2025 Joint Meeting - Conference Program (Final)

Time	Program
18:00–18:30	Reception
18:30–18:40	Opening Remarks — Chairs: Dr. Chin‑Kun Wang, Dr. Fereidoon Shahidi, Dr. Perry Ng
18:40–21:10	Spotlight Event (see details below)
21:10–21:30	Total discussion

Time	R601	R602	R603	R605
08:30–09:00	Registration
09:00–09:20	Opening Ceremony
09:20–10:00	Plenary 1 — Prof. Felice Jacka (R601)
10:00–10:20	Morning Break ☕
10:20–12:26	Session J1 — Food, Microbes & Mood	Session N1 — Nutrition Fortification, Strategy and Application 1	Session J2— Precision Health / Medicine	Session J3— Functional Foods
12:00–13:30	Lunch Break 🍽️ Annual General Meeting for ISPH members (R603)
13:30–15:10	Session J4— Nutrition, Aging & Cognitive Health	Session N2— Nutrition Fortification, Strategy and Application 2	Session J5— Precision Functional Foods	Session J6— Phytochemistry / Pharmacology 1
15:10–15:30	Afternoon Break ☕
15:30–16:10	Plenary 2 — Prof. Dr. Chin‑Kun Wang Session J7— From Molecules to Clinics: Nutritional and Molecular Innovations in Mental Health	Session N3— Nutrition Fortification, Strategy and Application 3	Session J8— Precision Cancer Medicine	Session J9— Phytochemistry / Pharmacology 2
16:10–17:40
18:30–21:30	Gala Dinner 🥂

Time	R601	R602	R603	R605
08:30–09:00	Registration (ISNPR); Cultural Visit (ISPH)
09:00–09:40	Plenary 3 — Prof. Kenji Hashimoto (R601) Resilience Enhancing Effects of Nutrition Through the Gut-Brain Axis
09:40–10:00	Morning Break ☕
10:00–11:40	Lifestyle, Diet and Neurodevelopment J10	MBI Symposium 1 J11	MBI Symposium 2 J12	Blind Spots in Nutritional Psychiatry Research J13
11:40–13:30	Poster & Lunch & Booth (R610) Annual General Meeting (AGM) for ISNPR members (R603)
13:30–15:10	Mental Health and the Potential of Plant-Based Approaches J14	Diet and Depression J15	Mental Health and Nutrition: New Insights J16	Smart Nutrition for Mental Health: AI-Generated Diets and Food Security Interventions J17
15:10–15:30	Afternoon Break ☕
15:30–16:10	Plenary 4 — Prof. Joseph Hibbeln (R601) Challenges in Implementing Nutritional Psychiatry on a Public Health Level
16:10–17:50	Translation of Clinical Psychiatric Nutrition Research into Solutions that Improve Human Mental Health J18	Nutrition and Mental Health: Insights from International Psychologists in Clinical Practice J19	Lifestyle Psychiatry: Findings From the Lancet Commission on Physical Health in People Living With Mental Illness J20	The Role of Multinutrients in the Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders: The Science and the Practice J21
17:50–18:30	Award Ceremony & Closing (R601)

Friday Spotlight Event — 14F VIP Lounge Howard Civil Service International House

Chairs: Dr. Chin‑Kun Wang, Dr. Fereidoon Shahidi, Dr. Perry Ng

Time	Speaker	Affiliation / Country	Title
18:40–18:55	Dr. Fereidoon Shahidi	Memorial University of Newfoundland · Canada	Nutrient Fortification through Upcycling: Value-Added Applications of Marine Processing By-Products in Food and Health"
18:55–19:10	Dr. Debasis Bagchi	Adelphi University · USA	Integrating Shatavarin IV into Nutrient Fortification Strategies for Neuroprotection and Anti-Inflammatory Benefits
19:10–19:25	Dr. Livia Simon Sarkadi	Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences · Hungary	Nutrient Fortification Strategies to Preserve and Enhance Fatty Acid Profile in Donor Breast Milk after Pasteurization
19:25–19:40	Dr. Jun Nishihira	Hokkaido Information University · Japan	Advancing Nutrient Fortification through the Ebetsu Model: Precision Nutrition for Food Functionality and Health
19:40–19:55	Dr. Petras Rimantas Venskutonis	Kaunas University of Technology · Lithuania	Antioxidant dietary fiber from fruit processing side‑streams for bread fortification
19:55–20:10	Dr. Kenji Sato	Kyoto University · Japan	Perspective Review: Deterioration of the Gut Environment in Japan Over the Past Five Decades — Decline in Dietary Fiber Intake or Other Dietary Factors?
20:10–20:25	Dr. Sirichai Adisakwattana	Chulalongkorn University · Thailand	Encapsulated egg white noodles as a functional protein for satiety and weight management
20:25–20:40	Dr. M. Betül Yerer Aycan	Erciyes University · Turkey	Targeted nutraceutical interventions in cancer: A precision medicine approach
20:40–20:55	Dr. Takuya Sugahara	Ehime University · Japan	Anti‑inflammatory function of sudachitin and demethoxysudachitin from Citrus sudachi
20:55–21:10	Dr. Kuan‑Chen Cheng	National Taiwan University · Taiwan	Artificial intelligence assisted technology in precision fermentation for Nutrient-Enriched Foods development
21:10–21:30	Total Discussion: Chairperson: Dr.Perry Ng, Dr. Diana Bogueva, Dr. Fercidoon Shahidi, Dr. Jun Nishibira, Dr. Katarzyna Swiader, Dr. Kenji Dr. Livia, Simon Sarkadi, Dr. Petras Rimantas Venskutonis, Dr. Thierry Astruc

Session N1 (R602) — Nutrition Fortification, Strategy and Application 1

Chairpersons: Dr. Gow‑Chin Yen, Dr. Chin‑Kun Wang

Time	Speaker	Affiliation / Country	Title
10:10–10:20		Open Remarks
10:20–10:30	Dr. Yi‑Chin Lin	Chung Shan Medical University · Taiwan	Vitamin D and calcium fortification — current status
10:30–10:40	Dr. Yi‑Fang Liu	Fu Jen Catholic University · Taiwan	Iodine deficiency and fortification strategy
10:40–10:50	Dr. Shu Ru Zhuang	Chung Shan Medical University · Taiwan	Dietary Behavior, Sub‑health Symptoms, and Public Perceptions of Nutritional Fortification: A Cross‑Sectional Study in Taiwan
10:50–11:02	Total Discussion
11:02–11:16	Dr. Thierry Astruc	INRAE · France	Design and characterization of a sustainable food for people with anaemia
11:16–11:30	Dr. Katarzyna Świąder	Warsaw University of Life Sciences · Poland	Co‑creation as a Catalyst for Developing Tailored Food Products for Special Dietary Needs
11:30–11:44	Dr. Diana	Curtin University Sustainability Policy (CUSP) Institute · Australia	Reimagining food fortification through a consumer‑centered approach
11:44–11:58	Dr. Thierry Regnier	Tshwane University of Technology · South Africa	African mushrooms as preventive healthcare and nutrition intervention
11:58–12:12	Dr. Indrawati Oey	University of Otago · New Zealand	Incorporating Faba Bean into Wheat Bread as a Fortification strategy to Boost Protein and Fiber Levels
12:12–12:26	Dr. Mathoto Thaoge	Tshwane University of Technology · South Africa	Development of functional sorghum‑based foods fortified with protein and probiotics…

Session N2 (R602) — Nutrition Fortification, Strategy and Application 2

Chairpersons: Dr. Khaw MC Richard, Dr. Mari Maeda Yamamoto

Time	Speaker	Affiliation / Country	Title
13:30–13:44	Dr. Mari Maeda Yamamoto	NARO · Japan	Development of nutritionally balanced self‑care diets
13:44–13:58	Dr. Khaw MC Richard	Singapore Institute of Food Science & Technology · Singapore	Singapore Standards and Guidelines in Nutrition Fortification and Claims in Food Products
13:58–14:12	Dr. Dony Dahana	Osaka University · Japan	Dual certification regulation and its impact on functional food market
14:12–14:26	Dr. Liviu Gaceu	Transilvania University of Brasov · Romania	Vulnerable plates: What we (Don’t) know about food and health
14:26–14:40	Dr. Christelle Bou Mitri	Notre Dame University‑Louaize · Lebanon	Trends and development of plant‑based milk and dairy alternatives
14:40–14:54	Dr. Azrina Azlan	Universiti Putra Malaysia	Are Ready‑to‑Eat Foods a Healthy Alternative? A Review…
14:54–15:08	Dr. Maya Georgieva	Medical University of Sofia · Bulgaria	RP‑HPLC/DAD methods for separation of water‑ and fat‑soluble vitamins in supplements and brewer’s yeast

Session N3 (R602) — Nutrition Fortification, Strategy and Application 3

Chairpersons: Dr. Anca Miron, Dr. Gokare Ravishankar

Time	Speaker	Affiliation / Country	Title
15:30–15:44	Dr. Anca Miron	Gregore T.Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy · Romania	Plant‑derived therapies for rheumatoid arthritis: current status and trends
15:44–15:58	Dr. Gokare Ravishankar	Dayananda Sagar University · India	Biotechnologically derived food ingredients for vegetarian & vegan populations
15:58–16:12	Dr. Folake Idowu‑Adebayo	Federal University Oye‑Ekiti · Nigeria	Nutritional evaluation of fortified bread from wheat, soy‑cheese, and pineapple rind blends
16:12–16:26	Dr. Eni Harmayani	Universitas Gadjah Mada · Indonesia	Javanese turmeric + lemongrass drink: anti‑hyperglycemic, antioxidant & prebiotic activities (in vitro)
16:26–16:40	Dr. Elfahmi	Bandung Institute of Technology · Indonesia	Cassava bioflavonoids ameliorate metabolic syndrome in diet‑induced models
16:40–16:54	Dr. Ignasius Radix	Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University · Indonesia	Food packaging technology to support personalized nutrition recommendations
16:54–17:08	Dr. Rumiyati	Universitas Gadjah Mada · Indonesia	Indonesia’s local food resources for prevention/management of degenerative diseases (in vitro & in vivo)
17:08–17:22	Dr. Sylwia Zielinska	Wroclaw Medical University · Poland	Poppy family medicinals: Isoquinoline alkaloids from Papaveraceae
17:22–17:36	Mr. Ngwang Erick Chuye	Boyo Taxation Centre · Cameroon	Promoting nutrition through forest conservation in Cameroon

Session J1 (R601) — Food, Microbes, and Mood: Integrative Approach to Depression and Anxiety

Chairpersons: Dr. Anat Elmann, Dr. Marx Wolfgang

Time	Speaker	Affiliation / Country	Title
09:20–10:00	Prof. Dr. Felice Jacka	Deakin University · Australia	Plenary 1 — The Lost Harvest: Industrial Diets, Vanishing Diversity, and the Global Health Crisis
10:20–10:36	Dr. Aslam Hajara	Deakin University · Australia	Feasibility and tolerability of Musa sp. pseudo‑stem core powder as a dietary supplement…
10:36–10:52	Dr. Anat Elmann	The Volcani Center · Israel	Neuroprotective, anti‑anxiety, and microbiome‑modulating properties of Pulicaria incisa infusion
10:52–11:08	Dr. K. Emmanuvel Rajan	Bharathidasan University · India	Supplementation of probiotics prevents development of depressive‑like behaviour in early‑life social stress animal model
11:08–11:24	Dr. Polona Prelog	University of Ljubljana · Slovenia	More Than Mood: Nutritional Vulnerability in Geriatric Depression as a Multidimensional Risk Factor
11:24–11:40	Dr. Katharina Größbacher	Medical University of Graz · Austria	A Specialized Outpatient Clinic for Nutrition and Mental Health: A Pilot Study
11:40–11:56	Ms. Rutvi Vaja	Navrachana University · India	Melatonin reverses Alzheimer’s‑like neurodegeneration in a zebrafish model

Session J2 (R603) — Precision Health / Precision Medicine

Chairpersons: Dr. Yong Sang Song, Dr. Mona Elena Popa

Time	Speaker	Affiliation / Country	Title
10:20–10:34	Dr. Yong Sang Song	Myungji Hospital · Republic of Korea	Precision Medicine Approaches in Obesity: Integrating Adipose‑Derived Stem Cells and Microbial Extracellular Vesicles
10:34–10:48	Dr. Danny N. Dhanasekaran	University of Oklahoma HSC · USA	LncRNAs in the era of precision health…
10:48–11:02	Dr. Mona Elena Popa	UASVM Bucharest · Romania	Nutraceutical and functional food industry roles and responsibilities in precision health approach
11:02–11:16	Dr. Dae Young Kwon	Institute of Food Culture and Science · ROK	What is the most competitive power in personalized nutrition that we are prone to missing in the future AI era?
11:16–11:30	Dr. Dora Marinova	Curtin University · Australia	Generation Z and precision health
11:30–11:44	Dr. Claudia Cerella	Luxembourg Institute — Blood & Cancer	Advancing precision health and medicine through data‑driven discovery of prognostic and therapeutic markers
11:44–11:58	Dr. Sarah S. Comstock	Michigan State University · USA	Dietary impacts on the gut microbiota for improved health outcomes
11:58–12:12	Dr. Kuncoro Harto Widodo	Universitas Gadjah Mada · Indonesia	Precision Health through Hospital Food Service Optimization…
12:12–12:26	Dr. Loh Su Peng	Universiti Putra Malaysia	Optimising iron intake: Addressing iron deficiency Anaemia through precision nutrition and genetic insights

Session J3 (R605) — Functional Foods

Chairpersons: Dr. Wan Rosli Wan Ishak, Dr. Darshee Baxi

Time	Speaker	Affiliation / Country	Title
10:20–10:34	Dr. Wan Rosli Wan Ishak	Universiti Sains Malaysia · Malaysia	Does incorporating overripe banana extract (OBE) in food improve nutritional value and glycemic parameters?
10:34–10:48	Dr. Darshee Baxi	Navrachana University · India	Role of functional foods in PCOS: Investigating the gut microbiome – ovary cross talk
10:48–11:02	Dr. Zita Letviany Sarungallo	Papua University · Indonesia	Red fruit (Pandanus conoideus) oil: A natural antioxidant, colorant, and fortificant…
11:02–11:16	Dr. Irina Lazarova	Medical University of Sofia · Bulgaria	Alimurgic plants: The sustainable source of functional food and health promoting substances
11:16–11:30	Dr. Aline Issa	Notre Dame University‑Louaize · Lebanon	Functionality of fermented wheat germ extract (FWGE) — A showcase for novel fermented foods
11:30–11:44	Dr. Sri Raharjo	Universitas Gadjah Mada · Indonesia	Optimization and sensory acceptance of coconut water drinks fortified with α‑Tocopherol/Tocotrienol loaded NLCs
11:44–11:58	Dr. Nurul Husna Shafie	Universiti Putra Malaysia	Multiomics insight on bioavailability, gut microbiota and proteomic profiling of green tea polyphenols nanoparticles
11:58–12:12	Dr. Siti Raihanah Shafie	Universiti Putra Malaysia	Barnyard millet: A potential functional food for metabolic syndrome management

Session J4 (R601) — Nutrition, Aging and Cognitive Health

Chairpersons: Dr. Shizuo Yamada, Dr. Tsuo‑Hung Lan

Time	Speaker	Affiliation / Country	Title
13:30–13:46	Dr. Vesna Simič	University Psychiatric Clinic Ljubljana · Slovenia	Sarcopenia and Nutritional Status in Alzheimer’s Disease…
13:46–14:02	Dr. Shizuo Yamada	University of Shizuoka · Japan	Beneficial effects of nobiletin on cognitive impairment with aging
14:02–14:18	Dr. Natalia Mikhailichenko	Nevron International Medical Center · Russia	Effects of standardized extract of Asparagus officinalis stem on normal aging or MCI
14:18–14:34	Mr. Debele ROBA	Deakin University · Australia	Statin Use and Risk of Late‑life Depression… Target Trial Emulation Study
14:34–14:50	Dr. Daphne Spyropoulos	Cleveland Clinic · USA	Fat and Fiber Consumption… and Sporadic Alzheimer’s Disease in Alabama and Cape Town
14:50–15:06	Ms. Johnston Donni	University of Queensland · Australia	Acceptability of Two Meal Provision Interventions for Individuals with Schizophrenia (SNaCK Study)

Session J5 (R603) — Precision Functional Foods

Chairpersons: Dr. Christofora Hanny Wijaya, Dr. Amin Bin Ismail

Time	Speaker	Affiliation / Country	Title
13:30–13:44	Dr. Christofora Hanny Wijaya	IPB University · Indonesia	Plant‑derived exosome‑like nanoparticles (PDEN) in precision functional foods: Ginger PDEN in Cajuputs® Candy
13:44–13:58	Dr. Amin Bin Ismail	Universiti Putra Malaysia	Cocoa and Obesity — A recent study
13:58–14:12	Dr. Indah Epriliati	Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University · Indonesia	Reengineering of traditional foods for modernization and precision health goals
14:12–14:26	Dr. Widiastuti Setyaningsih	Gadjah Mada University · Indonesia	Precision extraction of antioxidants and neuroprotective metabolites from banana flowers
14:26–14:40	Dr. Lotis dL. Francisco	University of the Philippines · Philippines	From Sensory Insights to Precision Health
14:40–14:54	Dr. Jacqueline Doumit	Notre Dame University‑Louaize · Lebanon	Nutritional resilience in aging populations…
14:54–15:08	Dr. Matkowski Adam	Wroclaw Medical University · Poland	Can you eat carnations? Saponins and other phytochemicals as bioactive compounds

Session J6 (R605) — Phytotherapy / Pharmacology 1

Chairpersons: Dr. Ardiansyah, Dr. Rotimi E. Aluko

Time	Speaker	Affiliation / Country	Title
13:30–13:44	Dr. Rotimi E. Aluko	University of Manitoba · Canada	Antioxidative and antihypersensitive properties of a multifunctional hemp seed protein hydrolysate…
13:44–13:58	Dr. Ardiansyah	Universitas Bakrie · Indonesia	Kenikir leaves (Cosmos caudatus): volatile, non‑volatile compounds and hypotensive effects
13:58–14:12	Dr. Abdel Qawasmeh	Hebron University · Palestine	Biochemical evaluation of Ceratonia siliqua (Carob; Fabaceae)
14:12–14:26	Dr. Corina Danciu	Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy · Romania	Phytochemical composition and bio‑nutrient impact of Aronia melanocarpa
14:26–14:40	Dr. Hao Jing	China Agricultural University · China	Transformation of sulfur‑containing compounds in Garlic
14:40–14:54	Dr. Mohd‑Esa Norhaizan	Universiti Putra Malaysia	Antidiabetic activity of stingless bee honey and its phenolic‑rich extract
14:54–15:08	Dr. Yoshiro Saito	Tohoku University · Japan	Diabetes prophylaxis using food‑derived electrophilic compounds and biomarker Selenoprotein P

Plenary 2 — Prof. Dr. Chin‑Kun Wang (R601)

Session J7 (R601) — From Molecules to Clinics: Nutritional and Molecular Innovations in Mental Health

Chairpersons: Dr. Young Joon Surh, Dr. Wei‑Che Chiu

Time	Speaker	Affiliation / Country	Title
15:30–16:10	Prof. Dr. Chin‑Kun Wang	Chung Shan Medical University · Taiwan	Plenary 2 — Advancing Global Health Through Nutrition: Taiwan's Leadership in Zero Hunger and Nutritional Psychiatry
16:10–16:25	Dr. Samudra P. Banik	Government General Degree College · India	Impact of glycation on α‑synuclein fibrillation and stability…
16:25–16:40	Mr. Ikbal Malau	China Medical University · Taiwan	HMGB1, S100β, and NSE biomarkers in patients with depressive symptom: A meta‑analysis
16:40–16:55	Ms. Alexis Hung	QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute · Australia	Therapeutic mechanism of a ketogenic diet in a schizophrenia mouse model
16:55–17:10	Dr. Young Joon Surh	Seoul National University · ROK	Nutritional modulation of cellular redox signaling in the management of age‑associated disorders
17:10–17:25	Dr. Debasis Bagchi	Adelphi University · USA	In silico analyses reveal RTKs as prime targets of Shatavarin IV for cognitive health
17:25–17:40	Dr. Bing Wang	Charles Sturt University · Australia	Molecular deciphering of iron and sialic acid in lactoferrin and their impact on neurodevelopment

Session J8 (R603) — Precision Cancer Medicine

Chairpersons: Dr. Benjamin K Tsang, Dr. Danny N. Dhanasekaran

Time	Speaker	Affiliation / Country	Title
15:30–15:44	Dr. Benjamin K Tsang	University of Ottawa · Canada	A circulatory biomarker for ovarian cancer
15:44–15:58	Dr. Christina L Addison	University of Ottawa · Canada	Preventing invasive lobular breast cancer metastasis: metabolic vulnerabilities
15:58–16:12	Dr. Tae Jin Ahn	Handong University · ROK	Liquid biopsy for early detection of cancer
16:12–16:26	Dr. Hye‑Kyung Na	Sungshin Women’s University · ROK	15‑HGD and 15‑K‑PGE2 as emerging targets for chemoprevention and therapy
16:26–16:40	Dr. Jie Ni	Cancer Care Centre, St George Hospital · Australia	Proteomic study of sEV biomarkers for breast cancer personalized medicine
16:40–16:54	Dr. Marc Diederich	Seoul National University · ROK	Harnessing controlled necrosis for immunogenic vaccination against myeloid leukemia
16:54–17:08	Dr. Zhizhuang Joe Zhao	University of Oklahoma HSC · USA	Targeting malignant ascites in ovarian cancer
17:08–17:22	Dr. Camelia Munteanu	UASVM · Romania	Precision nutrition for ovarian cancer: Targeting obesity‑driven lncRNA signatures
17:22–17:36	Dr. Rajalaksmi Manikkam	Holy Cross College / Bharathidasan University · India	Novel phytochemical analogs — promising therapeutics for endocrine and metabolic diabetes

Session J9 (R605) — Phytochemistry / Pharmacology 2

Chairpersons: Dr. Johji Inazawa, Dr. Ly Nguyen Binh

16:40–16:54

Time	Speaker	Affiliation / Country	Title
15:30–15:44	Dr. Ly Nguyen Binh	Can Tho University · Vietnam	Enhancing nutritional standards: Comprehensive review of micronutrient fortification in Vietnam
15:44–15:58	Dr. Szu‑Chuan Shen	National Taiwan Normal University · Taiwan	Therapeutic effects of Myrtaceae extracts on Diabetes mellitus
15:58–16:12	Dr. Johji Inazawa	Institute of Science Tokyo · Japan	Cancer‑associated microRNAs and their therapeutic applications
16:12–16:26	Dr. Yuli Witono	University of Jember · Indonesia	Smart flavor from enzymatic hydrolysis of Sardinella lemuru — potential as healthy ingredients
16:26–16:40	Dr. David Mary Rajathei	Bishop Heber College / Bharathidasan University · India	QSAR Analysis of Natural Lupeol Analogs as Antimalarial agents
	Dr. P. Rajakumari	Holy Cross College / Bharathidasan University · India	Chettinad cuisine: Regional flavours and health benefits
16:54–17:08	Mr. Sheng‑Luen Shih	University of Wisconsin‑Madison · USA	Choline bioavailability and metabolism from a new dairy ingredient (WPPC) in post‑menopausal women