Dr. Patra has a brilliant academic records throughout his career. He ranked First in Agricultural stream in West Bengal Board in 1971. He also secured Second position during graduation and First position in post graduation from BCKV in 1976 and 1978, respectively. Dr. Patra did his Ph.D. in 1982 from Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. Dr. Patra presently working as the Vice-Chancellor of Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal, India. Dr. Patra is a Fellow of the Indian Society of Soil Science, New Delhi, National Academy of Sciences, Allahabad and National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, New Delhi.

Herbal Medicine

After having served as head of pharmacological research laboratories of a phyto-pharmaceutical manufacturer (Dr. Willmar Schwabe GmbH & Co. KG, Karlsruhe, Germany) in 2005, Dr. Chatterjee has been collaborating with several academic and industrial research groups in India, and elsewhere, or mentoring and supervising graduate and post graduate students undergoing training in medicinal phytochemistry and studying Ayurvedic medicine in Benaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. Being trained as a medicinal chemist, his major research interests since 1972 has been to identify, standardize, and validate bioassays and biomarkers potentially useful for biomedical translation research based on more holistic biomedical principles. Ultimate goal of his research efforts is to translate available preclinical and clinical information on traditionally known medicinal and food plant in terms of modern life sciences, or for obtaining novel therapeutic leads from them.

preclinical and clinical information on traditionally known medicinal and food plant in terms of modern life sciences, or for obtaining novel therapeutic leads from them.

Head of Global Project Management Nutraceuticals at Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany Experienced Head Of Project Management with a demonstrated history of working in the human pharmaceuticals and animal health industry. Strong program and project management professional skilled in Nutraceuticals for Animals as well as in Human Pharmaceutics in all necessary aspects. Profound strategic portfolio management and networking skills.

Nutraceuticals & Pharmaceutics

Firas Abdallah is the CEO & Co-Founder of MX Nutraceuticals, a nutraceuticals startup currently specializing in nootropics. As a CEO, Firas’s job is not restricted to the business side of the company; he is equally involved in product development and R & D. Firas attended university in London, UK, where he graduated with a bachelor’s in finance from Hult and a MBA from Richmond University. Even while studying his business degrees, Firas was always simultaneously interested in other academic and scientific fields, which is why he prefers to be involved in both the science and business sides of his company. Firas sees the need for positive changes in the nutraceutical industry aiming at raising the industry standards and at the same time at brightening the current public perception of the industry.

Nutraceuticals

Prof. Mohamed Fawzy Ramadan Hassanien is a Professor of Biochemistry at Zagazig University (Egypt). Currently he is a Professor at Umm Al-Qura University (KSA). Prof. Hassanien obtained his PhD (2004) in Food Chemistry from Berlin University of Technology (Germany). Prof. Hassanien continued his research in ranked universities in different countries such Finland and USA. In 2012, he appointed as a visiting Professor in School of Biomedicine, Far Eastern Federal University (Vladivostok, Russia). Prof. Hassanien published more than 180 articles and reviews in international journals with high IF as well as several books (Scopus h-index is 32).

Food Chemistry

Dr. Gláucio Diré Feliciano holds a degree in Biological Sciences from the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ/ Brazil), a master's degree in Human and Experimental Biology (Morphological Sciences) from the University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ/ Brazil) and a PhD in Biology (area of concentration in Nuclear Biosciences) by the University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ/ Brazil). He concluded his postdoctoral fellowship in Experimental Pathology at the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ/Brazil). He is currently a research professor in the area of Neuropharmacology and Neurochemistry at the Foundation University State University of the West Zone (UEZO/ Rio de Janeiro/ Brazil), where he is responsible for the research line entitled "Study of the biological effects of natural products with investigative interest in Brazil's unique health system. ", which is developed in the Laboratory of Chemical and Biological Analysis-LAQB (UEZO/ Rio de Janeiro/ Brazil). He is also a Full Professor III at Estácio de Sá University (UNESA/ Rio de Janeiro/ Brazil). He is a Fellow of the American Association for Science and Technology.

Neuropharmacology and Neurochemistry

Handan Hila has completed master's degree in Ankara University, School of Veterinary Medicine, 1993-1998 & In 1998-2002 completed Ph.D. in Internal Medicine from Ankara University, Health Sciences Institute & From 2002-2003 worked as Head of Department of Internal Medicine School of Veterinary Medicine, Ondokuz & worked as a tutor in Mayis University Mudurnu Poultry college, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu & From 2003-2012 worked as assistant professor for Department of Internal Medicine & Veterinary Medicine, Ondokuz Mayis University. The Main Research Interests are epithelial duct diseases, viscus diseases, inflammatory bowel disease, and infectious disease in animals and internal diseases of horses. Expert of laboratory animals research

Main research interests are gastrointestinal diseases, hepatic diseases, inflammatory bowel disease and infectious disease in animals and internal diseases of horses. Expert of laboratory animals research methods

Associate Professor Dr Azidah Abdul Kadir, a medical Consultant, researcher and Novelist, is a former head of department, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia and a member of the Conjoint Board of Family Medicine Malaysia. She is currently working as Family Physician Consultant and researcher in Universiti Sains Malaysia. She has many international publications in medical field which includes natural products, diabetes, osteoarthritis and geriatric. She has received recognition for her work through various awards at the national and international level. She also has been appointed as reviewer and editorial board for the international/local journals. She has a deep interest in complementary/alternative medicine and believes that natural product has a huge potential in contributing the development of bioeconomy industries.

Alternative medicine

Iman Hakim is a professor of public health and the Dean of the University of Arizona College of Public Health. She is internationally known for her translational research on the role of bioactive food compounds in modulation of oxidative damage and prevention of chronic diseases. She has been the Principal Investigator of several large-scale clinical trials focused on nutrition and cancer prevention. Dr. Hakim earned her medical degree from Cairo University in Egypt and her PhD from Ain-Shams University in Cairo, Egypt. She received her MPH degree in Preventive Medicine from the University of Arizona, College of Medicine.

Clinical Nutrition

David O. Kennedy, PhD, is Professor of Biological Psychology and the Director of the Brain Performance and Nutrition Research Centre at Northumbria University in the United Kingdom (www.nutrition-neuroscience.org). His own research involves investigating the effects of nutritional interventions, including vitamins and minerals, omega-3 fatty acids, amino acids, and a host of plant-derived extracts and compounds, including polyphenols and caffeine, on human brain function. His recently published book, Plants and the Human Brain (Oxford University Press), describes the psychopharmacology and plant ecological ‘secondary metabolite’ roles of a multitude of plant-derived compounds. Sciences since 2004. In June 2004 he Migrated to Australia as a Skilled Professional and got Australian Citizenship, Completed his M.Sc in Clinical Nutrition from University of Wollongong Australia in 2007.Worked in Nutrition Australia as a Nutritionist , From October 2010 to date working in Umm Al Qura University (UQU) Makkah Saudi Arabia as a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Nutrition Department and Teaching Dietetics and Supervising Research Projects as well, He has presented on Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus and its Relation to Diet and Physical work in Azad Jammu & Kashmir in Fist International Conference and Exhibition on Nutritional Science & Therapy in August 2012 in Philadelphia USA organized by OMICS and he also presented in 2ndInternational Conference and Exhibition on Nutritional Science & Therapy in July 2013 in Philadelphia USA organized by OMICS on Anemia Status in a sample of Female Students of Umm Al-Qura University Holy Makkah Western Saudi Arabia KSA.

Investigating the effects of nutritional interventions, including vitamins and minerals, omega-3 fatty acids, amino acids, and a host of plant-derived extracts and compounds, including polyphenols and caffeine, on human brain function.

Mingruo Guo, a food chemist and inventor, specializes in the areas of functional foods, whey based environmentally safe products, prebiotics and probiotics, infant formula, herbs and nutritional food development. His ongoing research projects include whey protein-based, environmentally safe adhesive and glue products; milk, soy and oat-based symbiotic foods; soy-based coffee creamer; application of limited proteolysis of milk proteins in infant formula; and functional goat-milk yogurt kefir. He is author of the textbook "Functional Foods- Principles and Technology", published in 2007. He serves as a consultant to both trouble shoot and help food manufacturers develop new products. He has a patent on spray drying technology and two others pending on functional foods and whey protein based wood finishes.

Clinical Nutrition

Fayaz Ahmed Sahibzada Completed his Master of Science Honors in Human Nutrition in 1999 from NWFP Agricultural University Pakistan, He worked as a Clinical Dietitian in Abbas Institute of Medical Sciences since 2004. In June 2004 he Migrated to Australia as a Skilled Professional and got Australian Citizenship, Completed his M.Sc in Clinical Nutrition from University of Wollongong Australia in 2007

Clinical Nutrition

Susanne Bügel completed her Master of Science (1990) MSc (Human nutrition), Odense University and PhD (1996) from Odense University, Faculty of Medical Sciences. Her present Research areas include bioavailability and function of micronutrients and bioactive dietary components, food production system and dietary quality, prevention of lifestyle diseases and quality of life. She is having scientific publications which include more than 140 publications of which 64 have been published in international journals with peer review.

Clinical Nutrition

Abdullah Al Ghamdi is the Director of health care specialty center. He has also served as the Co-Director of Medical Internship Unit, College of Medicine. He has been elected as the chief block coordinator of King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences. He is the coordinator of undergraduate family medicines and has served as the assistant professor of family medicine

Clinical Nutrition

Maria-Luz Fernandez is a Professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Connecticut. She is a leading authority on the effects of dietary interventions on dyslipidemias, oxidative stress and inflammation as it relates to cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome and type-2 diabetes. She uses the guinea pig model to elucidate the mechanisms by which different types of fat, dietary fiber, carbohydrate restricted diets and antioxidants reduce the risk for hepatic steatosis, systemic inflammation and atherosclerosis. Her research has been supported by the Federal Government, Industry and Food Commodities. She has co-authored 235 peer-reviewed papers, 13 book chapters plus over 240 scientific abstracts. She has been invited to present her research in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Egypt, Ecuador, Korea, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Spain, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. She has graduated 34 PhD and 19 Master’s students who currently have prominent positions in Industry and Academia.

Effects of dietary interventions on dyslipidemias, oxidative stress and inflammation as it relates to cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome and type-2 diabetes.

Director of the Territorial Nephrology Department – Cagliari Italy from 20 years. Main veiw researches: new and advanced dialytic techniques; prevention of Chronic Renal diseases by nutritional and pre-dialysis teams. spending review of methodologies and pharmaco economy. From 1998 I was using and improving combined nutritional and tailored dialysis; guidelines of water for dialysis, peritoneal dialysis. Reviewer of international journals: Kidney International, Nephron, Nephrology Dialysis and Transplantation, Journal of Nephrology, American Journal of Kidney Disease, Artificial Organs, BMC Nephrology ; Member of Editorial Boarding of Giornale Italiano di Nefrologia, Journal of Nephrology, Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica, Clinical Nephrology.International Journal of Artificial Organs. Member of Italian Society of Nephrology from 1980. Author / co-author of 374 scientific publications and abstracts of Nephrology 68 on med-line.

New and advanced dialytic techniques; prevention of Chronic Renal diseases by nutritional and pre-dialysis teams. spending review of methodologies and pharmaco economy.

F. Javier Señoráns is Doctor of Science and has developed its research and teaching career in the field of Science and Food Technology for more than 25 years in different Spanish research centers and the University of Uppsala in Sweden, and since twelve years is Professor in Food Technology of the Autonomous University of Madrid.Currently, Professor Señoráns heads a research group in Food Science of the UAM, specializing in clean extraction processes for new bioactive ingredients and functional food production and healthy lipid modification and design. He is director of projects and research contracts on natural extracts using clean and synthesis of structured lipids and coauthor of more than one hundred international scientific papers technologies.

F. Javier Señoráns Rodríguez research interest is on clean extraction processes for new bioactive ingredients and functional food production and healthy lipid modification and design

Dr. Minich earned her BA in biology at Augustana University, her MS in human nutrition and dietetics at University of Illinois – Chicago and her PhD at the University of Groningen (Netherlands), where her dissertation topic was Essential Fatty Acid Absorption and Metabolism. She is a fellow of the American College of Nutrition, an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP), a Certified Nutrition Specialist, a Certified Nutritionist (Washington State Department of Health) and a registered yoga teacher (Yoga Alliance). Dr. Minich has wide-ranging experience in nutritional science, industry and education, having served as a senior research scientist for General Mills, product formulator and clinical research scientist for Cooke Pharma, vice president for scientific affairs at Metagenics, technical and creative curriculum consultant at the Institute for Functional Medicine, and clinical nutritionist at MetaProteomics, Inc. Functional Medicine Research Center (FMRC). She is a member of the Institute for Functional Medicine Nutrition Board, The American Society of Nutrition Science, the American College of Nutrition and the American Association of Diabetes Educators. Dr. Minich is also the developer of The Detox Summit.

Detoxification and Biotransformation Pathways and Imbalances

Teruyoshi Amagai has completed his MD and PhD from University of Tsukuba, Japan and Clinical Practice from the Birmingham Children’s Hospital in UK during 1993 and 1994. He is the Professor of Mukogawa Women’s University since 2007 and has been In-charge of drawing up member, “Dietary Reference Intakes for Japanese (2015), developed by the Ministry of Health Labor and Welfare, Japanese Government. He is the Editorial Member, Nutrition in Clinical Practice, academic journal of American Society for Parent and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN).

Nutrition and Dietetics, Pediatrics

N Arlappa has completed his MD in Community Medicine from NTR University of Medical Sciences, India. He has been working as Nutrition Scientist in the Division of Community Studies, National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Indian Council of Medical Research, Hyderabad, India, since 1997. He has 18 years research of experience in the field of Public Health Nutrition and published more than 50 scientific papers in peer-reviewed national and international journals. He has also published 4 book chapters, completed more than 40 research studies and published more than 250 technical reports. He has attended and presented more than 25 scientific papers in national and international conferences/workshops. He is the Faculty Member for the Courses of MPH (NIE), MSc (Nutrition) and PG Certificate course in Applied Nutrition at NIN and currently working as a Deputy Director.

Public Health Nutrition

Prof. Louay Labban has completed his PhD from La Sale University in the USA in 1995 and postdoctoral studies from Lund University in Sweden. He has been a professor of clinical nutrition at A’Sharqiyah University in the Sultanate of Oman since 2014. Before, he taught nutrition courses in different universities in Syria and in the USA and he also worked for well-known pharmaceutical companies studying the drug-nutrient interaction and the effect of newly developed medications on the nutritional status of patients. He has published more than 35 papers in reputed journals and has been serving as an editorial board member of scientific journals. Professor Labban is affiliated with American Diabetes Association and American Overseas Dietetic Association ( AODA).

Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics

Ozlem Tokusoglu has completed her Ph.D. at Ege University Engineering Faculty, Department of Food Engineering at 2001. She is currently working as Associate Professor Dr FACULTY MEMBER in Celal Bayar University Engineering Faculty Department of Food Engineering. Tokusoglu performed as Visiting Scholar at the Food Science and Nutrition Department /University of Florida, Gainesville-Florida-USA during 1999-2000 and as Visiting Professor at the School of Food Science, Washington State University, and Pullman, Washington, USA during April-May 2010. Professor Tokuşoğlu organized and directed the International Congress titled ANPFT2012 (Advanced Nonthermal Processing in Food Technology: Effects on Quality and Shelf-Life of Food and Beverages) as Congree Chair and Director, in May 7–10, 2012 at Kusadasi-Aegean, Turkey. She served as an organizing committee mem¬ber (OCM) at the 2nd International Conference and Exhibition on Nutritional Science & Therapy Conference in July 2013 in Philadelphia, USA and Co-Chair at the FOOD TECHNOLOGY 2014 conference (3rd International Conference and Exhibition on Food Processing and Technology) in July 2014 in Las Vegas, USA. She is recently serving as FOOD and NUTRITION Group Chair of USA Conference Series LLC Group, Nevada. She also served as Chair of FOOD TECHNOLOGY 2015 (4th International Conference on Food Processing and Technology) in August 10–12,2015 in London, UK; as Chair of NUTRITION 2015 (4th International Conference on Nutrition) in October 26-28,2015 in Chicago, Illinois, USA; as Chair of NUTRITION 2016 (5th International Conference on Nutrition) in September 14-17, 2016 in San Antonio,Texas, USA; as Chair of FOOD TECHNOLOGY 2016 (5th International Conference on Food Processing and Technology) in October 27-29, 2016 , Rome, ITALY; as Chair of NUTRITION AND FOOD SCIENCE 2017 in 29-31 May,2017 in Osaka,JAPAN. She is currently Chair of the FOOD TECHNOLOGY 2017 in October 23–25 in Paris, FRANCE. Dr. Tokuşoğlu is Main Associate Editor of WILEY- Journal of Food Processing and Preservation (JFPP), USA Tokusoglu is CRC Press Taylor and Francis BOOK EDITOR. She has published scientific edited book titled 2011-Fruit and Cereal Bioactives: Chemistry, Sources and Applications, ISBN 9781439806654 by CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group at 2011, and another book titled Improving Food Quality with Novel Food Processing Technologies, ISBN 9781466507241 by CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group at 2015 and book titled Food By-Product Based Functional Food Powders, (The Nutraceuticals: Basic Research/Clinical Application Series Book) for CRC Press, Taylor & Francis, Boca Raton, Florida, USA. ISBN 9781482224375 at 2018. She has published many research papers in peer-reviewed international journals, international book chapters, and international presentations (as oral and posters) presented at international congresses and other organizations. Professor Tokusoglu is also currently Manager (CEO) of the SPİL INNOVA Ltd.Şti. Food, Research and Consultancy in DEPARK Technopark, Dokuz Eylul Technology Development Zone, İzmir, Turkey as her official additional responsibility; this organization has been working in University- Industry Relationship studies in DOKUZ EYLUL UNIVERSITY, Izmir

Food Chemistry & Quality Control & Novel Processing & Nutrition

Christopher Smith Visiting Professor Food Science and Technology, University of Chester Manchester Metropolitan University The University of Salford Chester, United Kingdom

Food Science and Technology

A Co-Chair Reader University of Glasgow, UK

Exploiting bioenergy and microalgae, laser asteroid deflection and laser and combined systems for inactivation of microorganisms. Areas permeating each theme are complex experimentation, real time detection, monitoring and control of processes.

Professor of Food Science Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences Director of the Centre of Food Rrsch & Innovation, Lincoln University, New Zealand

Food and Nutrition, Food Quality and Consumer Acceptance, Food Biochemistry.

Dr. Gary Stoner is Professor of Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Division of Hematology and Oncology, specializing in the fields of chemical carcinogenesis and cancer chemoprevention. He serves as Director of the Molecular Carcinogenesis and Chemoprevention Program in the newly developing Cancer Center. Dr. Stoner received his PhD in microbiology from the University of Michigan in 1970 and became involved in cancer research as a post-doctoral fellow and research scientist at the University of California-San Diego (UCSD). While at UCSD, his research was focused on the development of a mouse model of lung cancer for the identification of environmental carcinogens and for mechanistic studies of lung carcinogenesis. He then joined the Laboratory of Human Carcinogenesis at the National Cancer Institute where he conducted research on the metabolism of tobacco carcinogens in human lung tissues and developed human lung cell culture systems for investigations of carcinogen/oncogene-induced cell transformation. He became involved in chemoprevention research in the early 1980’s while at the Medical College of Ohio, initially investigating the chemopreventive potential of naturally-occurring ellagitannins and isothiocyanates in the rodent lung and esophagus. As an extension of research with ellagic acid, Dr. Stoner’s laboratory developed a “food-based” approach to the prevention of esophagus and colon cancers in rodents and in humans using freeze-dried black raspberries. His research is documented in more than 350 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, and he has edited several books. Dr. Stoner joined MCW after nearly 20 years at the Ohio State University College of Medicine where he held the positions of Lucius Wing Endowed Chair in Cancer Research and Therapy, Associate Director for Basic Research and Director of the Chemoprevention Program in the Cancer Center, and Chair of the Division of Environmental Health Sciences and Associate Dean for Research in the College of Public Health. In addition, he served as Director of the Laboratory of Cancer Etiology and Chemoprevention in the Arthur James Cancer Hospital and Richard Solove Research Institute. Dr. Stoner has served on several grant and contract review committees including the NIH Chemical Pathology Study Section, the NCI Cancer Biology and Immunology Contract Review Committee, and as Chair of the NIH Chemo/Dietary Prevention Study Section and the American Cancer Society Advisory Committee on Carcinogenesis, Environment and Nutrition. He has also served as President of the Carcinogenesis and Molecular Biology Specialty Sections of the American Society of Toxicology and of the Ohio Valley Society of Toxicology. He has received numerous awards including the NIH MERIT award, and the Distinguished Alumni Award and Honorary Doctorate from Montana State University. He is also a Fellow in the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Chemoprevention of aerodigestive tract cancers with naturally occurring compounds and with berries.

Graham's primary work has been applied research and teaching in the areas of environment and food, with a focus on contributing to sustainability, safety, quality and security. Research interests have included evaluation of the behaviour and impact of environmental contaminants (heavy metals and pesticides in freshwater ecosystems), development and application of rapid assays (antibodies and aptamers for authenticity, contaminants, allergens, pathogens and biomarkers), evaluation of novel or sustainable food ingredients (bioactivity, functionality, consumer acceptability) for new product development and packaging solutions to extend shelf life. Graham also has extensive experience with industry engagement through training and applied research to support translation to future commercial applications and business growth (especially SMEs). Graham is a member of the IAFRI joint venture with University of Newcastle and currently developing training, research and commercial services in food innovation and packaging technology (especially active, intelligent and sustainable packaging solutions) and continue to be an active science communicator to encourage understanding, interest and entry into science-based careers. Graham holds fellowships with the Royal Society of Biology and the Royal Society of the Arts and is a member of the Institute of Food Science & Technology and the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.

Bionanotechnologies for food safety, quality, security and supply chain integrity (fraud and terrorism control). Food Innovation and Packaging Technology.

Dr. Prasanta Kalita is a professor of Agricultural & Biological Engineering, Director of the ADM Institute for Prevention of Postharvest Loss, and the Associate Dean for Academic Programs in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES). A Fellow of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), Dr. Kalita’s areas of research include water management and environmental sustainability, hydrology, watershed and water quality, erosion and sediment control, and irrigation. He is widely recognized for his excellence in teaching, research, and advising, has worked extensively in educational development and capacity building, and in food security issues around the world. He has published more than 150 articles in journals and conferences and served as Editor-in-Chief and Associate Editor for three international journals. His career is marked impressively by over 40 honors and awards recognizing teaching excellence, research excellence, and outstanding service, culminating with the Paul A. Funk Award in ACES. Dr. Kalita has served on numerous campus committees including Academic Senate, Senate Executive Committee, University Senate Conference, Committee On Race and Ethnicity, Teaching Advancement Board, and Executives committees in the colleges of ACES and Engineering.

Water management and environmental sustainability, hydrology, watershed and water quality, erosion and sediment control, and irrigation

The primary research interest of this laboratory is in several innovative areas of artificial cells, microencapsulation, cell therapy, tissue engineering, nanomedicine, regenerative medicine, biomaterials, drug delivery, bacterial cell therapy, medical device engineering, and other biomedical technology developments. The research is focused on the development of new medical treatment strategies including novel cell and drug-based therapies. Specifically, the research team is investigating cholesterol lowering formulations, fatty liver therapeutics, therapeutic protein delivery, novel therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, inflammatory bowel diseases, wound healing, and formulations for use in colon and breast cancers. The research team is also investigating basic mechanisms for the design of artificial organ substitutes such as artificial kidney, liver and skin. In recent years, the research team has contributed to the advancement and development of bioengineered, target specific, and controlled-release delivery systems. These systems are focused on designing artificial cell microcapsules to encapsulate mammalian cells, bacterial cells and other microorganisms, enzymes, small peptides, DNA and other active drugs. Such biotherapeutics are capable of targeting specific sites and are used in our research to design formulation for clinical applications. In addition, the research team is developing systems that integrate bioengineering and tissue engineering principals, with gene and cell therapies, to design new therapeutic products. The present engineered formulations and devices have been applied in numerous areas including biomedicine, bioengineering, industry and clinical settings.

Health Food, Bioengineering, Biomedicine, Cancer, Cell therapy, Gatreointestinal model, Heart health, Medical devices, Metabolic syndrome,Microencapsulation, Microbiome Microbiota, Probiotics Targeted drug delivery

Osama Ibrahim is a highly experienced, principal research scientist with particular expertise in the field of microbiology, molecular biology, food safety, and bio-processing for both pharmaceutical and food ingredients. He is knowledgeable in microbial screening /culture improvement; molecular biology and fermentation research for antibiotics, enzymes, therapeutic proteins, organic acids, food flavors, biochemistry for metabolic pathways and enzymes kinetics, enzymes immobilization, bio-conversion, and analytical biochemistry. He was external research liaison for Kraft Foods with Universities for research projects related to molecular biology and microbial screening and holds three bioprocessing patents. In January 2005, he accepted an early retirement offer from Kraft Foods and in the same year he formed his own biotechnology company providing technical and marketing consultation for new start up biotechnology and food companies.

Microbiology, molecular biology, food safety, and bio-processing for both pharmaceutical and food ingredients.

Dr. Hettiarachchy did her Ph.D. from University of Hull, Yorkshire, England (Biochemistry, Molecular) and M.S. from University of Edinburgh Medical School, Edinburgh, Scotland (Biochemistry, Enzymology). She completed her B.S. from University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Chemistry).Dr. Hettiarachchy's research program is focused on basic and applied food proteins and peptides with an integrated approach to value addition in nutraceuticals, natural antioxidants, and antimicrobials from Arkansas-grown crops, and industry co-products. Protein research involves extraction, separation, purification, characterization, and identification using state-of-the art instrumentation and technologies, and conducting functional and functionality properties, as well as nutrient interactions, and mechanisms. Biotechnology is used in preparing bioactive peptides and researched for anti-cancer, anti-obesity, and anti-Alzheimer’s activities with mechanisms and genomics in human cell lines. Extracts derived from plant and industry-co-products including proteins and peptides are investigated for antioxidants, and antimicrobials activities with an integrated approach to meet current and future evolving research demand. Research also involves creating commercially feasible technologies of focused research aimed at conducting collaborative basic and applied research with food companies.

Basic and applied food proteins and peptides with an integrated approach to value addition in nutraceuticals, natural antioxidants, and antimicrobials from Arkansas-grown crops, and industry co-products.

Isabel M.P.L.V.O. Ferreira is Professor at University of Porto – Faculty of Pharmacy and coordinator of Food Quality and Safety research line at LAQV/REQUIMTE. Specialization: Food quality and safety, development and validation of GC and HPLC methods for analyses of nutrients and contaminants. Find new applications for brewing and agroindustry by-products, development of new functional foods. H-Index 30, published 148 indexed articles and 8 chapters. Supervised 8 PhD thesis, 24 MsD thesis and 5 Post-Doc.

Food quality and safety, development and validation of GC and HPLC methods for analyses of nutrients and contaminants

Mr. Tony Sarsam has been the Chief Executive Officer of Ready Pac Produce, Inc. since October 23, 2013. Mr. Sarsam served as the President of Direct Store Delivery (DSD) Division at Nestlé USA, Inc. He began his career with the Frito-Lay division at PepsiCo, where he spent twenty years in a diverse career that included senior roles in manufacturing, sales, distribution, finance and strategy. In 2006, he joined Nestle Dreyer's as the Executive Vice President of operations, and shortly thereafter was Executive Vice President of sales and operations. In 2010, he was tasked with starting up and leading the $4.5B Nestle Direct Store Delivery Company, which he led as President for three years. He served as Executive Vice President of Sales and Operations at Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Holdings Inc. since May 2008. He joined Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Holdings Inc. in 2006 as Executive Vice President of Operations and Supply Chain from 2006 to May 2008 and was responsible for sales, distribution, supply chain and warehousing for all of its ice cream and frozen dessert products. Mr. Sarsam joined PepsiCo's Frito-Lay as a Plant Engineer and also served a series of larger leadership roles in operations, plant management and sales, including Regional Vice President for Sales and Distribution in the west, Factory Manager, Director of Finance, Region Sales Vice President for Frito-Lay, and Vice President of Sales Strategy for PepsiCo North America. He served as Vice President of Go-to-Market Strategy of Frito-Lay. He led the development of Frito-Lay's and PepsiCo's overall supply chain and customer-service efforts. Mr. Sarsam serves as a Director of Junior Achievement of the Bay Area. He has an MBA from Stanford University. He has a degree in Chemical Engineering from Arizona State University and an MS in Management from Stanford.

Food Industry marketing and management

Education: Ph.D. (Nutrition & Biochemistry), South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota (USA) 1973 MS (Nutrition), South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota (USA) 1970 Career Chairman and Founder, UAS Laboratories, LLC. Wausau, WI (USA), April 2013-Present; President & Founder, DD Innovations, Inc., Edina, Minnesota (USA) January 2014 – Present; President , UAS Laboratories, Inc. Minneapolis, Minnesota (USA) 1979- April 2013; President, APN Laboratories, Inc. Wisconsin (USA) 2010-2013; Director, Food and Drug, South Dakota, (USA) 1973- 81; Adjunct Professor, Dept of Health & Nutritional Sciences, South Dakota State University, 2011-Present; Adjunct Professor, Department of Health Science, Minnesota State University, Minnesota (USA) 1991-1992; Vice President & Director, International Probiotics Association 2008-2011; Chairman, Kalinga HCO Foundation 2008- Present. Career Related Director, Kalinga Hospital; Director, Hospital Corporation of Odisha; President, Odisha Society of Americas; Director, International Probiotics Association; Chairman, Hindu Society of Minnesota; Chairman, Kalinga HCO foundation; Director, India Association of Minnesota; Chairman, Dr. Dash Foundation. Innovative Works Introduced acid-resistant, non-dairy probiotics in USA; Introduced quality control (CFU/g) standards for probiotics worldwide; Expanded consumer awareness on probiotics in USA that has grown from 5% ten years ago to 85% now and helped increase probiotics market from 10 million dollars to 32 billion dollars today. Developed and marketed most stable and effective probiotic strains Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS®-1 and other strain like Lactobacillus plantarum 2B . Innovator of clinically tested probiotic products – Probioplus DDS, DDS-Acidophilus, DDS-Plus, DDS-Junior and Cran-Gyn DDS. Inventor of “Method of preventing, Controlling and ameliorating Urinary tract infections and supporting digestive health by using synergistic Cranberry derivative, A D-Mannose composition and a proprietary probiotic blend with US Patent #12/889,450 (Pending). Civic Established Dr. S. K. Dash Probiotic & Prebiotic Innovation Center for Excellence and Endowed Professorship at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bhubaneswar, India and South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota, USA 2014; Helped in establishing Non Resident Oriya Facilitation center (NROFC), Bhubaneswar, India; Helped in establishing Kalinga Hospital in Odisha ; Helped in setting up Fakir Mohan University in Odisha ; Helped in setting up Regional Blood Bank in Bhubaneswar; Helped in setting up four Odisha -America Resource centers in Odisha; Provide scholarships to students of Odisha State, South Dakota State University and South Dakota School of Mines; Helped in setting up Urgent Care health center in Cuttack, India; Adopted a village, three orphanages, four high schools in Odisha, India. Set up a Polytechnic Institute for under privileged students in Odisha, India. Founding member and president, Odisha Society of Americas 1993-1995; Chairman, Hindu Society of Minnesota 1996-98; Sponsored areas- Literature & Education (Pratibha Ray, Monoj Das, Chandrasekhar Rath, Bibhuti Patnaik and others); Art and Music (Prafulla Kar, Sikander Alam, Pranab Patnaik, Akshaya Mohanty, Raghunath Panigrahi and others), Dance (Sanjukta Panigrahi, Kelucharan Mohapatra, Gangadhar Pradhan, Aruna Mohanty, Kavita Diwedi and others); Mount Everest climber, Former President of India Dr. Abdul Kalam to Minneapolis and many others. Awards and Honors Recipient “Distinguished Alumni Award”, South Dakota State University 2014; Recipient “2010 Probiotic Award”, Frost & Sullivan; Recipient “Minnesota Indo-American Association Achievement Award” 2009; Honored “Probiotic Prophet”, Healthy Living Consumer Magazine 2009; Honored “Minnesota State Senate” 2007; Recipient “Distinguished Non Resident Oriya” Government of Odisha (NROFC) 2006; Recipient “Prabasi Utkal Sanman”. “Outstanding man of the year” Odisha Society of Americas 2000; “Outstanding man of the year” Hindu Society of Minnesota 1998; Recipient “Distinguished Alumni Award”, Ch. R.N. Bidyapitha, Cuttack, India 2001; Recipient “Best of Eden Prairie Award”, U.S. Commerce Association 2009 – 2012; Recipient “Golden Arch Award”, NRI Institute for Innovation in Probiotics and medicine 1991; “Man of the year”, American Biographical Institute 1998; “Lion of the Year”, Capital Lions Club of Pierre, South Dakota 1977; Listed in who’s who in the world, who’s who in Midwest (USA) and National registry of Who’s who. Innovator and Entrepreneur nominee of America 1995. Membership Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society of North America; American Association for Advancement of Science; American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists; Institute of Food Technologists; Natural Product Association; American College of Advancement of Medicine; American Veterinary Medical Association; American Dairy Science Association; American Society of Animal Science; Council of Agricultural Science and Technology; South Dakota Academy of Science; New York Academy of Science; American College of Nutrition; The Collaborative Group; The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), Minnesota Chapter; Academy of Nutrition and Dietietics, Minnesota Chapter; Edina Chamber of Commerce.

Innovator; Entrepreneur; Philanthropist

Mirjana Menkovska is full Professor at the Department of Food Technology and Biotechnology at the Institute of Animal Science, Sts. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Macedonia. She graduated at the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy in Skopje in 1976, she took M.S. Degree in Instrumental Analysis at the same University in 1982, and Ph.D. degree in Food Technology at the University of Belgrade, Serbia in 1993. She was research visiting scientist at many known research centers in the world such as Grain Marketing research Center in Manhattan, Kansas, USA and Cereal Research Institute in Detmold, Germany and other. She published more than hundred thirty papers in domestic and foreign scientific journals; and participated at more than sixty scientific meetings in the country and abroad. She was leader of many domestic and international scientific projects. She is author of a scientific book and she has translated three books from English into Macedonian language, and has reviewed two books. She is senator at the University Senate of the University in Skopje and was its Rector candidate in 2012. Her field of expertise is food technology-cereal science and technology, food processing and new products developing, functional food, quality and safety of food and feed and food instrumental analysis. She was awarded for scientific book in 2004 and got Recognition for contribution to the Eu/ICC Cereal Conference 2002 “ECC 2002-ERA”. She was for a long time member of AACC, RACI and ICC National Delegate, as well as of many other world scientific associations and member of many Scientific and Organizing Committees at international and domestic scientific conferences.

Food Technology, Food Biotechnology and Animal Science

Dr. Sanaa Ragaee has been working as Cereal Program Manager and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Food Science at the University of Guelph, Canada since 2005 until present. She received her PhD degree in the field of grain chemistry and biochemistry from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada. Dr. Ragaee has extensive research experiences working with the grain industry in Canada including millers, bakers and food developers. She is highly skilled in the fields of grain chemistry and biochemistry. Her research areas include ingredient interactions and functionality, modifying non-gluten proteins for improved gluten-free food products, functionality of different prebiotics for the frozen dough industry, developing high fiber wheat products for the functional food industry, wheat quality, and effect of processing on bioactive components in grains. All research projects in Dr. Ragaee laboratory are supported by several food industries in Canada.

Her research areas include ingredient interactions and functionality, modifying non-gluten proteins for improved gluten-free food products, functionality of different prebiotics for the frozen dough industry, developing high fiber wheat products for the functional food industry, wheat quality, and effect of processing on bioactive components in grains.

Suzie Waddingham has been an Accredited Practising Dietitian for 20 years, with a passion for public health nutrition, evaluation and creating healthy eating among children. She has worked at a community and state government level, and more recently in academia.

She is finishing her doctorate, which presents a new way of approaching healthy eating habits among children.

Poirier has been employed at MTSU since 2005. She received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Family and Consumer Sciences from Florida State University and University of Arizona. Her Ph.D. was received in 1998 from Florida International University in Miami, Florida in Adult Education/Human Resources Development focusing on health-related quality of life within a large urban population. Prior to coming to MTSU, Dr. Poirier taught three years at Zayed University in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Additionally, she has worked at the University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Florida International University, Florida Atlantic University, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Service, and the Provincial Government of Alberta, Canada. Dr. Poirier has more than 15 years of international teaching experience working in culturally diverse environments.

Her strengths include creating innovative educational programs with a focus on food and culture, identifying appropriate nutrition outreach efforts to solve community problems, and empowering students for successful careers.

I hold a BSc in Pharmacology and Toxicology (from the University of East London-UK), an MSc in Neurophysiology (from University College London-UK), a Post-Graduate Certificate In Academic Practice (from Manchester Metropolitan University), and a PhD in Human physiology (specialising in Pharmaco-genetics at University College London-UK). My research links with institutions around the globe are maintained through my roles as grant reviewers for 10 awarding bodies worldwide, peer-reviewer for 20 journals, 3 journal editorial board memberships, research panel membership for the British Physiological Society as well as being part of the scientific committee for international conferences such as the WCAA (World Congress on Active Ageing).

Nutrition & Diet

Dr. R. te Biesebeke has a PhD from the Top Institute Food and Nutrition, the Wageningen University and Research Centre in the Netherlands, a M.Sc. in Biology from the University of Utrecht, and holds a Biochemistry Engineering (Ing) degree from Saxion Polytechnics (the Netherlands). He started his career in R&D in Molecular Biology in the Unilever Research Laboratory (the Netherlands), followed by Biochemical Research in the Laboratoire de Biochimi of the Ecole Polytechnique (Paris, France) and as PhD fellow in TNO Quality of life (the Netherlands). He had progressively evolving responsibilities in global operating businesses like FrieslandFoods (the Netherlands) and Nestlé (Switzerland). Dr. R. te Biesebeke is former task force member of ILSI Europe (Brussels, Europe) and External Expert of the World Health Organisation (Geneva, Switzerland). As Chief Scientific Officer and Chairman of the HNM Foundation.

He is interested in the Quality of life through the interaction of Human Genome, Nutrition & Microbiology

Dr. Marianna Baum is a nationally and internationally acclaimed scientist in the area of nutrition, metabolism and HIV/AIDS. She was the first scientist to investigate the relationship between HIV infection and micronutrient status. After her large-scale NIH-funded studies showed deficiencies in micronutrients as the disease progressed, Dr. Baum and her team conducted clinical trials supplementing specific micronutrients. These NIH-supported studies showed that long-term micronutrient supplementation improved nutritional status and immunity, delayed disease progression, and improved overall quality of life in HIV infected individuals. Dr. Baum’s most recent studies involve the risks for HIV and Hepatitis C disease progression in the presence of drug and alcohol abuse, their effect on liver disease, its prevention and treatment.

Nutrition, metabolism and HIV/AIDS, Metabolic effects of Hepatitis C/HIV infection, Drug and alcohol abuse and its effect on liver disease in Hepatitis C/HIV infection

Dr. Chaodong Wu, MD, PhD, is a tenured Associate Professor of Nutrition at Texas A&M University (TAMU) (College Station, Texas, USA) and a Faculty Fellow of Texas A&M AgriLife Research. Prior to his tenure, Dr. Wu was an Assistant Professor of Nutrition at TAMU (2007-2013), and a Research Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, Minnesota) (2003-2006). Since his postdoctoral training, Dr. Wu has made a series of significant contributions to the understanding of liver physiology in relation to systemic metabolic homeostasis. After his appointment at TAMU, Dr. Wu has focused his research on overnutrition-associated insulin resistance, diabetes, and fatty liver disease. Dr. Wu has also explored how overnutrition induces peripheral circadian clock dysregulation in the context of inflammation and metabolic diseases. Dr. Wu has authored and co-authored over 56 research articles and delivered over 50 presentations nationally and internationally. Currently, Dr. Wu is funded as Principle Investigator by grants from the NIH and American Diabetes Association. Dr. Wu is a full member of American Society of Nutrition, American Diabetes Association, and Chinese American Diabetes Association. Since 2010, Dr. Wu has been invited to serve on many NIH study sections and American Heart Association scientific review meetings. Dr. Wu is also a member of the editorial board of Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. Since his appointment at TAMU, Dr. Wu has chaired and served on more than 20 graduate committees, and trained 6 postdoctoral fellows.

overnutrition-associated insulin resistance, diabetes, and fatty liver disease

Duska Curic, PhD, is a full professor at the University of Zagreb, Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology. She is teaching undergraduate, graduate and PhD studies in food technology and human nutrition. She is the head of the Laboratory for Cereals Chemistry and Technology and she was the Vice-Dean for Science from 2007 to 2011 at the Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology. Duska Curic is a member of the Governing Council in the Croatian Society of Food Technologists, Biotechnologist and Nutritionists, and a member of the scientific panel on dietetic products, nutrition and allergens of Croatian Food Agency.

Grain quality; Storing and milling of cereals; Rheology and chemistry of dough; Bread industry and processing; Pasta processing; Application and advantages of extrusion technology in the food industry; Organic food production and Food chemistry

Prof. Min-Hsiung Pan completed his PhD in 1996-2000 in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from College of Medicine, National Taiwan University. Currently he is a Distinguished Professor in Institute of Food Science and Technology, National Taiwan University. The major research focus of my laboratory is to understand the molecular mechanisms responsible for natural dietary compounds on human diseases and carcinogenesis. He won the Outstanding Research Award of National Science Council in 2011 and the Ta-You Wu Memorial Award of National Science Council, Taiwan 2007. He was awarded with the 46th Ten Outstanding Young People, Taiwan in 2008 and elected Fellow in the Agricultural & Food Chemistry Division of the American Chemical Society, 2014. He is author of more than 270 articles with 8579 Citations, several chapters in 12 books and having H-index- 47.

His current research interests focus on the discovery and development of novel nutraceuticals that can be used in functional foods/dietary supplements to prevent chronic diseases such as cancer, inflammatory condition, epigenetic regulation, liver fibrosis and obesity.

Dr. Mohammad Sharif Sharifi, the CEO of Australian Food and Pharmaceutical Industries has extensive management experience in establishing companies and commercialising products. Dr Sharifi's qualifications include a Master's Degree in Chemistry, Food and Drug Analysis, (UNSW 1999) and a PhD in Medicinal Chemistry and Medical Microbiology (University of Western Sydney 2006). Sharif was also a lecturer/Medical Facilitator at UNSW, University Sydney and UWS 2003-2015.

Food, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, chemistry. He is currently involved in the establishment of a pharmaceuticals sector for the manufacturing of glucosamine, vitamin D, E, A, K, and multi-vitamins from natural ingredients.

Dr. Setareh Torabian-Riasati is the Dietetic Program (DPD) Director and Associate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). She is a nationally certified Registered Dietitian (RD) and holds a Doctorate degree in Public Health, Nutrition from Loma Linda University Medical Center. She was the recipient of the two time Polished Apple Award for excellence and teaching and mentorship. Dr.Torabian-Riasati has written for numerous journals, such as European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, British Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Human Journal of Nutrition, Journal of American Dietetic Association and many more. She has published a book chapter on Polyphenols. She is an active member of various Nutrition and Dietetic related societies including Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council of Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, and American Society of Nutrition. She also serves in editorial board of many scientific journals.

Clinical Nutrition, Study of nut consumption and health

Dr. Ardeleanu Serban is an Assistant Professor in Internal Medicine and Nephrology at the Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy. Since 3 years he works as a Nephrologist at the AURAR St Louis Centre of Dialysis. He has obtained his PhD in Nephrology. He is a member of the Romanian National Society of Nephrology (SRN) and also the Founding member of the Romanian Society of Bioethics. His research work is published in 39 journals and 9 books. He is currently conducting a study for nutritional parameters and benefits of oral supplements in dialysis patients.

Nutrition in Dialysis patients

Dr. Shaodong Guo is Associate Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Science at Texas A&M University College. He received his Ph.D in Physiology from Peking University, China. Then he completed his postdoctoral research training in Genetics, Biochemistry, and Medicine in the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the University of Illinois at Chicago, and Harvard University, respectively. Dr. Guo was an Instructor in Medicine at Children's Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School for two years prior to joining the faculty at Texas A&M Health Science Center. Currently, Dr. Guo serves as senior editor for the Journal of Endocrinology and Journal of Molecular Endocrinology, two major official journals of Endocrine Society of Europe, UK, and Australia, and he is the textbook chapter writer for Metabolic Syndrome edited by Rexford Ahima and published by Springer in 2016. Dr. Guo’s research has been funded by American Diabetes Association (ADA), American Heart Association, and the National Institute of Health. He is a recipient of ADA junior faculty award, career development award, and Richard R. Lee Award. His work has been published in a number of journals including the JBC, Endocrinology, Hypertension, Diabetes, Circulation Research, AJP, MCB, and Nature Medicine, receiving about 5,000 citations with an h-factor of 34 based on Google Scholar Citation.

Dr. Shaodong Guo's research interests include the mechanisms of insulin resistance, obesity, and diabetes, aiming at a nutritional or therapeutic intervention for the treatment of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. Dr. Guo has been working on the gene transcriptional regulation of metabolic homeostasis by insulin receptor substrate proteins (IRS) and Forkhead FoxO transcription factors with the hope of understanding how the signaling from insulin via IRS to FoxO proteins plays a key role in many fundamental cellular processes, including cellular growth and metabolism. His lab has taken a multidisciplinary approach in both cell- and animal- based experiments to investigate how different signals regulate FoxO and how dysregulation of the FoxO pathway is involved in the development of chronic diseases.

Dr. Osama Ibrahim is a highly-experienced principal Research Scientist with particular expertise in the field of microbiology, molecular biology, food safety, and bioprocessing for both pharmaceutical and food ingredients. He is knowledgeable in microbial screening /culture improvement; molecular biology and fermentation research for antibiotics, enzymes, therapeutic proteins, organic acids and food flavors; Biochemistry for metabolic pathways and enzymes kinetics, enzymes immobilization, bioconversion, and Analytical Biochemistry and Immunology , Dr. Ibrahim was external research liaison for Kraft Foods with Universities for research projects related to molecular biology and microbial screening and holds three bioprocessing patents. In January 2005, he accepted an early retirement offer from Kraft Foods and in the same year he formed his own biotechnology company providing technical and marketing consultation for new startup biotechnology and food companies. Dr. Ibrahim received his B.S. in Biochemistry with honor and two M.S. degrees in Microbial physiology/ Fermentation and in Applied Microbiology. He received his Ph.D. in Basic Medical Science (Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular biology) from New York Medical College. He is a member of American Chemical Society, American Society of Microbiology, and Society of Industrial Microbiology since 1979.

Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Food safety and Bio-processing for both pharmaceutical and food ingredients

Dr. Santosh Jain Passi is an independent Public Health Nutrition Consultant. She obtained her Ph.D. in Food and Nutrition from the University of Delhi. She has nearly 43 years of teaching experience and has guided/guiding a number of Ph.D. researchers in the field of nutrition. She is Former Director, Institute of Home Economics, University of Delhi; Associate & Honorary Consultant, Nutrition Foundation of India; Honorary Professor of Public Health Nutrition at Amity University, Noida; and Head – PHN Division, LSTech Ventures Pvt. Ltd., Gurugram. She was the former director of The Institute of Home Economics University in Delhi. She has been the Principal Investigator of various research projects funded by National /International Organizations like UGC, FAO, UNICEF, ICMR, ICAR, DRDO etc. as well as short term consultant for the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), World Bank, International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI)-India etc. She has published a number of research papers & reviews, books and Chapters, articles in various National/International journals and periodicals. Dr Passi is a Life member/ Executive Member/ member of many Professional Bodies in Nutrition, Dietetic and allied areas.

Food security with special emphasis on micro nutrient rich foods; Iron Deficiency Anaemia; Iron-folate supplementation; Cooking losses of Iodine and urinary iodine excretion; Zinc status of young children; Nutrition/Health Education and Extension activities; Nutrition programmes ICDS/Adolescent Girl schemes and MDMS; Trans fat content of fried/baked foods/oil used for frying; omega-3 and plant sterol supplementation; CVD, T2DM, Obesity and Impact of educational interventions/dietary fibre rich diets; Maternal Nutrition during pregnancy & lactation, LBW deliveries, Infant Feeding practices with especial emphasis on EBF/ complementary feeding practices; Horticulture interventions & Red Palm Oil for combating VAD.

Dr. Wan Rosli Bin Wan Ishak is the Deputy Dean at the School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus. He holds a PhD in Food Science and Nutrition. He has supervised a number of Postgraduate students. Dr. Wan has received more than 40 awards for Innovation and Presentations. His work is published in 85 Journals including the International Food Research Journal, European Journal of Nutrition, International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition etc. His work has also been published in 5 books.

Functional Foods Product Development, Food Quality and Analysis, Stability of Nutrients upon Processing and Storage

Dr. Hanee M. Al-Dmoor is a Professor of Food Science & Technology in the Department of Nutrition and Food Processing of Al-Balqa Applied University in Jordan. A national award winning Author of best text books in “Food Science & Technology” in Arabic language published 2014/2015: the 1st book in “Islamic Food Quraniq Verses-Components and Developments’ and the 2ndbook of “Food Contamination-Safety and Culture”. Wrote and published more than 40 articles and papers in different food science and technology fields. An editorial board member of journals .Served and still serving member of national, regional and international technical committees, associations and events including, a member of several technical committees/TC of Jordan Institution of Standards and Metrology/JISM and Jordanian Food and Drug Administration/JEDA’s technical committees, a technical advisor to Jordan General Association for Foodstuff , Prof. Al-Dmoor is a recognized pioneer in development of food science technology at national and MENA region countries levels and involved as a researcher, trainer and technical consultant with public, private and non-profit food sectors. A founder of Scientific Food Center a dedicated private research Center as well the non-profit organization the Scientific Facts Centre, both operated in Jordan and driven by the motto” From- Farm–to- Fork”, with a mission and vision dedicated to provide: analysis, consultation, research, assessment and developments for accreditation for certifications in ISO, HACCP, GMP and training services for developing growth strategies, awareness-raising and professionalism within food chains and stakeholders

Dr. Hanee M. Al-Dmoor Reseach Interest include Food science and Technology, Nutrition.

Randy Brown reached the highest level in men's college basketball at the NCAA level. For nearly 20 years he worked with the country's finest coaches, including Basketball Hall of Famer Lute Olson. His rise in the coaching world was matched by his dramatic plunge to the depths of depression, children deaths, prison, and a career lost forever. For nearly 20 years he has worked with the country's finest coaches, including Basketball Hall of Famer, Lute Olson. Randy reached the highest level in men's college basketball at the NCAA level, and his NCAA Division I experience includes five regular season championships, two post-season tournament championships, five NCAA Tournaments, back-to-back Big 12 titles, and the 2000 Elite Eight. Three of his Arizona players have captured a total of 10 NBA Championships. His stops include the University of Arizona, Marquette University, Iowa State University, University of North Dakota, Drake University and Stetson. Ten NBA players have benefitted from his coaching expertise, including Steve Kerr, current Golden State Warriors head coach, and Sean Elliott, National Player of the Year, 1988. He created an extensive world-wide coach mentoring program, Elite Coach Mentoring. Over 100 coaches have reached their coaching goals working with Randy. The Iowa Player Development Academy, located in Central Iowa, focuses on teaching players to play the right way. His expertise in dealing with life's adversities provides a powerful platform for his presentation, "Rebound Forward.” He delivers a one-two punch to audiences around the country through his keynote presentation in concert with his book of the same title, Rebound Forward—How to Rebound from Life’s Most Devastating Losses, and Stay in the Game.His expertise in dealing with life's adversities provides a powerful platform for his presentation, "Rebound Forward.” He delivers a one-two punch to audiences around the country through his keynote presentation in concert with his book of the same title, Rebound Forward—How to Rebound from Life’s Most Devastating Losses, and Stay in the Game.

Basketball and Sports Nutrition.

Kevin S. Murphy earned his Ph.D. in Strategic Management and Human Resources from the department of Hospitality Tourism Management, Virginia Tech, Pamplin College of Business. He is one of five Certified Executive Chefs in the USA to hold a Ph.D. He has researched and published extensively in top journals in the area of foodservice sanitation, safety and health and other restaurant related issues and he has over 70 academic publications. He has been an invited speaker and presenter nationally and internationally and has given over 100 Media interviews in TV and Press at the International, National and Local level on these topics. He worked in foodservice and the hotel industry for over 20 years and has owned or managed a variety of hospitality establishments including hotels, restaurants and catering operations. He presently holds the following industry certifications: Certified Executive Chef (C.E.C.) from the American Culinary Federation, Certified Servsafe Manager and a Certified HACCP Manager from NSF International. He began teaching at the Rosen College of Hospitality Management in the fall of 2003. He also served on the faculty of James Madison University and Virginia Tech’s Hospitality and Tourism Management departments. He holds international appointments with Florence University Arts (FUA) and the International University of Languages and Media (IULM) in Milan Italy. He holds the following industry and teaching awards: 2012 College Excellence in Graduate Teaching Award; 2011 University Teaching Award (TIP); 2008 Teacher Excellence Award; 2008 Outstanding Doctoral Research Award for a Ph.D; 2007 Banfi Vintners Faculty Institute; 2004 Darden Restaurant Faculty Summer Institute; 2004 & 1995 Chapter Chef of the Year, American Culinary Federation.

He specializes in strategic management, human resources management, operational management and cost control of foodservice organizations. He has both led and participated in hospitality projects with industry partners from Red Lobster, Darden Restaurants, Navy Lodge Association, National Association of Catering Executives, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Aruba Timeshare Association and The Reefs Resorts.

Laura Frank holds several academic degrees including a Bachelor of Science degree focusing on Pre-medicine & Nutritional Biochemistry/Metabolism, a Master’s degree in Education focusing on Nutrition & Dietetics, a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology and a Doctorate in Exercise Physiology & Health/Wellness Promotion. She has been a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) for over 20 years and has held various academic, research and/or dietetic positions focusing on areas such as Health/Wellness, Public Health, Weight Management, Sports Nutrition, Diabetes Management and Clinical Dietetics. Her post-doctoral areas of research examined the impact of lifestyle management on the attenuation of obesity, insulin resistance and other cardio-metabolic risk factors among adults with co-morbidities. She has a unique ability to be able to translate science into effective Practice Strategies to promote Health & Wellness, elevate the role of the RD & improve patient/client outcomes. She is owner of Frank Nutrition and Exercise Consulting, LLC and is available to provide clinical education, expert medical/dietetic consulting, as well as personal & corporate leadership. She is a nationally recognized speaker/trainer and is certified through the National Faculty Education Initiative as a CME presenter.

Nutrition, Public health research, Dietics, Food science and Biochemistry

Fahim Shaltout is currently working as a Professor in the Department of Food Control Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Egypt, He is Member of the Egyptian Organization for Standerization & Quality , Meat Hygiene Committee. Member EUPC (Egyptian Universities Promotion Committees) at Supreme Council Universities Egypt Higher Education Committee 102 b (2013-2016). Member of the EUPC (Egyptian Universities Promotion Committees) at Supreme Council Universities Egypt Higher Education Committee 102 (2016-2018) Judging Committee. He extended his valuable service in field of Food Control for several years and has been a recipient of few awards and grants. His research interest reflects in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.

Veterinary medicine, Meat hygiene, Food safety, Food quality and control.

Ron Fritz has been a consulting statistician in various industries for 20+ years. He is currently a global subject matter expert for PepsiCo, Inc. as Sr. Principal Engineer - Statistician. He has a wide range of experience in the application of statistics in various settings. A recent area of interest is gluten-free oatmeal compliance, where he has authored five articles on the subject. Ron holds a Phd in Industrial Engineering from Clemson University and MS/BS degrees in Systems Management and Engineering Technology from the University of Southern California and National University respectively

His area of interest is gluten-free oatmeal compliance, where he has authored five articles on the subject

Dr. Shaodong Guo is Associate Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Science at Texas A&M University College. He received his Ph.D in Physiology from Peking University, China. Then he completed his postdoctoral research training in Genetics, Biochemistry, and Medicine in the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the University of Illinois at Chicago, and Harvard University, respectively. Dr. Guo was an Instructor in Medicine at Children's Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School for two years prior to joining the faculty at Texas A&M Health Science Center. Currently, Dr. Guo serves as senior editor for the Journal of Endocrinology and Journal of Molecular Endocrinology, two major official journals of Endocrine Society of Europe, UK, and Australia, and he is the textbook chapter writer for Metabolic Syndrome edited by Rexford Ahima and published by Springer in 2016. Dr. Guo’s research has been funded by American Diabetes Association (ADA), American Heart Association, and the National Institute of Health. He is a recipient of ADA junior faculty award, career development award, and Richard R. Lee Award. His work has been published in a number of journals including the JBC, Endocrinology, Hypertension, Diabetes, Circulation Research, AJP, MCB, and Nature Medicine, receiving about 5,000 citations with an h-factor of 34 based on Google Scholar Citation.

Dr. Shaodong Guo's research interests include the mechanisms of insulin resistance, obesity, and diabetes, aiming at a nutritional or therapeutic intervention for the treatment of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. Dr. Guo has been working on the gene transcriptional regulation of metabolic homeostasis by insulin receptor substrate proteins (IRS) and Forkhead FoxO transcription factors with the hope of understanding how the signaling from insulin via IRS to FoxO proteins plays a key role in many fundamental cellular processes, including cellular growth and metabolism. His lab has taken a multidisciplinary approach in both cell- and animal- based experiments to investigate how different signals regulate FoxO and how dysregulation of the FoxO pathway is involved in the development of chronic diseases.

Education: • Ph.D. Graduate Student; Department of Biotechnology; Jadavpur University (1999) • M.S; Biophysics, Molecular Biology and Genetics; Calcutta University (1993) • B.S; Physiology, Chemistry and Zoology; Calcutta University (1991) Awards & Honors: Selected as early stage reviewer to CSI-NIH, 2014 • National Scientist Development Award by American Heart Association, 2013 • BGIA grant in Aid Award by American Heart Association, 2013 • Reviewer for American Heart Association, 2013 • Elsa Albrecht Award (1st place) by Cleveland Clinic for outstanding publication, 2006 • Travel Award winner from The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology • Junior Investigator Award finalist in The North American Vascular Biology meeting, 2006 • Awarded 2nd place in the poster competition in Research Day, 2005, Cleveland Clinic • 2nd place in the poster competition in Gordon Conference on “atherosclerosis”, 2005 • Awarded Research Fellowship by Government of India for Ph.D. thesis work • Awarded Scholarship for Bachelor of Science examination by Government of India

The Rahaman Lab is interested in elucidating the molecular signaling events underlying the pathogenesis of various inflammatory diseases, specifically, atherosclerosis and fibrosis. With our studies we hope to gain novel mechanistic insights into pathogenesis of inflammatory diseases, identify potential therapeutic targets, and discover basic molecular and cellular mechanisms of inflammation.

Gary Stoner has expertise in the fields of chemical carcinogenesis and cancer chemoprevention. Early studies in his career were focused on lung cancer and tobacco carcinogenesis. Later, his laboratory conducted research on the identification of naturally-occurring compounds to prevent cancer including ellagic acid and a series of isothiocyanate compounds that were exquisite inhibitors of lung and esophageal cancer induced by N-nitrosamine carcinogens. More recently, his laboratory pioneered a “food-based” approach to cancer prevention using freeze-dried black raspberries. Initially, the berries were found to inhibit chemically-induced cancer in the rodent oral cavity, esophagus, colon and skin through reducing cell proliferation, inflammation, angiogenesis and stimulating apoptosis. In humans, the berries were found to cause partial to total regression of premalignant lesions in the oral cavity, esophagus and colon. He will discuss the results of his studies in his presentation.

chemical carcinogenesis and cancer chemoprevention

Sima Hamadeh is an Assistant Professor and program Coordinator of Nutrition & Dietetics Sciences at Haigazian University-Lebanon. Her interests lie in such areas as the dietary motivations and behaviors in communities; the evolution of nutrition; the epidemiology of obesity especially among youth; the health promotion and communication; and the nutrition policies. Her Master and Doctoral studies were awarded respectively, the “Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2009” - as Highly Commended Award Winner and the “Prix d’Excellence Scientifique Franco-Libanais 2015” for the outstanding research project. She has several publications in scientific refereed journals and book. She has also many oral communications on public health nutrition in international and national congresses. She works closely with different national ministries and organizations, and international institutions in projects, seminars, researches and community programs. Dr. Hamadeh is also former member of several executive international Scientific Committees and Associations.

Her interests lie in such areas as the dietary motivations and behaviors in communities; the evolution of nutrition; the epidemiology of obesity especially among youth; the health promotion and communication; and the nutrition policies.

Doctoral degree of Moscow State university. He worked as Senior researcher Armenian Institute of Agriculture and Technological Institute of Amino Acids of USSR, , director of Armenian Institute of Biotechnology, deputy director of Nairit Chloroprene Rubber Plant. Sole founder of Research & Industry Centre of Photosynthesizing Organisms, Feed Additives & Physiologically Active Compounds; director of Yerevan Vitamin Plan.t Expert of EU Horizon 2020, ERA.NET and International Cooperation programs and Council of Chemistry and Petrochemistry of CIS countries. Academic Member of the Greece ATINER Academia, Member of American Chemical Society and Society of Chemical Industry (USA), Member of Editorial Boards of journals: “Journal of Chemical, Environmental and Biological Engineering" (USA), SM Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering" (USA) and Modern Management Forum (Singapore). Laureate of “The International Presidents Award for Iconic Achievement” and “Top 100 Professionals” (IBC, England), "The Albert Einstein Award for Excellence" (Top 50 Geniuses of World, ABI, USA), Marquis Who's Who 2017 Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award (USA), awards of the Armenia and former USSR

System biology, Environmental Science. Its environmental building recommendations of the THEORY OF GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT BASED ON THE USE OF MICROALGAE IN BIO AND INDUSTRIAL CYCLES. NEW DESIGN AND BUILDING OF BIOLOGICAL SYSTEM (Amazon) aimed towards new environmental policies and development of Live Conserve Industry and management changing decisions with the promotion of solutions for large-scale mitigation GHG emission, waste, generating of O2 and manufacturing of advanced biofuel as well as value-added products. It is a principal step from the non-efficient protection of the environment to its cultivation, opens an important shift towards a new design and building of a biological system.

Dr. Surajit Mitra is a Professor and Head of the Department of Post Harvest Technology under the Faculty of Horticulture at Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (Agril. University), West Bengal, India. Prof. (Dr.) Surajit Mitra acquired his B.Sc. (Ag.) Hons. degree securing a first class in 1990 from Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (Agril. University), West Bengal, India. He received the M. Sc. (Ag.) in Horticulture and Ph. D. in Horticulture degrees also from Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya in 1993 and 1998 respectively. He was awarded several National and International Fellowships, and participated in International Training Courses on Postharvest Technology, and has research experience of having worked at Kasetsart University, Thailand; Postharvest Education Foundation, USA; Agricultural Research Organization, Israel; and Wageningen University, Netherlands. He also attended and presented several research papers on postharvest technology in International Conferences in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Germany. Prof. Mitra delivered a Lead Lecture on “Tropical tubers as alternate staple crops for food and nutrition security” in the International Seminar on ‘Agriculture and Food for Inclusive Growth and Development during 14-15 January, 2017 at Lucknow, U.P., India. He also delivered an Invited Lecture in the workshop on Strengthening Impact Assessment in the CGIAR (SIAC) – Sweet potato organised by International Potato Center (CIP), Peru in Jameson Inn Shiraz, Kolkata on April 10, 2016. Prof. Mitra has published 46 research papers in peer reviewed national and international journals, authored 6 book chapters and 1 book on postharvest technology of horticultural crops in general and tropical tuber crops in particular. He has acted as an invited editor for special issues on postharvest technology in some Open Access Journals. Prof. Mitra has also been serving as a reviewer and an editorial board member of several reputed journals. Among various recognitions, Best AICRP Centre Award, Chaudhary Debi Lal Outstanding AICRP Award from Indian Council of Agricultural Research as a team member of AICRP on Tuber Crops; Best Paper Award by International Society for Horticultural Science for a collaborative research work with colleagues in Venezuela; Outstanding Scientist Award-2015 from Venus International Foundation, Chennai, India; Achiever Award-2015 from SADHNA, Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India and Eminent Scientist Award-2016 from are noteworthy.

Research Interest and area of specialization: i) Nutritional facts, postharvest quality maintenance, handling and storage of horticultural crops in general and tropical tuber crops including sweet potato in particular. ii) Pre- and post-harvest evaluation and characterization of indigenous germplasms of different horticultural crops including tropical tuber crops to identify promising types having higher productivity, better nutritional quality and longer storability. iii) Reducing food waste and enhancing food security.

Senior Manager of the Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing (NHW) area of ​​Nestlé. Academic of the Autonomous Metropolitan University. He holds two masters degrees in Nutrition from the University of Andalusia, and several graduates, including "Science and Technology for Education". He was President of the Executive Committee of the Mexican Nutrition Society and the AMENAC (Mexican Nutrition Society). Author of the Book Risk Assessment in Food.

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Massimo Collino is Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Turin (Italy) and Head of the Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Pharmacology at the Department of Drug Science and Technology (University of Turin). He worked as Visiting Scientist at the William Harvey Research Institute, University of London (UK). His current research interests are the pathophysiology and the pharmacological therapy of diet-induced insulin resistance and the related cardiovascular risk factors mainly organ-related ischemic events. He has published more than 50 papers in reputed international journals and has been serving as an Editorial Board Member of several scientific journals. He is Member of the Italian Society of Pharmacology, the European Biomedical Research Association. , British Pharmacological Society, European Shock Society.

His research activity is focused mainly on the investigation of innovative pharmacological strategies for metabolic disorders and the related cardiovascular complications.

Senior researcher and full professor in biochemistry at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Havana. From 1984-2014, he directed the Department of Biochemistry and Physiology of the Cuban Institute of Nutrition. His research work has been focused to dietary protein quality, energy recommendations and isotopic methods for the measurement of body composition, energy expenditure and Helicobacter pylori infection. He was author of the 1996 and 2008 Cuban Dietary Recommended Guidelines, national coordinator of regional research projects in Latin America, expert since 1999 of the International Agency of Atom Energy, international advisor of the Argentinean National Agency for Science and Technology, President of the Cuban Nutrition Society, member of the Spanish Nutrition Society and President of the Latin American Nutrition Society from 2009-2012. In 1982, he received the Humboldt Award of the Humboldt University, Germany for his research on dietary protein quality for maintenance and in 1995 the Pan American Health Organization´s Fred L. Soper Award for Excellence in Health Literature for his work on nutritional factors in the neuropathy epidemic on the Isle of Youth, Cuba. Member of the Organizing Committees of the ICN and Latin American Nutrition Congresses. Nutrition Professor at the International Institute for Healthcare Professionals, Boca Raton, Florida since 2015.

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He is the Founder, Director Gastrolab & NuHance Nutraceuticals LLP in India's first Digestive Diseases Screening and diagnostic focussed company utilising advances in research and technology, its mission is Innovating in Gut health and is committed to bringing advanced gut diagnostic tests to India. they provide innovative products and services to promote research and early diagnosis. As an Owner, Designated Partner, he involved in research, designing and manufacturing Dietary Health Supplement which uses principles of Ayurveda, Nutritional science and Modern medical/health sciences to innovate products related to preventive cardiology, preventive neurology, Auto immune diseases, Metabolic disorders,Woman health, Oncology and Sports nutrition. He is also the Co-Founder of Atmajyoti Ayurveda Health and Wellness Clinics, works at Ayurveda Consultant in Dr. Kolatkar's Clinic and Program Coordinator/Research Officer at Shushrut medical Care and Research Society's Hardikar Hospital

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Hafiz Ansar Rasul Suleria, currently working as Postdoctoral Fellow in Kansas State of University, He had worked as RHD Fellow in School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Australia funded by Australian Government. He worked as Postgraduate Research Fellow with Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO, Australia). In May 28th 2014, he has been awarded the Early Career Research Award, 2014 (CSIRO, University of Adelaide, Australia) on cutting edge Science Symposium funded by Australian Government. He has been working as Lecturer in Department of Food Science, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan. Recently, he has been awarded IUTOX Junior Fellowship for Young Scientist (International Union of Toxicology) for the XIII International Congress of Toxicology, June 30-July 4, 2013 in Seoul, South Korea. He has also been awarded International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) and Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) funded by Australian Government for his PhD studies in University of Queensland Australia. He has visited in different International Universities during Student Exchange Program funded by Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Mr. Suleria has been working as Research Associate in PAK-US Joint Project funded by HEC and Department of State, USA with collaboration of University of Massachusetts, USA and National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan. His research expertise is on Natural product phytochemistry, Functional & Nutraceutical foods, Food Nutrition & Metabolic Syndromes. He has got various trainings on advance analytical techniques. He has awarded various International Travel Grant Awards to attend International Conferences, Seminars and Workshops as Speaker, Co-Chair, and Mediator. He is member of various National and International Organizations like IFT, European Federation of Food Science and Technology, International Society of Food and Hygiene and PSFST, IUTOX and SOT. Mr. Suleria has published more than 20 International Research and Review Articles in various high reputed/impacted journals. He is also a potent reviewer of International Journals like International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, Critical Reviews of Food Science and Nutrition and International Journal of Food Science & Technology.

Food and Nutrition, Food Science & Technology, Functional Foods, Bioactive compounds, Marine Bioactives, Food and Medicine

She is the Co-Founder of Appetite for Health Consulting is a nutrition communications firm that provides strategy and planning, content development for high-impact marketing communications. Appetite for Health dieticians are authors and journalists who contribute to national media outlets including the Yahoo.com, MSN.com, Health.com, HuffPost, WebMD.com, USNews.com, Prevention, PopSugar.com, Livestrong.com, Refinery29 and EliteDaily.com. She works at Co-Owner of AFH Consulting Provides food and beverage nutrition communications consulting for start-ups to multinational corporations seeking to leverage nutrition with consumers and/or influencers. She is Nationally-recognized journalist, author and media spokesperson for print, online and broadcast media.

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She is the Program Coordinator at WIC and Health Insurance Access Programs, Responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating the Health Insurance Access Program and oversees a staff that includes county employees and subcontractors. And Vice Chair, Board Of Directors Of WIC Association of New York State and WIC Coordinator for Westchester County Department of Health. She is Clinical Dietitian, Pediatrics at Sodexo Dates EmployedJun 2012 – Sep 2015

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