the committees related to Malaysian Food Regulations and Codex Alimentarius. He initiated the formation of the Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition (SEA-PHN) Network in 2014 and is the current Chairman of the Network. Dr Tee is also Adjunct Professor of the International Medical University, Malaysia.
Dr E Siong Tee has been a Member of the Board of Directors of ILSI SEA Region since 1996 and Scientific Coordinator of ILSI Malaysia Country Committee since 2005.
Assoc Prof Dr Emorn Udomkesmalee
Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Thailand /ILSI SEA Region Nutrient Recommendation Working Group Biography
Assoc Prof Dr Emorn Udomkesmalee, Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Thailand Assoc Prof 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 Foundation Board of Trustees. She currently serves on various international positions: Standing Advisory Group on Nuclear Applications (SAGNA)- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); Paris Peace Forum-Independent Expert Panel- Nutrition for Growth Summit (N4G) 2025; 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 (ANH) Academy; International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) Global Board; Vanguard Committee of ILSI's project on Applications of Globally Harmonized Nutrients, Co-Chair Nutrient Recommendations Working Group, and Scientific Director of ILSI Southeast Asia Region.
At national level, she holds the position of the 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); member of the Board of Directors-Ajinomoto Foundation/Thailand; and Nutrition Advisor-Global Innovation Center, Thai Union Group.
Her research interests include micronutrients; efficacy of food-based interventions; 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).
Assoc Prof Dr Wantanee Kriengsinyos
Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Thailand
BiographyAssoc Prof Dr Wantanee Kriengsinyos, Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Thailand Dr. Wantanee Kriengsinyos is an Associate Professor in the Human Nutrition Unit at the Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University (INMU). A distinguished Thai nutrition scientist and registered dietitian, Dr. Kriengsinyos has extensive experiences in various domains of nutrition and dietetics research. She has served as the Director of the Master's Program in Nutrition and Dietetics (International Program) and as Deputy Director for Research at INMU. Currently, she is an active committee member of the Master's Program at INMU and contributes to multiple health-related organizations, including the Thai Dietetic Association, the Diabetes Association of Thailand, and the Nutrition Association of Thailand.
Her current research is focusing on the development of the "Healthier Choice" nutrition symbol, a simplified nutrient labeling system designed to guide consumers toward food products with reduced sugar, fat, and sodium content. This initiative also aims to motivate food manufacturers to reformulate their products for healthier options. Additionally, she conducts research studies utilizing stable isotope techniques to evaluate energy expenditure and metabolism in both children and adults, and evaluate protein quality. Furthermore, she has led numerous clinical trials investigating the metabolic effects of consuming specific foods, such as coconut milk and Thai fruits, on blood glucose and cholesterol levels in Thai adults. She earned her Ph.D. in Nutritional Science, alongside her dietetic training, from the University of Toronto, Canada. She also holds an M.S. in Nutrition and a B.S. in Nursing and Midwifery from Mahidol University.
Dr Hidemi Takimoto
National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Japan
BiographyDr Hidemi Takimoto, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Japan Dr. Hidemi Takimoto is a Doctor of Medicine and Director of the National Institute of Health and Nutrition, Japan. She worked as Researcher at the Division of Maternal and Child Nutrition, National Institute of Health and Nutrition in Shinjuku, Tokyo from September 1994 to March 2005 and as a Senior Researcher at the Department of Health Promotion Research, National Institute of Public Health in Saitama, Japan from April 2005 to March 2012. Dr. Takimoto is also a member of the Japanese Society of Nutrition and Dietetics, Japanese Society of Public Health, Japanese Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and American Society of Nutrition. Her main research interests include maternal and child nutrition, public health nutrition, and dietary surveys. She has served in government committees, including the latest Dietary Reference Intakes for the Japanese 2025.
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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
DAY 1, AUGUST 6, 2025
Session 1Nutrition 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 3Nutrition 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.
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.
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
The 2-day symposium will be held at:
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:
View PostersREGISTRATION
Update on Registration:In-person registration is now closed.
Participants who wish to attend virtually may register until August 5, 2025, 6PM SGT.
| VIRTUAL | |
| Industry | 400 SGD |
| Government / Academia | 250 SGD |
PROGRAM AGENDA
DAY 1: August 6, 2025, Wednesday
08:00 - 08:45 hr Registration08:45 - 08:55 hr Welcome Remarks
Session 1 - Nutrition and Aging: Scientific Insights, Research and Strategies for Healthy Longevity (08:55 - 14:00 hr) 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
10:30 - 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)
12:40 - 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) 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
15:30 - 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 AgendaModerator: 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) 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) 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
10:55 - 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
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) 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
15:20 - 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 PracticeModerator: 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 Download Program Agenda
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
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
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
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
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
Prof Barry Halliwell, Biomedical Advisory Council, Technology and Research, A*STAR, and Office of the Provost, National University of SingaporeProfessor 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
Prof Roger Fielding, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University, USAProf 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
Prof Tamas Fülöp, Research Center on Aging, University of Sherbrooke, Canadaamas 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
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
Prof Michael Fenech, Genome Health Foundation, AustraliaProf 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)
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
Prof Dr Cuilin Zhang, Global Centre for Asian Women's Health (GloW), NUS MedicineProf 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
Prof Johan Eriksson, A*STAR Institute for Human Development and Potential (A*STAR IHDP) / Human Potential Translational Research Programme, NUS MedicineProfessor 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
Prof Angela Wang, Medicine Academic Clinical Programme, SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre, SingaporeProfessor 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
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
Prof Dr Kazuko Ishikawa-Takata, Toyo University, JapanProf 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
Dr Kai Lin Ek, Health, Nutrition & Care APAC, dsm-firmenichDr. 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
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
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
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)
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.
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
Assoc Prof Samuel Chew, Department of Geriatric Medicine, Changi General Hospital, SingaporeDr 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
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
Dr Aaron Thong, Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI), A*STAR, SingaporeAaron 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
Dr Conor Delahunty, Global Sensory & Consumer Insights, Symrise Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, SingaporDr. 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
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
MMr Martin Teo, Food Applications/Innovation, U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) SEA, SingaporeAs 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.
Dr Jeremy Lim
AMILI, Singapore
Dr Jeremy Lim, AMILI, SingaporeMBBS, 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
Prof Jean Woo, SH Ho Centre for Gerontology and Geriatrics, The Chinese University of Hong KongProf 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
Prof Paulin Straughan, Centre for Research on Successful Ageing ROSA, Singapore Management UniversityProfessor 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
Prof Yin-Leng Theng, Ageing Research Institute for Society and Education (ARISE), Nanyang Technological University, SingaporeProf. 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
Mr Shawn Roy, Haleon Singapore Pte Ltd/ Human8 Consumer insights, SingaporeMr 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
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
Dr Priya Jayaprakash, Healthy Ageing Programmes, Physical Activity & Healthy Ageing Division, Health Promotion Board, SingaporeDr 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
Ms Gladys Wong, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, NHG Health, SingaporeGladys 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.
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Dr Yen Ling Low
Abbott Nutrition R&D, Singapore
Dr Yen Ling Low, Abbott Nutrition R&D, SingaporeYen 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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Food allergies affect millions of individuals and pose significant challenges to food safety management worldwide, including the Asia Pacific region. This trend has led to heightened concerns among consumers, healthcare professionals, and food manufacturers, emphasizing the need for more stringent regulations and improved allergen control measures. To address these concerns, regulatory agencies are continuously updating food allergen policies based on the latest scientific evidence.
Hosted by the Asian Life Sciences Institutes Network (ALSIN), comprising of ILSI Asia entities and Shanghai JS Life Sciences Institute, and co-organized with ILSI Global, this conference provided a platform for scientists, experts, industry professionals, policymakers, researchers, and healthcare practitioners to explore the latest scientific advancements, challenges, regulatory updates, and risk assessment approaches in food allergy prevention and management. Participants were able to engage in meaningful discussions, share experiences, and develop strategies to address current and emerging allergen-related challenges.
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As part of the ongoing regional initiatives to strengthen science-based food safety in Southeast Asia, this workshop, co-organized by International Commission on Microbiological Specifications for Foods (ICMSF) and South-East Asia Food and Agricultural Science and Technology (SEAFAST), IPB University, Indonesia, featured global and regional food safety experts who reviewed key issues in food safety and the application of MRA in science-based food safety management. It highlighted the latest developments in MRA science alongside the practical aspects for implementing risk-based food safety practices, assisting public health officials involved in food safety, as well as food suppliers in all aspects of the food supply chain.
PROGRAMME
09:00-09:30 AM Opening Remarks by FST-IPB and SEAFAST-IPB, ILSI SEA Region, and ICMSF
Session 1: Principles and Importance of MRA in Food Safety ManagementChair: Mr. Geoffry Smith, President, ILSI SEA Region, Singapore 09:30-10:10 AM
Introduction of ICMSF and Risk-based Food Safety Management - Link between Government and Food Industry
Dr. Leon Gorris, ICMSF contact for Codex/WHO/FAO, Food Safety Futures, The Netherlands 10:10-10:40 AM
Microbiological Risk Assessment in Southeast Asia : Current Gaps, Emerging Opportunities, and the Role of Whole Genome Sequencing in Strengthening Evidence-Based Food Safety
Dr. Chai Lay Ching, Sunway University, Malaysia 10:40-11:10 AM
Challenges and Misconceptions Concerning Pathogen Testing in View of Microbiological Risk Management
Dr. Marcel Zwietering, ICMSF Chairman, Wageningen University, The Netherlands
11:10-11:30 AM Break
Session 2: Food Safety Management benefits from Risk AssessmentChair: Dr. Marcel Zwietering, ICMSF Chairman, Wageningen University, The Netherlands 11:30-12:00 NN
Learnings from the South African Listeria monocytogenes Outbreak and Associated Tegulatory Developments
Dr. Lucia Anelich, ICMSF member, Anelich Consulting, South Africa 12:00-12:30 PM
Risk Assessment and Management Case Studies: Prioritization of Food Pathogen Pairs and Estimation of Rejection Risk of Food Shipments
Dr. Ratih Dewanti-Hariyadi, ICMSF Member, IPB University, Indonesia 12:30-13:30 PM
Group Picture, Lunch, Networking Session 3: Forward Outlook and Discussion
Chair: Dr. Leon Gorris, Food Safety Futures, The Netherlands 13:30-14:00 PM
Big Data and its (artificially) Intelligent Use in Dynamic Food Safety Risk Management in the Food Chain
Dr. John Donaghy, ICMSF member, Nestlé, Switzerland (online presentation) 14:00-15:00 PM
Panel Discussion with speakers and Q&A from attendees in the room and online
15:00-15:15 PM Closing of the Workshop (SEAFAST-IPB, ILSI SEA Region; ICMSF)
CHAIRPERSON AND SPEAKERS
Mr. Geoffry Smith
President, ILSI SEA Region, Singapore
Dr. Leon Gorris
ICMSF contact for Codex/WHO/FAO, Food Safety Futures, The Netherlands
Dr. Chai Lay Ching
Sunway University, Malaysia
Dr. Marcel Zwietering
ICMSF Chairman, Wageningen University, The Netherlands
Dr. Lucia Anelich
ICMSF member, Anelich Consulting, South Africa
Dr. Ratih Dewanti-Hariyadi
ICMSF Member, IPB University, Indonesia
Dr. John Donaghy
ICMSF member, Nestlé, SwitzerlandFor more information on the presentations, visit the Workshop webpage:
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