Regional Symposium and Training Workshop on Sampling and Detection Methods for GM Seed, Grain and Food
March 27-29, 2008, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore
As a follow-up to the International Symposium and Training Workshop on Detection Methods of GM Plants and Foods held in Beijing, 2005 ILSI SEA Region will organize a symposium cum workshop in Singapore to introduce the latest scientific concepts and tools to the relevant institutions and personnel working on GMO foods. This meeting will feature presentations by internationally renowned experts on GMO and hands-on training at the Ngee Ann Polytechnic laboratory. The workshop will provide an update on the development of GMO across the ASEAN region, including GMO testing, risk assessment and the applications of GMO detection methods in the food and feed supply chain. The program agenda is designed to ensure that participants gain invaluable knowledge and insights into the latest topics of relevance to food industry and trade.
For more information on this meeting please email: secretariat@gmworkshop08.com
Symposium on Diet, Nutrition and Immunity, 16 - 17 April 2008, Holiday Inn Atrium Hotel, Singapore
This two-day symposium will review current scientific information pertaining to the role of nutrients in the development and function of the immune system; elucidate the effects of stress, exercise and ageing on immunocompetence and to discuss new findings on the role of diet and nutrition in enhancing immune function.
For more information on the symposium, please visit www.dietimmunity2008.com or email secretariat@dietimmunity2008.com.
Publications
New ILSI - Karger Publication on Nutrigenomics – Opportunities in Asia
ILSI’s First International Conference on Nutrigenomics, Singapore, December 2005
Newsflash
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POWERKIDS™
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