Food & Function Blog

The 7th International Symposium on Delivery of Functionality in Complex Food Systems is being held from 5th – 8th November, 2017, in Auckland, New Zealand.

Associated with the Symposium will be a workshop on Atomic Force Microscopy and Food, to be held on November 9-10, 2017 at the University of Auckland.

The DOF2017 symposium will be, as the previous DOF meetings, the primary platform for presenting new scientific developments in complex food systems, and their applications to food engineering design, food functionality and food consumption, the concepts of complexity and emergent phenomena in food science (introduced at DOF2015) and two new hot topics: replacements for animal-derived proteins; and effects of food structures on the microbiome of the human gut.

Speakers:

Hot topics will be presented by invited world-renowned experts, and the latest research findings will be presented in short talks and poster communications.

            

                Dr. Wang                           Prof. Relkin                              Prof. Wahlqvist                            Prof. Yada

            

            Prof. Ross                             Prof. Singh                           Prof. McClements                      Prof. Jiménez-Flores

            

           Prof. Livney                    Prof. Dr. Mezzenga                               Dr. Ubbink                            Malcolm Lawn

 

Brief Background

Functional bioactive peptides are an important constitute of functional foods. In addition to providing sources of amino acids for growth and maintenance, bioactive peptides have vast potential for improving human health and preventing chronic diseases through their impact on the gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, immune, and nervous systems. Our understanding with regard to preparing bioactive peptides from their parental proteins, absorption and bioavailability, metabolism, their mechanisms of action in the prevention of chronic diseases and promotion of human has made substantial progresses over the last three decades.

Purposes of the symposium:

-To discuss the newest developments and perspectives on bioactive peptide research

-To learn about the trends and opportunities in developing bioactive peptides products

-To network and develop collaborations and partnerships among the researchers, the academic and the industry    participants

-To promote technology transfer for commercialization of bioactive peptides

Topics

1) Bioactive Peptides and Human Health: Opportunities and Challenges

2) Bioactive Peptides Preparation, Absorption and Metabolism

3) Mechanisms of Actions of Bioactive Peptides

4) New Bioactive Peptides Product Development and Regulation

Important Dates

-Call for Abstract Closes: May 1,2017

-Notification of Acceptance Deadline: May 5,2017

-Early bird Registration Closes: May 10,2017

-Onsite registration: May 26,2017

-Conference: May 27,2017

Organiser 

Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China

Co-Organisers

1) University of Alberta, Canada

2) Zhejiang University & University of Alberta Food for Health Joint Research Center

3) Alliance of antibody-based novel drug research and industrialization, Zhejiang University

Themed Collection

Food Function is proud to be publishing an online themed collection to feature papers from the conference and to highlight the latest bioactive peptide research. The deadline for submission is 30th July, 2017. Please visit the journal website for more details about scope, or contact us if you have any questions.

Chair

Dr. Jianping Wu

www.isbp2017.org

The 4th Microbiome R&D and Business Collaboration Congress: Europe is due to be held between 3rd – 4th April, 2017, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Attracting over 300 attendees, the 11th meeting in the global series will build upon the success of last year’s highly acclaimed European meeting as well as our popular American and Asia forums to explore the interface between our evolving cultures, technologies and our microbiome through a series of interactive presentations and panel discussions with leading academics and industry experts as well as venture capital investors and leading solution, service and technology providers. The Global Engage series is rapidly gaining a fantastic reputation for fostering partnerships across academia, pharma and biotech. If looking to either learn more from the top scientists in the microbiome space; showcase exciting developments in your research; or seek partnerships and funding within the industry; it is an event not to be missed.

This is an ideal platform for progressing ground breaking microbiome research into commerical products. The 4th Microbiome R&D and Business Collaboration Congress: Europe offers countless opportunities to learn, network, invest and even find investors.

Poster submission deadline: 17th March, 2017

To find out more about the conference and to register your interest, please visit their website http://www.global-engage.com/event/microbiota/

The 3rd Microbiome R&D and Business Collaboration Congress: Asia is due to be held between 1st – 2nd March, 2017, in Hong Kong

Attracting experts working in all areas of microbiome research, product development and business, the congress will explore the interface between the microbiome and our evolving cultures and technologies. During the two-day conference, there will be networking breaks to promote interaction with your peers, expert led case study presentations, a dynamic exhibition room filled with technology providers showcasing their technologies and solutions, and panel discussions exploring key issues in the field. Together, we can further develop microbiome research across the Asia-Pacific region, and begin to look towards forging collaborations and commercialising the research.

With a packed list of over 80 speakers, including leaders in the microbiome field, offering valuable insight into cutting edge research. The 3rd Microbiome R&D and Business Collaboration Congress: Asia is promising to be an event not to be missed.

Poster submission deadline: 10th February, 2017

To find out more about the conference and to register your interest, please visit their website http://www.global-engage.com/event/microbiome-asia

The 2nd Probiotics Congress: Asia is due to be held between 1st – 2nd March, 2017, in Hong Kong

Attracting experts working in all areas of probiotics research, product development and business, the 2nd Probiotics Congress: Asia will explore the development of the next generation of probiotics, prebiotics and functional foods, and their impact on human health. The congress will feature a series of interactive presentations with leading academics and industry experts, panel discussions and an exhibition area allowing solution providers to highlight their products and services.

Continuing the success of last year’s Probiotics Congress, which saw over 200 attendees. The 2nd Probiotics Congress will be offering a variety of talks, guest speakers and interactive presentations.

Poster submission deadline: 10th February, 2017

To find out more about the conference and to register your interest, please visit their website http://www.global-engage.com/event/probiotics-asia/