2025 Joint Meeting

International Conference of Nutritional Fortification, ISPH, ISNPR

⚠️ This is a preliminary program plan. The schedule is subject to change.

📅 Saturday, October 18, 2025

📍 Venue: Chang Yung-Fa Charity Foundation

📋 Program Schedule Overview

Time (R601) (R602) (R603) (R605)
8:30 - 9:00 Registration
9:00 - 9:20 Opening Ceremony
9:20 - 10:00 Plenary 1 - Dr. Felice Jacka (R601)
10:00 - 10:20 Morning Break ☕
10:20 - 12:30 Session 1:
The Gut Microbiome and Mental Health
Session 2:
Nutrient Fortification / Food Safety / Nutraceuticals
Session 3:
Functional Foods
Session 4:
Cancer
12:30 - 13:15 Lunch Break 🍽️
13:15 - 15:10 Session 5:
Nutrition, Aging and Cognitive Health
Session 6:
Nutrient Fortification / Food Safety / Nutraceuticals
Session 7:
Cancer / Functional Foods
Session 8:
Phytotherapy / Pharmacology
15:10 - 15:30 Afternoon Break ☕
15:30 - 16:10 Plenary 2 - Prof. Dr. Chin-Kun Wang
16:10 - 18:30 Session 9:
Nutrition from the Moleculars and Cells
Session 10:
Food Safety / Functional Food / Nutraceuticals
Session 11:
Phytochemistry / Pharmacology
Session 12:
Precision Health / Precision Nutrition
19:00 - 21:30 Welcome Dinner 🥂

📚 Detailed Session Information

Session 1: The Gut Microbiome and Mental Health
Room R601 | 10:20 - 12:30

Chairperson: Yet to confirm

  • 1. Dr. Aslam Hajara
    Feasibility and tolerability of Musa sp. pseudo-stem core powder as a dietary supplement with gut microbiota-modulating potential: A pilot randomised controlled trial
  • 2. Dr. Anat Elmann
    Neuroprotective, anti-anxiety, and microbiome-modulating properties of Pulicaria incisa infusion
  • 3. Dr. K. Emmanuvel Rajan
    Supplementation of probiotics prevent development of depressive-like behaviour in early-life social stress animal model
  • 4. Dr. Nadiya Bokyo
    Microbiome biomarkers in precise diagnostics and nutrition mental health and longevity of working and elderly populations
Session 2: Nutrient Fortification/Food Safety/Nutraceuticals
Room R602 | 10:20 - 12:30

Chairperson: Yet to confirm

  • 4. Dr. Yi-Chin Lin
    Vitamin D and calcium fortification- current status
  • 5. Dr. Yi-Fang Liu
    Iodine deficiency and fortification strategy
  • 6. Dr. Shu Ru Zhuang
    Dietary Behavior, Sub-health Symptoms, and Public Perceptions of Nutritional Fortification: A Cross-Sectional Study in Taiwan
  • 7. Dr. Folake Idowu-Adebayo
    Nutritional evaluation of fortified bread from wheat, soy-cheese, and pineapple rind blends
  • 8. Dr. Ly Nguyen Binh
    Enhancing nutritional standards: A comprehensive review of micronutrient fortification in Vietnam and future regulatory amendments
  • 9. Dr. Mark Shamtsyan
    The protective role of mushroom beta-D-glucans in the development of psychoemotional complications in patients with moderate Covid-19.
  • 10. Dr. Mathoto Thaoge
    Development of functional sorghum-based foods fortified with protein and probiotics: A sustainable solution for nutritional security in South African communities
  • 11. Dr. Sri Raharjo
    Optimization and sensory acceptance of coconut water drinks fortified with α-Tocopherol/Tocotrienol loaded nanostructured lipid carriers
  • 12. Dr. Yuli Witono
    Characteristics of smart flavor from enzymatic hydrolysis of Sardinella lemuru and its potential as healthy food ingredients
  • 13. Dr. Zita Letviany Sarungallo
    Red fruit (Pandanus conoideus Lamk.) oil: A natural antioxidant, colorant, and fortificant for functional food applications
Session 3: Cancer
Room R603 | 10:20 - 12:30

Chairperson: Yet to confirm

  • 14. Dr. Benjamin K Tsang
    A circulatory biomarker for Ovarian cancer
  • 15. Dr. Christina L Addison
    Identifying metabolic vulnerabilities to prevent invasive lobular breast cancer metastasis
  • 16. Dr. Ciro Isidoro
    Modulation of autophagy by dietary supplements as preventive and adjuvant therapeutic strategy in cancer management
  • 17. Dr. Danny N. Dhanasekaran
    LncRNAs in the era of precision health: Unlocking molecular vulnerabilities in cancer. Rewriting the noncoding code of cancer
  • 18. Dr. Elvira Gille
    Targeting non-melanoma skin cancer: Exploring the potential of plant-based therapies
  • 19. Dr. Hye-Kyung Na
    15-Hydroxyprostaglandin dehydrogenase and its product 15-Ketoprostagladin E2 as emerging targets for cancer chemoprevention and therapy
  • 20. Dr. Jie Ni
    Proteomic study of small extracellular vesicle biomarkers for breast cancer personalized medicine
  • 21. Dr. M. Betül Yerer Aycan
    Targeted nutraceutical interventions in cancer: A precision medicine approach
  • 22. Dr. Yoshiro Saito
    Development of diabetes Prophylaxis Using Food-Derived Electrophilic Compounds and the Biomarker Selenoprotein P
  • 23. Dr. Zhizhuang Joe Zhao
    Targeting malignant ascites in ovarian cancer
Session 4: Functional Foods
Room R605 | 10:20 - 12:30

Chairperson: Yet to confirm

  • 24. Dr. Christofora Hanny Wijaya
    Usage of plant derived exosome like nanoparticles (PDEN) in precision functional foods: Ginger PDEN in Cajuputs® Candy
  • 25. Dr. Irina Lazarova
    Alimurgic plants: The sustainable source of functional food and health promoting substances
  • 26. Dr. Indah Epriliati
    Reengineering of traditional foods: Food processing for modernization and precision health goals
  • 27. Dr. Kunle Oni
    Effect of drying methods on the hydrophilic, reconstitution and viscosity of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) slices.
  • 28. Dr. Mona Elena Popa
    Nutraceutical and functional food industry roles and responsibilities in precision health approach
  • 29. Dr. Nurul Husna Shafie
    Multiomics insight on bioavailability, gut microbiota and proteomic profiling of green tea polyphenols nanoparticles
  • 30. Dr. Sarah S. Comstock
    Dietary impacts on the gut microbiota for improved health outcomes
  • 31. Dr. Sirichai Adisakwattana
    Encapsulated egg white noodles as a functional protein for satiety and weight management
  • 32. Dr. Siti Raihanah Shafie
    Barnyard millet: A potential functional food for metabolic syndrome management
  • 33. Dr. Wan Rosli Wan Ishak
    Does incorporating overripe banana extract (OBE) in food improve nutritional value and glycemic parameters?
Session 5: Nutrition, Aging and Cognitive Health
Room R601 | 13:15 - 15:10

Chairperson: Yet to confirm

  • 34. Dr. Shizuo Yamada
    Beneficial effects of a representative polymethoxylated flavonoid, nobiletin on cognitive impairment with aging
  • 35. Dr. Samudra P. Banik
    The impact of glycation on fibrillation and stability of α-synuclein: An introspection into the role of dietary AGEs in cellular amyloidogenesis
  • 36. Dr. Natalia Mikhailichenko
    Evaluation of the beneficial effects of ETAS® on normal aging or Mild Cognitive Impairment subjects: a pilot randomized controlled trial
  • 37. Dr. Belayneh Mengist
    Effect of Ultra-processed Food on Depression and Mental Health Quality of Life in Older Adults: A Preventive Target Trial Emulation
Session 6: Nutrient Fortification/Food Safety/Nutraceuticals
Room R602 | 13:15 - 15:10

Chairperson: Yet to confirm

  • 38. Dr. Azrina Azlan (Malaysia)
    Are Ready-to-Eat Foods a Healthy Alternative? A Review of Nutrition, Health Risks, and Convenience
  • 39. Dr. Christelle Bou Mitri
    Trends and development of Plant-based milk and dairy alternatives: A multifaceted research approach.
  • 40. Dr. Darshee Baxi
    Role of functional foods in PCOS: Investigating the gut microbiome -- ovary cross talk.
  • 41. Dr. Dony Dahana
    Dual certification regulation and its impact on functional food market
  • 42. Dr. Ignasius Radix
    The role of food packaging technology to support personalized nutrition recommendation
  • 43. Dr. Khaw MC Richard
    Singapore Standards and Guidelines in Nutrition Fortification and Claims in Food Products
  • 44. Dr. Liviu Gaceu
    Vulnerable plates: What we (Don't) know about food and health
  • 45. Dr. Mari Maeda Yamamoto
    Development of nutritionally balanced self-care diets
  • 46. Dr. Maya Georgieva
    RP-HPLC/DAD methods for seperation and determination of water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins in food supplements and brewer's yeast.
Session 7: Cancer/Functional Foods
Room R603 | 13:15 - 15:10

Chairperson: Yet to confirm

  • 47. Dr. Aline Issa
    Functionality of fermented wheat germ extract (FWGE) -- A showcase for novel fermented foods
  • 48. Dr. Amin Bin Ismail
    Cocoa and Obesity -- A recent study
  • 49. Dr. Camelia Munteanu
    Precision nutrition for ovarian cancer: Targeting obesity-driven lncRNA signatures
  • 50. Dr. Kuan-Chen Cheng
    Artificial intelligence assisted technology in precision fermentation for functional foods development
  • 51. Dr. Marc Diederich
    Harnessing controlled necrosis for immunogenic vaccination against Myeloid leukemia
  • 52. Dr. Matkowski Adam
    Can you eat carnations? Saponins and other phytochemicals as bioactive compounds
  • 53. Dr. Milen I. Georgiev
    Nurturing longevity through natural compounds
  • 54. Dr. Szu-Chuan Shen
    Therapeutic effects of Myrtaceae extracts on Diabetes mellitus
  • 54. Dr. Thierry Regnier
    African mushrooms as preventive healthcare and nutrition intervention
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Session 8: Phytotherapy/Pharmacology
Room R605 | 13:15 - 15:10

Chairperson: Yet to confirm

  • 56. Dr. Abdel Qawasmeh
    Biochemical evaluation of Ceratonia silique (Carob; Fabaceae)
  • 57. Dr. Ardiansyah
    Volatile, non-volatile compounds, sensory profiles and hypotensive effects of Kenikir leaves (Cosmos caudatus L)
  • 58. Dr. Corina Danciu
    Phytochemical composition and bio-nutrient impact of Aronia melanocarpa Elliott berries: brinding nutritional benefits with biological effects
  • 59. Dr. Hao Jing
    Transformation of sulfur-containing compounds in Garlic
  • 60. Dr. Mohd-Esa Norhaizan
    In vitro and in vivo antidiabetic activity of stingless bee (Heterotrigona itama) honey and its phenolic-rich extract
  • 61. Dr. Rajalaksmi Manikkam
    Novel phytochemical analogs-promising therapeutics for endocrine and metabolic diabetes
  • 62. Dr. Rotimi. E. Aluko
    Antioxidative and antihypersensitive properties of a multifunctional hemp seed protein hydrolysate: evidence from a randomized double-blind cross over trial
  • 63. Dr. Srinivas Nerella
    Impurity profiling and repurposing of Raltegravir-An anti-HIV drug
  • 64. Dr. Takuya Sugahara
    Anti-inflammatory function of sudachitin and demethoxysudachitin from Citrus sudachi
Session 9: Nutrition From the Moleculars and Cells
Room R601 | 16:10 - 18:30

Chairperson: Yet to confirm

  • 65. Ms. Elizabeth Gamage
    Polyphenol intake and serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein concentrations in young adults: Evidence from a population-based longitudinal study
  • 66. Dr. Young Joon Surh
    Nutritional modulation of cellular redox signaling in the management of age-associated disorders
  • 67. Dr. Debasis Bagchi
    In silico analyses reveals receptor tyrosine kinases as prime targets of Shatavarin IV mediated augmentation of cognitive health
  • 68. Dr. Bing Wang
    Molecular deciphering of iron and sialic acid in the lactoferrin molecule and their impact on neurodevelopment
Session 10: Food Safety/Functional Food/Nutraceuticals
Room R602 | 16:10 - 18:30

Chairperson: Yet to confirm

  • 69. Dr. Anca Miron
    Plant-derived therapies for Rheumatoid arthritis: current status and emerging trends
  • 70. Dr. Claudia Cerella
    Advancing precision health and medicine through data-driven discovery of prognostic and therapeutic markers
  • 71. Dr. Eni Harmayani
    Combination of Javanese turmeric (Curcuma xanthorrhiza) and lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) drink exhibit anti-hyperglycemic, anti-oxidant and prebiotic activities in vitro
  • 72. Dr. Elfahmi
    Cassava bioflavonoids ameliorate metabolic syndrome and its related complications induced rats administered a high-fat diet and high-fructose drink
  • 73. Dr. Lotis dL. Francisco
    From Sensory Insights to Precision Health: Innovating Nutritional Interventions
  • 74. Dr. Rumiyati
    The potential of Indonesia's local food resources in the prevention and management of degenerative diseases: In vitro and in vivo studies
  • 75. Dr. Sylwia Zielinska
    Poppy family medicinals: Isoquinoline alkaloids from Papaveraceae
  • 76. Ms. Rutvi Vaja
    Melatonin Administration Reverses Alzheimer's Induced Neurodegenerative Like Changes in Zebrafish Model Organism
  • 77. Ms. Yashshvini Patel
    Prebiotic Ulvan Reshapes Microbial Ecology and Antioxidant Responses in PCOS: Insights from the Gut-Brain-ovary Axis
  • 78. Sheng-Luen Shih
    Assessing Choline Bioavailability and Metabolism from a New Dairy Ingredient (WPPC) for Post-Menopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial
  • 79. Yet to plan
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Session 11: Phytochemistry/Pharmacology
Room R603 | 16:10 - 18:30

Chairperson: Yet to confirm

  • 80. Dr. David Mary Rajathei
    Quantitative Structure Activity Relationship models for identification of novel antidepressant drug analogs
  • 81. Dr. Jacqueline Doumit
    Nutritional resilience in aging populations: Addressing malnutrition and functional decline in Lebanese nursing homes through precision nutrition
  • 82. Dr. Jiankang Liu
    Mitochondria as a sensor and a biological clock in stress-accelerated aging and associated diseases
  • 83. Dr. Johji Inazawa
    Cancer-associated microRNAs and their therapeutic applications
  • 84. Mr. Ngwang Erick Chuye
    Promoting nutrition through forest conservation in Cameroon
  • 85. Dr. Krystyna
    Title yet to receive
  • 86. Dr. Indrawati Oey
    Title yet to receive
  • 87. Dr. P. Rajakumari
    Title yet to receive
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Session 12: Precision Health/Precision Nutrition
Room R605 | 16:10 - 18:30

Chairperson: Yet to confirm

  • 91. Dr. Dae Young Kwon
    What is the most competitive power in personalized nutrition that we are prone to missing in the future AI era?
  • 92. Dr. Dora Marinova
    Generation Z and precision health
  • 93. Dr. Kuncoro Harto Widodo
    Precision Health through Hospital Food Service Optimization: Menu Customization for Patient Nutrition Need Fulfillment and Food Waste Reduction
  • 94. Dr. Loh Su Peng
    Optimising iron intake: Addressing iron deficiency Anaemia through precision nutrition and genetic insights
  • 95. Dr. A.S. Narain Naidu
    Viral-Induced Impairment of the Bio-Operational Surveillance System (B.O.S.S.) in the Human Spine Leads to Long COVID: Precision Nutra-Metabolic Reset (P-NMR) for Health Recovery
  • 96. Dr. Widiastuti Setyaningsih
    Precision Extraction of Antioxidants and Neuroprotective Metabolites from Banana Flowers Using Ultrasound and Solvent Mixtures
  • 97. Dr. Yong Sang Song
    Precision Medicine Approaches in Obesity: Integrating Adipose-Derived Stem Cells and Microbial Extracellular Vesicles
  • 98. Yet to plan
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📝 Note: This is a preliminary program plan. The schedule is subject to change. Please check for updates regularly.