Joycelyn A.M. Peterson, (Dr.Joy) is a registered dietitian, presently professor and chair of Nutrition and Dietetics, Department and Dietetic Internship Director at Oakwood University, Huntsville, Alabama and was associate professor, chair of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at University of the Southern Caribbean (USC), Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies for over 5years. Her professional experience includes nutrition consultant, nutrition educator, public health speaker and in-service trainer for hospital staff and community agencies, program planner for international and state-wide public health nutrition initiatives, teaching and conducting research at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Grant writer receiving over $ 2 million from private funding. She is founder/director of the Vegetarian Institute of Nutrition and Culinary Arts (nonprofit) and Dimensions in Food and Nutrition, Inc. (for profit). She is a contributing writer for newspapers and health magazines and has also published three books and many articles. Dr. Peterson completed Nutrition and Dietetics degrees at New York Institute of Dietetics (A.S.), Oakwood University, B.S., Loma Linda University (M.P.H., Dr. P.H.), and Johns Hopkins University (post-master’s studies in international nutrition). Joy recently had her dissertation for her doctoral thesis published in the Annuals of Nutrition Metabolism, August, 2011. She continues to conduct nutrition, health, and vegetarian cooking seminars internationally. Her long-term goal is to provide dietetic and nutrition research and leadership training where ever God leads.

Vegetarian nutrition consultant, public health speaker, and program planner for international and state-wide public health nutrition initiatives, conducting research at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Adelia Bovell-Benjamin is currently a Professor of Food and Nutritional Sciences in the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences (CAENS), Tuskegee University, Alabama, U.S.A. At the University of California, Davis, Bovell-Benjamin earned a PhD in Nutrition with a Designated Emphasis in International Nutrition and a minor in Epidemiology. She also holds a M.S and B.S. degrees in Nutritional Science and Food and Nutrition from Queens and Brooklyn Colleges of the City University of New York, respectively. She holds postdoctoral certificates in Measuring Health Disparities, Leadership Development, and Qualitative Research from the University of Michigan, University of Georgia, and Burke Institute, respectively. Dr. Bovell-Benjamin has held several positions internationally and nationally – at the University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago; as a Community/Public Health Nutritionist in Tobago; as teacher at all levels of the school system in Trinidad and Tobago; and as a clinical dietitian in New York. Her research focuses on product development (emphasis on sweetpotato), sensory science; and diet and nutrition issues, the food environment and cancer prevention in African Americans. She has worked extensively with the sweetpotato in terms of postharvest technology, cultural aspects, sensory and nutritional aspects. She has also written extensively on the sweetpotato.

International nutrition lipid oxidation Food product development with emphasis on sensory science Nutritional, dietary and cancer prevention issues among African Americans

Ivonne Ramirez, has a degree in Nutrition from the Metropolitan Autonomous University – Campus Xochimilco (UAM-X), a Master on Nutrition and Ph.D. on Population Nutrition Sciences, from the School of Public Health of Mexico (ESPM). In 2015, her doctoral thesis received distinction as "The best thesis in public health" of that year. She is a science researcher at the Center for Nutrition and Health Research of the National Institute of Public Health, member of the National System of Researchers, awarded level I. Current active member of the College Professoriate on the postgraduate on nutrition, and adjunct coordinator of the Doctorate in Population Nutrition Sciences of the ESPM; and member of the technical group on breastfeeding in the state of Morelos. She has participated in the National Nutrition Surveys of Mexico since 1999 to 2016; on impact assessments of governmental programs such as "Oportunidades”, now called “Prospera" carried out by the National Institute of Public Health; and on the Federal Policy on nutrition and supply of Mexico. Now a days, she is conducting two research projects each with one study cohort, assessing different early-life determinants related to development of obesity and metabolic disorders in childhood.

Her subjects of interest in research are: Maternal and child nutrition, childhood obesity, breastfeeding and complementary feeding, as well as the evaluation, magnitude and distribution of the population dietary intake.

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

Assistant Research Professor, Dept. of Nutrition, Dietetics & Hospitality Management Auburn University, Auburn, AL, USA

Nutrition, Dietetics

Teddy Rothstein practiced every phase of Orthodontic-Orthopedics for thirty-seven years, I moved from Brookyn, NY to Portland, OR in August ’16 where on Dec. 16, 2017 I petitioned the OR Board of Dentisty to sanction OJW for Dental Professionals. I await their decision. I invented the appliance and developed the protocol for providing OJW: Weight-control. I provide OJW in Brooklyn NY. I have treated 200 patients most of whom come from everywhere in the United States simply because I am the sole provider.

Nutrition

Dr. Ivana Vucenik is Associate Professor of Medical & Research Technology and Pathology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD. She received her PhD in Immunology and Hematology from the University of Zagreb, Croatia and joined the University of Maryland in 1990. Since then, she has been studying bioactive properties of dietary compounds, particularly the anticancer function of inositol hexaphosphate (IP6) and inositol in vivo and in vitro. She has been investigating the effect of IP6 on cancer cell growth, differentiation, and its interaction with intracellular signal transduction pathways to understand the molecular mechanism(s) underlying this antineoplastic action. Dr. Vucenik has also been studying the antiplatelet and natural killer (NK)-cell enhancing functions of IP6. Another research project in her laboratory focuses on platelet function testing and the phenomenon of aspirin resistance in humans. As recognized nutrition researcher and educator, she has made numerous presentations at national and international meetings. Her research has been supported by grants from the Susan Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, the American Institute for Cancer Research, the University of Maryland Designated Research Initiative Fund, and the University of Maryland Women Health Research Foundation.

Diet, Nutrition

Dr. Kranthi Sitammagari has a medical practice at 1638 Owen Drive, Fayetteville NC. Dr. Kranthi Sitammagari specializes in hospitalist and has over 11 years of experience in the field of medicine. He is affiliated with numerous hospitals, including Cape Fear Valley Medical Center (NC) and more.

Healthcare

Vaclav Bunc has completed his PhD from Technical University Prague in 1970 in Applied Physics. Currently he is the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Charles University.

Obesity, Physical Education

Dr. Gonzalez is an Associate Professor of Sports Medicine at New York Medical College. He is a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and the American College of Sports Medicine where he is on track to receive his 'degree of fellow' next year. He has presented research in key Sports Medicine topics nationally and internationally.

Obesity, Sports Medicine, Family Medicine

Yu Ligen has his expertise in materials sciences, surface engineering, powder metallurgy, bibliometrics analysis, and diet and weight management.

Metallurgy, bibliometrics analysis, diet, weight management.

Kourosh Sayehmiri is the Head of Biostatistics and Epidemiology department, Faculty of Medicine, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran.

Obesity, biostatistics, epidemiology

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

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.

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.Parashram Patil is a social scientist who works as a research consultant to Gokhale Institute of Economis and Political science since 2016 and is an approved Ph.D. research guide at ICFAI University. Being an avid researcher with specialisation in economics and finance his research areas have been: Indian prospects of Cashew Business. Forest Accounting Ecological Sustainability Dr. Parashram has completed his Ph.D in Finance from Shivaji University and is now pursuing his post doctoral research from Pune University. Before devoting his full time for Post doctoral research, he has worked as Project advisor/consultant for a solar company and as an Assistant Professor for Symbiosis International University and Shivaji University. Dr. Parashram is an All India Topper in U.G.C. Dr. S. Radhakrishan Post Doctorate Fellowship and has been awarded Young Researcher Award, MTC Global Excellence Award and Best Citizens of India Award. He has landed coverage in print and broadcast outlets and his research papers and books have been published by many prestigious journals and is on the editorial board of many international journals. He holds membership of The National Coalition of Independent Scholars (NCIS), United States of America. He has been trained at Alternative Dispute Resolution and a Certified HR business consultant practitioner. In addition to being a researcher, Dr.Parashram is looking forward towards the development of The Institute For Natural Resources, Kolhapur, of which he is the Founder and President. Presently he is working on few books which will be released shortly. He is presently residing in Pune.

Accounting & Finance and Agriculture Economics and Agro-Business

Dr. Yat Yen is a researcher at University of Science and Technology of China. Currently, he is a reviewing board member of the Journal of Precision Medicine and Public Health and a Peace Researcher for the Alliance for Conflict Transformation (ACT). He had served as a lecturer of Social Protection and Social Justice at National Institute of Social Affairs, Cambodia. He has more than ten years of experience in education at both public and private schools and institutes, three years of experience as an HIV/AIDS and STDs consultant with the community. Dr. Yat Yen is holding a Ph.D. of Public Administration. His research interests are in the fields of adult health, substance use, public health policy, urban health, and sustainable development. He has won several top awards and has published several scientific papers in top-tier international journals, including Habitat International, Sustainability, and Iranian Journal of Public Health.

His research interests are in the fields of adult health, substance use, public health policy, urban health, and sustainable development.

Dr.T.Theivasanthi, a research faculty from International Research Centre (IRC) of our Kalasalingam University had invented the world’s first super-paramagnetic particles of plant materials named, “Santhi Particles” – a remarkable benchmark in the nanotechnology research field. It helped her to achieve World Record and to get a prominent place in Limca Book of Records-2015.Some of her other inventions like lowest priced Graphene, Surface Enhanced Biomaterials like agricultural nanofertilisers (http://goo.gl/Lik15m , http://goo.gl/xqJc4N), vegetable powder for diabetes (http://goo.gl/LwSes1), nanomaterials made from Amaranthus for bio-sensors and Andrographis nanopowder for virus infections (EBOLA, DENGUE, HIV & H1N1) are mainly societal based.Based on the communication received from Prime Minister Office, the Dept.of Biotechnology initiating steps to develop her inventions related to nanobiotechnology for the benefits of public.

Nanobiotechnology,agricultural Nanofertilisers, bio-sensors and Andrographis nanopowder,

Richard W.M. Visser DC, Ph.D.present workind as the CEO of VERA Health and Former Minister of Health and Sports. Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration, St. Michael’s College, Vermont, U.S.A., 1984 – 1988 Premedical Program, University of Colorado, U.S.A., 1988 – 1989 Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), Palmer College of Chiropractic-West, Santa Clara, California, U.S.A., 1989 – 1993 Doctor in Medical Sciences, (PhD), Public Health National School, Havana, Cuba, Public Health Program His work has made vital contributions to a greater understanding of the biological, sociological, and psychological factors surrounding childhood obesity. Having written numerous articles on the subject for professional journals. Today Dr. Visser continues his innovative approach to healthcare by converging the exponential technological development going on right now with never before seen global connectivity.

Richard Visser has focused on the pandemic of childhood obesity among various populations, working in consultation with other international experts. He studied the problem and implemented solutions from many perspectives: as a clinical researcher, academic and educator, activist and politician, entrepreneur, concerned citizen and parent. His work has made vital contributions to a greater understanding of the biological, sociological, and psychological factors surrounding childhood obesity.

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 lab research focuses on insulin/glucagon and estrogen signal transduction, insulin resistance, gene transcriptional control of nutrient homeostasis, and cardiac dysfunction in diabetes. Dr. Guo has been working on the gene transcriptional regulation of metabolic homeostasis by insulin receptor substrate proteins (IRS) and Forkhead FoxO transcription factors and he has been funded by American Diabetes Association (ADA), American Heart Association, and the National Institute of Health of USA. 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 more than 5,000 citations from the Google Scholar.

Endocrinology, Hypertension, Diabetes AND Nature Medicine

Baher Effat is a Research Professor of Food and Dairy Microbiology, National Research Centre, Egypt. Over 36 years of experience in Food and Dairy Bacteriology, he shared and supervised over than 3 Master and Ph.D Thesis in Food and Dairy sciences and more than 60 scientific publications in food and dairy microbiology, functional dairy products , probiotics and propionic acid bacteria and pathogenic bacteria and in Food and Dairy Products. . He has shared in national and international programs and projects. He joined many international conferences and workshop, in addition to scientific activities. In addition he awarded for CAS-TWAS Visiting Scholar Fellowship From 03 Aug., 2006 to 31 October 2006.Training of young researchers and lecturers on many science-related subjects; including courses for: Microbiological Analysis of Food, Control of Bacteria, Contamination during Food Process and Isolation and Identification of Microorganisms. Member Who's Who in the World. Member of Organizing Committee for 20th International Conference on Nutrition , Food Science and Technology. April 16-17 ,2018 , Dubai , UAE

Food and Dairy Microbiology , Functional Foods , Functional Dairy Products ,Probiotics ,Propionic acid bacteria ,Pathogenic bacteria in foods and dairy products.

Prof. Ehud Goldhammer has his expertise in exercise physiology and cardiac rehabilitation, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and and heart failure patient's rehabilitation in particular. His passion in improving the health and wellbeing of coronary artery patients led him to establish (1982) the first cardiac rehabilitation center in the northern part of Israel, encouraging women, elderly, old people, and minorities to join cardiac rehabilitation programs. Since the establishment of this center he tried to promote exercise programs for obese, diabetic, hypertensive, and heart failure patients. Most of his research projects were done in exercise physiology, in the various subsets of coronary artery disease patients (diabetics, obese, hypertensive, and heart failure patients).

He is expertise in exercise physiology and cardiac rehabilitation, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and and heart failure patient's rehabilitation in particular

Sunil Mathur, Ph.D., M.Phil., M.Sc., MBA, is a Professor at the Georgia Regents University. Dr. Mathur is the author of the book “Statistical Bioinformatics using R”, published by Academic Press, USA in 2010. Dr. Mathur is an academic editor of PLOS ONE, Special Issue Editor and Editorial Member of Journal of Translational Medicine & Epidemiology, Editorial Board Member of Global Journal of Medicine and Public Health, Editorial Board Member of Austin Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology, Associate Editor of International Journal of Statistics and Systems, and Global Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics and reviewer for several international journals. Dr. Mathur is a reviewer of grant applications for the Department of Defense and NIH. Dr. Mathur’s research interests are in both biostatistical applications and methodological development of biostatistics. His research interests include childhood obesity, cancer research, public health, nonparametric statistics, likelihood procedures, genomics, biostatistics, and epidemiology. Dr. Mathur is working in the area of pediatric obesity, the number of children who are overweight and obese is increasing rapidly world-wide, and the World Health Organization has declared obesity as one of the largest epidemics of modern times. In order to combat the epidemic of childhood obesity, there is a pressing need to understand the association among different factors (genetic and non-genetic) and childhood obesity. Dr. Mathur is working to establish the association of several factors and obesity among children and examine the moderating role of birth weight, race, and maternal smoking status during pregnancy.

Childhood obesity Cancer research Public health Nonparametric statistics Likelihood procedures Genomics Biostatistics Epidemiology

Vaclav Bunc has earned his PhD from TU Prague in 1979. He is a Vice Dean of Faculty of PE and Sports at Charles University Prague. His main research topics are: obesity management, application of mathematical methods and models in PE and sport, evaluation of physical fitness, exercise physiology, functional and physical testing in laboratory and field, body composition, BIA methods and moving regimes for prevention. He has published more than 350 papers in Czech and internationally reputed journals and has been serving as an Editorial Board Member of repute.

obesity management, physical fitness, exercise physiology

Prof. Lucia Pacific Pediatrics Assistant Professor of Sapienza University of Rome; Currently Professor holds the position of Executive Level I and Head of Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Hepatology in the Department of Pediatrics and Child Neurology, Azienda Policlinico Umberto I, Rome. Her research interest are: Pediatric Hepatology (cholestasis, jaundice, metabolic diseases of the liver); Fatty liver in children; Nutrition; Markers of inflammation and cardiometabolic risk in children with visceral obesity; Pediatric Gastrointestinal infections Lucia Pacifico graduated in Medicine and Surgery (1977) at the University "Sapienza" of Rome with honors, specializing in Pediatrics (with honors), with specialization in Neonatology with honors at the "Sapienza" University of Rome. Her later obtained a degree in Medicine and Surgery recognized in the United States (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates - 1979; Visa Qualifyng Examination- 1980). Her holds the License to a doctor surgeon recognized in the United States (Board of Medical Examiners - 1982).

Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Nutrition

Cristiana Pop is currently a full Professor at Bucharest Economic Studies University. She has her expertise in “Teaching physical education in higher education and training athletics mainly for university contests”. Her main research interests are in “Education quality and social issues related with health, physical activity, eating behaviors and wellbeing”. She has authored “The role of physical activity in promoting well-being (2015), Athletics for Students (2013)” and other few books promoting physical activity and a healthy lifestyle. She is member of Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education, member of Romanian Athletic Federation (women commission) and has research collaboration with Romanian Academy Anthropological Institute Research Center. She is serving as Senior Editor and Editorial Board Member of several reviews in education, health and sport sciences domain.

Eating behaviors and wellbeing, Healthy lifestyle

Professor Mehmet Emre Atabek has completed his Ph.D. at the age of 37 years from Erciyes University and postdoctoral studies from Selcuk University School of Meram Medicine. He is the director of Pediatric Endocrinology, a premier pediatric endocrinolgy and diabetology service organization. He has published more than 120 papers in reputed journals and has been serving as an editorial board member of repute. He has been interested in searching metabolic problems of obese children in most of his articles. His articles have been cited more than 1100 citations by another article in Web of Science so far. He continues to work as head of the Department of Pedaitric Endocrinolgy, Necmettin Erbakan University.

Pedaitric Endocrinolgy, Diabetology

Daniel W. Jones received his medical education and internal medicine training at The University of Mississippi Medical Center where he now serves as Professor of Medicine and the Director of Clinical and Population Science for the Mississippi Center for Obesity Research. He has served as Dean of the School of Medicine (2003-2009) and Chancellor of The University of Mississippi (2009-2015). He is Past President of the American Heart Association (2007-2008).

Internal Medicine, Clinical Science, Obesity

Larry L-T Ho, MD, currently is professor emeritus at National Yang-Ming University (NYMU) and consultant professor physician and investigator at Taipei Veterans General Hospital (Taipei-VGH) in Taiwan. He has been chair of the department of medical research and education at Taipei-VGH from 1994 to 2009, dean of medical school at NYMU during 1999-2005, and adjunct professor in the department of life science at National Tsing Hua University. Dr. Ho received his medical degree from the National Defence Medical Centre with honors, and completed his residency at Taipei-VGH. In his early career, Dr. Ho went to the U.S. and appointed as an instructor at the Michigan Diabetes Research & Training Centre and in the division of endocrinology and metabolism at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Diabetes, Endocrinology, Medicine, Nutrition, and Pharmacology

Prof.Dr.Václav Bunc, PhD - born 19.9.1947 - graduated from Technical University Prague 1970, applied physics, 1970-1973 research worker in Tesla VUST A.S.Popova Prague, 1973-1975 PhD study on Technical University Prague, from 1975 until now Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Charles University, PhD earned from Technical University Prague in Applied Physics, senior scientific worker, Ass.Prof. 1993, Prof. 1998 - Exercise Physiology

Exercise physiology, training checking, body composition, movement activities

Shaik O. Rahaman, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food science at the University of Maryland, USA. His laboratory is interested in elucidating the molecular signaling events underlying the pathogenesis of various inflammatory diseases, specifically, atherosclerosis and fibrosis. Dr. Rahaman earned his PhD in Molecular Biology at Jadavpur University, and a BS in Human Physiology (Honors), and an MS in Biophysics and Molecular Biology from University of Calcutta. From 2000-2014, Dr. Rahaman worked at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, USA, as a Postdoctoral Fellow, eventually as a Project Scientist studying signal transduction in Cell Biology and Oncology. Dr. Rahaman has given numerous invited talks nationally and internationally, and is a reviewer/editorial board member in numerous scientific journals. Dr. Rahaman also served as a reviewer for National Institute of Health (USA).

Pathogenesis, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Oncology

Muhammad A Jawad is a board certifi ed through the American Board of Surgery and serves as the Medical Director of Orlando Regional Medical Center’s Bariatric Program. He has been an expert in Laparoscopic Surgery since 1989, where he has been performing complicated biliary, colon and endocrine surgery. He has performed more than 4,000 laparoscopic bariatric surgical cases since 2000, safely and with great success. He specializes in the laparoscopic gastric bypass, the adjustable Lap- Band, and sleeve gastrectomy procedures. He has presented more than 45 presentations both nationally and internationally on laparoscopic and bariatric surgery.

Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery.

Damien Byas is serving as an Associate Faculty member in a Master of Public Health (MPH) Program. He is currently working as a senior research fellow for the Centre for Organizational Research in Chicago, IL. He is currently serving as an Associate Faculty Member in a Master of Public Health (MPH) Program. He is the president of the North American Scientific Committee on Cardiovascular Health, a part-time Public Health Researcher, Senior Research Fellow, and an adjunct Professor for an MPH program. He has done his PhD in University of New Mexico and he is expertise in Global Health Research Epidemiology Biostatistics Quantitative Research.

Global Health Research Epidemiology Biostatistics Quantitative Research.

Shougang Wei serves as Professor, PhD supervisor and Deputy Director in Department of Children’s and Women’s Health, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Peking, China. He has been engaged in the study of child and adolescent health, mainly focused on the field of childhood obesity about its health risks, pathogenic factors, and preventive and treatment measures.

Childhood obesity about its health risks, pathogenic factors, and preventive and treatment measures.

Dr. Kebret Kebede received his M.D. from Aristotle University in Greece and has practiced medicine both in Europe and in the United States. An active scholar, Dr. Kebede has presented his work at the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society and the American College of International Physicians. As a biology professor at Nevada State College, Dr. Kebede draws heavily on his medical experiences to provide pre-nursing students with practical, real-world perspectives on medicine. Along similar lines, he helps students understand the myriad mechanics of the human body through intense and thorough study of cadavers as well as associated pathology. Dr. Kebede is deeply committed to providing students with a multicultural education and has presented his work on incorporating diversity into anatomy and physiology education to a national audience. Dr. Kebede is also devoted to giving back to the global community and actively participates in worldwide medical missions aimed at providing much-needed medical care to impoverished and underserved communities in developing countries. By bringing Nevada State College students on these medical missions, Dr. Kebede aims to instill this commitment to serving our global community in our future health care providers.

Anatomy and Physical Education

The Wu Lab has expertise in metabolism and integrative physiology and nutrition. Currently, the research in Wu Lab is focused on elucidating roles of inflammation-metabolism interactions in overnutrition-associated insulin resistance, adipose tissue inflammation, and hepatic steatosis and liver inflammatory response. The Wu Lab is also interested in exploring roles of inflammatory and signaling molecules in regulating atherosclerosis, and in studying myeloid cell functions in metabolic diseases. Both cellular and integrative approaches are employed by the Wu Lab. In particular, the ongoing projects in the Wu Lab involve a number of mouse models in which gene(s) are over-expressed or disrupted in a cell-specific manner. The long-term goal of Dr. Wu’s research program is to elucidate the mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of obesity and over nutrition-associated metabolic diseases including insulin resistance, diabetes, and fatty liver disease so that novel dietary and/or pharmacological approaches can be developed for preventing and/or treating metabolic diseases. Using molecular, cellular, and integrative approaches, the Wu lab is focused on investigating the interaction between metabolism and inflammation.

Obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes, and fatty liver disease.

Prof Kennedy has considerable experience in public health nutrition and in supporting the development of research capacity and culture within academic departments and organisations. She is keen therefore to enhance the research profile of individual colleagues and also the Department of Clinical Sciences and Nutrition moving into the future. She is keen to optimise her public health skills and links to expand the research profile within the department and to make collaborative links across faculties and with relevant external organisations and universities.

• Nutrition Inequalities and Food Poverty • Novel approaches to promoting nutrition and health • Diet, Nutrition and Health

Oral B. Ospanov did his PG at University of Kazakhstan, later he worked as a surgeon at the hospital “MSC-10”, Omsk, Russia.Next he was worked as Associate Professor, Karaganda State Medical Academe, Karaganda, Kazakhstan.He was promoted and worked in different positions Chief scientific worker of the Department of the Surgery of National Research (Scientific) Medical Center of Kazakhstan, Astana, Kazakhstan and Chief scientific worker of the Department of the Surgery of National Research (Scientific) Medical Center of Kazakhstan, Astana, Kazakhstan.Finally he became President of Association of Endoscopic Surgery of Kazakhstan (AESK).

Endocrinology, Obesity surgery,laparoscopic operations (surgical procedure) of general and abdominal surgery.

Hildegardes C. Dineros is a pioneer and leader in the field of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery in the Philippines. He has been invited to speak and present his work both in the local and international community. His areas of expertise include Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, Laparoscopic Metabolic Surgery (treatment for Type 2 Diabetes), Advanced Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgery, Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery, and Complex Wound Care. He takes care of both foreign and local patients and he has the most number of advanced bariatric surgery procedures in the country with remarkable success. Dr. Dineros is a Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), Regular Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO), and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), International College of Surgeons (FICS), Philippine College of Surgeons (FPCS), Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Society of Asia (ELSA) and Philippine Association of Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgeons (PALES).

Basic and Advanced Laparoscopic Procedures Cholecystectomy, Biliary Surgery, Resections for Performed Cancer of the GUT, Lap Splenectomy, Laparoscopic Exploration

Lynn Romejko Jacobs' prior appointment (1980) to S.M.U. found her developing a passion and interest in adult fitness as the physical supervisor at the Dallas Cardiac Institute working to rehabilitate patients who had undergone heart surgery. She also spent two years as an Athletic Director for the oil corporation, the Western Company of N.A. in Ft. Worth, Texas. Designing employees' fitness programs along with coordinating incentives and benefits within the company were strategic to the success of this experience. These two experiences prepared her for a continued growth in adult fitness and wellness. Lynn joined the faculty at SMU in 1980 as an Assistant Professor and now currently enjoys the appointment of Full Professor . During her early years she designed and implemented a well received exercise program for the faculty and staff, the "Out to Lunch Bunch". She assisted Dr. Birdie Barr in implementing a comprehensive wellness program with employee benefits in the early 1980's. Teaching highlights during this period of the '80's focused on: ballroom/folk dance, corporate fitness practicum and internships for the Physical Education majors on the Corporate Fitness Track. In the 1990's, Lynn took part in a spearhead committee to design the current "CHOICES for Living Program" along with Dr. Birdie Barr and Dr. Peter Gifford. This committee designed our current wellness program that delivers two general education requirements for all SMU students-Concepts of Wellness and CHOICES II activity classes. The mission of this program is to:"empower students to make meaningful choices". Also, during this time (1990), Lynn initiated the wellness experience out at the SMU in Taos, Fort Burgwin Research Center in Taos, New Mexico, one of the SMU auxiliary campuses. She designed and developed the course "Mountain Sports" which is still sought after by many SMU students when studying at the Taos campus. She also initiated the indoor cycling course,"spinning" for the CHOICES II activity curriculum. Along with Dr. Peter Gifford, Lynn helped to create and develop a new major, Applied Physiology and Sport Management (September 2007-present). During this time, she was named the Director of Applied Physiology and Enterprise (concentration of the major, Applied Physiology and Sport Management). She taught the courses in Nutrition and Applied Physiology and Enterprise along with supervising the majors' internships for the Applied Physiology and Enterprise concentration. Lynn is also the advisor for these majors. Awards Lynn finds meaningful to her spanning years of 43 teaching are: Distinguished University Citizen Award, Southern Methodist University (provost's office, May 17, 2008- given once a year to faculty that have distinguished themselves through service within the university and out in the community); Hope Award for teaching excellence, S.M.U., 2003; Sam Taylor Fellowship scholarship, October, 1982 and the Outstanding Big Sister Award for Tarrant County, 1981. Dr. Peter Gifford and Lynn designed a research project, (Fall, 2009). The topic: "Reality versus Perception: Percent Body Fat and Body Mass Index Scores in College Student". Some of Lynn's earlier research relates to her current research pursuits: "An Analysis of the Somatograms of the Reference Woman, Young Caucasian Women (ages 20-24) and Young Hispanic Women Currently Residing in Texas", AAHPERD Research Poster Consortium Session, April 1994, Denver, CO. Lynn's long term commitment to the SMU wellness program can be exhibited in several of her publications and presentations: "Did Wellness Work at SMU?" Health Values, Vol. 10 No. 5, September/October, 1986 (co-authored with Dr. Marilynn Barr), "SMU Wellness: the Holistic Approach" seminar at Hunt Oil Corporation, Dallas, TX. 1998, "SMU Wellness" , presentation at GTE Corporation Headquarters, Irving, TX. November 1993, "Physical Education to Wellness: Undergraduate Wellness Requirement" AAHPERD National Convention, Washington D.C., 1993, and 7th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education, "Wellness and the College Student: Innovative Instructional Strategies and Meaningful Student Outcomes"(Gober, 2008), Academic, International, published in proceedings, January, 2009. This international conference presentation has been requested to be submitted as a possible publication to the Research in Higher Education Journal. Lynn Jacobs' Teaching Philosophy "I absolutely love the dynamic exchange between student and teacher not knowing quite how any session in the classroom will end up. The possibility of me as the teacher changing a space in the world so that the students I taught are different than they were before I taught them amazes me. I do have an unshakable belief in the individual's capacity to learn and change. Teaching is igniting one to think and live differently. This belief has kept me in the profession for thirty- six years. Yes, it is a transformative experience through a creative relationship. Both teacher and student are transformed; both are learning partners and facilitators of the process. No longer in education is the scenario the sage on the stage; it is the guide on the side. Teachers can no longer hide behind the podium." Education: B.A. Southern Methodist University, 1974, Texas Secondary Teaching Certificate in Physical Education, Health and Speech Arts M.A. Southern Methodist University, 1978 Ph.D. Texas Woman's University, 1989, Kinesiology (exercise science emphasis) Dissertation: "An Analysis of the Somatograms of the Reference Woman and Young Caucasian Women (age 20-24 years)" Reference Woman of the 1940's (Behnke's) with Reference Woman of the 1980's. The research focuses on comparing body type differences expressed through somotagrams (circumference measurements). Current Professional Licensures and Certifications: "Primary Group Exercise Certification", Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, National. (February 2007 - Present). Lead adults in group exercise with safety and sound biomechanical and physiological principles "Adult and Child CPR&Airway Management", NOLS-Wilderness Medicine Institute, International. (March 30, 2008 - March 30, 2010). Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation. This certificate is used while working with students in a physical setting. "Wilderness Safety", NOLS, International. (March 30, 2008 - March 30, 2010). Safety, rescue and lifesaving procedures to use in the wilderness. This certificate was used to teach in the SMU in Taos program. "Spinning License/Certification", Madd Dogg Athletics, International. (July 2005 - July 2009). I am certified to teach spinning on specialized indoor bikes and train people to improve their cardiovascular endurance. Volunteer Work: Mentoring of a Sudanese refugee family of nine through Texas Catholic Charities (2002-current). Activities include fieldtrips, teaching sports, art, cooking and involving the S.M.U. wellness students who receive credit for their required out of class experience portion of the Concepts of Wellness Course. Soupmobile: raising money for this homeless meal delivery program and dispensing the food (2003-2006) Meal on Wheels: delivering food to the clients through Highland Park Methodist Church(2000-2002).

Obesity , weight management

Joycelyn A.M. Peterson, (Dr.Joy) is a registered dietitian, presently professor and chair of Nutrition and Dietetics, Department and Dietetic Internship Director at Oakwood University, Huntsville, Alabama and was associate professor, chair of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at University of the Southern Caribbean (USC), Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies for over 5years. Her professional experience includes nutrition consultant, nutrition educator, public health speaker and in-service trainer for hospital staff and community agencies, program planner for international and state-wide public health nutrition initiatives, teaching and conducting research at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Grant writer receiving over $ 2 million from private funding. She is founder/director of the Vegetarian Institute of Nutrition and Culinary Arts (nonprofit) and Dimensions in Food and Nutrition, Inc. (for profit). She is a contributing writer for newspapers and health magazines and has also published three books and many articles. Dr. Peterson completed Nutrition and Dietetics degrees at New York Institute of Dietetics (A.S.), Oakwood University, B.S., Loma Linda University (M.P.H., Dr. P.H.), and Johns Hopkins University (post-master’s studies in international nutrition). Joy recently had her dissertation for her doctoral thesis published in the Annuals of Nutrition Metabolism, August, 2011. She continues to conduct nutrition, health, and vegetarian cooking seminars internationally. Her long-term goal is to provide dietetic and nutrition research and leadership training where ever God leads.

Food and Nutrition

IFSO 2002-3 President; 2011 ASMBS Outstanding Achievement Finalist; SECO (Sociedad Española de Cirugía de la obesidad) Spanish Bariatric Society Founder

Bariatric surgery

Genoveva Islas, MPH, directs Cultiva La Salud, which works to address poor nutrition and physical inactivity in the San Joaquin Valley by creating healthier environments. Genoveva has extensive experience in obesity and chronic disease prevention She has also managed health education and cultural and linguistic services in the medical managed care arena. She has instructed at the junior college level and lectured in the California State University system. Genoveva is the board chair of the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California and a board member of the California Food Policy Advocates, Community Water Center and California Institute for Rural Studies. She sits on the steering committee for California Convergence and advisory boards for various non-profit organizations. Genoveva was appointed, by Governor Brown, to the California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley and to the California Health Benefit Exchange board. She received her master's degree in public health from Loma Linda University.

Nutrition & Diet, Food Security, Obesity Prevention,Health Equity & Social Justice

Sunil Mathur is Professor and Director of SCSC PhD (Statistics) from University of Delhi, India

Biostatistics and Epidemiology

Dr. Ramesh Ghimire is an economist at Atlanta Regional Commission. He has a Ph.D. in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics from the University of Georgia, USA and a M.S. in Development and Natural Resource Economics from the University of Life Sciences, Norway. He has published nearly 20 research papers in highly respected international peer reviewed journals, such as Ecological Economics, Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Environment and Development Economics, World Development, and Water Resources Research.

Dr. Ghimire is interested in understanding how natural resources and amenities help improve public health, human well-being and overall quality of human life.

Professor Lee was trained as a gastro-intestinal surgeon in Taiwan. However, he not only dedicated his time to clinical service but also continuously looked at developing innovative surgical techniques and performed multiple clinical studies. Since 1990 he has moved conventional gastric surgery into the era of laparoscopic surgery. He later developed laparoscopic bariatric surgery for the treatment of severe obesity in Asia in 1997, helping thousands of the Asians with obesity thereafter. He innovated in the surgical treatment of diabetes using laparoscopic gastro-intestinal or metabolic surgery in 2005. Through his effort, this innovation will in turn help millions of diabetic patients worldwide. He is one of the expert committee in IDF 2012 statement about diabetes surgery.

Obesity and diabetes are both world epidemics. They are closely related but very difficult to treat. These two diseases were previously neglected in Asia. The nominee is dedicated to the surgical treatment of these diseases. He not only created a new laparoscopic surgical field but also performed the most such surgeries in Asia. It is not easy for a busy surgeon to dedicate his time to clinical study and achieved such a high position in medical science. Diabetes is the most important metabolic disease in Asia now and is developing quickly. The nominee is the pioneer in the surgical treatment of diabetes. He not only innovated in this field but also performed several important prospective randomized trials. He was invited as the primary investigator for the International Diabetes Surgery Study and also organized the Asian multi-institutional diabetes surgery study. He has become a leading worldwide expert in diabetes surgery. This is no simple feat for a local surgeon from a small country like Taiwan.

Biography Dr. Zhou received his Ph.D. from the University of California, Irvine. He performed postdoctoral work at the University of Washington and the Rockefeller University before joining the faculty of the University of Kentucky. Dr. Zhou is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences and the Director of Center for Metabolic Disease Research at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Zhou’s research focuses on molecular mechanisms of cardio-metabolic disease.

Nutritional Science, Obesity, Cardiovascular Disease, Metabolic Disease

Professor Mehmet Emre Atabek has completed his Ph.D. at the age of 37 years from Erciyes University and postdoctoral studies from Selcuk University School of Meram Medicine. He is the director of Pediatric Endocrinology, a premier pediatric endocrinolgy and diabetology service organization. He has published more than 120 papers in reputed journals and has been serving as an editorial board member of repute. He has been interested in searching metabolic problems of obese children in most of his articles. His articles have been cited more than 1100 citations by another article in Web of Science so far. He continues to work as head of the Department of Pedaitric Endocrinolgy, Necmettin Erbakan University.

Pediatric Endocrinology

Dr Blumenfeld is director of the “Women’s Health Centre”, and in charge of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the Kupat Holim Meuhedet Health Fund. He is also a senior physician of reproductive endocrinology and infertility in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the RAMBAM Medical Center in Haifa, Israel. Dr. Zeev Blumenfeld is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, in the Faculty of Medicine at Technion (Israel Institute of Technology). He teaches obstetrics, gynaecology, reproductive endocrinology, reproductive physiology and infertility to medical and post-graduate students. He has published over 190 papers on reproductive health, mostly from a clinical perspective. He has been the board member, reviewer or advisor for a large number of organizations and journals.

Prevention of premature ovarian failure (POF) in young women receiving gonadotoxic chemotherapy. Reproductive Endocrinology Inhibin & Activin in Human Reproduction Hypophysiotropic and Neuroregulatory Modulation of Fetal Human Pituitary. Infertility and Assisted Reproduction (ART) Immunologic Problems in Infertility

Dr. Landolfi was employed in a Human Performance Lab at the University of Toronto for nine years, then worked at the Centre for Science, Math, and Technology Education (Department of Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning) for three years - also at the University of Toronto. In addition, he has also taught science and physical education in the public school setting. Dr. Landolfi is currently a faculty member in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education at University of the Fraser Valley where he teaches “Active Health,” “Contemporary Health Issues,” and “Professional Experience in Kinesiology” in addition to supervising Undergraduate Theses. Dr. Landolfi’s research interests include Health Physical Activity, Coach Development and Training, and School-Based Physical Education. He has presented at National and International conferences and has published in various scholarly as well as practitioner journals.

Health Physical Activity

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.

Professor Kaj Winther was earlier deeply involved in cardiovascular research and medicine with special reference to thrombosis and haemostasis and worked for a period at the Harvard Medical School, Boston, on the topic “Circadian variation in Myocardial Infraction”. Later in his career he more and more focused on development and clinical testing of herbal remedies and different versions of new foods. His interest in food and herbal remedies is also based on the fact that much prescription medicine including the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID`s) are blamed for serious side effects. As many of our top athletes and more and more of the average population trying to get into a “better shape” is abusing NSAID`s, more attention should be drawn to develop new “pain-killers” without serious side effects. Here some food supplements, herbal remedies and some new foods, might be interesting to future develop – replies Kaj Winther.

Clinical Biochemistry,herbal remedies and their impact on inflammation

Medical doctor specialised in Public Health, PhD in biostatistics and Pharm D, Pr Francois-André Allaert is strongly involved in the field of medical evaluation and especially in the evaluation of health claim. He is managing a human clinical center specifically approved by French health authorities for food supplement and enriched food evaluation. He is also managing the chair for health claim medical evaluation at the burgundy university of Dijon. He is authors of more than 1500 scientific oral communications and publications among which 210 are pubmed referred.

Epidemiology, Clinical Trials, Clinical Pharmacology

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

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

Christine Brombach is since 2009 lecturer at the Institute of Food and Beverage Innovation at Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland. She received a degree in home economics and nutrition from the University of Giessen, Germany and a Master of Science in Nutrition with a major in gerontology from Manhattan, KS, USA. She did her PhD at the University of Giessen, Germany on the topic of “eating behaviour in the life course of women over the age of 65 years”. She was project coordinator of the Nutrition Survey II at the Max Rubner Institute, Karlsruhe in Germany before she moved with her family to Switzerland.

Food Sociology and Human Nutrition

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

Kazim Sahin was graduated from School of Veterinary Medicine, Ankara University in 1990. He is a principal member of the Turkish Academy of Sciences and Diplomate of ECPVS. He is working for Firat University. He organized the First International Congress on Nutrition and Cancer in Antalya, Turkey in May 2008 and Fifth International Congress on Nutrition and Cancer in Elazig, Turkey in September 2012.

His research focuses mainly on vitamin and mineral metabolism, cancer prevention, stress and obesity. He was also the first to report that dietary lycopene intake prevents leiomyoma and renal cancer in the Eker rats and Japanese quail in collaboration with medical researchers at Wayne State University, Detroit, USA. He has approximately 176 original papers in peer-reviewed international journals (Web of Science) and review articles.

Lidia Wadolowska serves as Chair of the Department of Human Nutrition at University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn and is a President of the Committee on Human Nutrition Science, Polish Academy of Sciences, vice-president of the Polish Society of Nutritional Sciences, member of the Editorial Council of Polish Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences, member the Standing Committee on Nutrition and Health of FIL/IDF

Research interests are focused on dietary and lifestyle exposures and their relationship with health outcomes of chronic diseases including obesity, osteoporosis, cancer, cardiovascular disease. This includes diet, physical activity and psychosocial aspects of dietary behaviours in relation to the health of vulnerable groups, adolescents, young women and the elderly. She is expertised in methodological aspects of dietary intake assessment and identifying dietary patterns, using novel methods of nutritional data analysis.

Ilich-Ernst, Jasminka, is Professor of Nutrition, Florida State University and was Research Scientist, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ohio State University. Ilich-Ernst, Jasminka has long been involved in the academic arena of nutrition conducting Nutritional-Biochemical Research Specialist, Division of Neonatology,Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah Medical Center, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Research is focused on the nutritional and life-style modifiers of chronic diseases (particularly those involving bone and body composition) and spans from basic science and animal models to clinical trials in human subjects and outreach into disadvantaged community. My research is oriented toward the same goals: furthering our knowledge toward optimizing bone health and body composition (fat and muscle tissue) through nutritional and behavioral modifications, including physical activity, to result in long term lifestyle changes.

Prof Suleyman Aydin has received his PhD in Illinois Institute of Technology during the period of 1999. Currently, he is working as Professor in Firat University. He is serving as an editorial member of several reputed journals. He has authored more than 100 research articles/books. He is a member of Organization Committee Members, Council Members, Association Members (The American Chemical Society, The American Turkish Society, Turkish Biochemical Society and The Endocrine Society).

Research interest in the field of laboratory medicine

Dr. Pawloski is chair of and professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies at George Mason University in Fairfax Virginia, United States. She is an expert in childhood obesity and biocultural aspects of health and nutrition among children, adolescents, and young adults. As a Fulbright Scholar in 1997, she examined the nutritional status of adolescent girls from the Segou Region in Mali, West Africa to explore factors impacting malnutrition in that region. Her current interests involve exploring the biocultural, geographic, and social determinants of obesity in transitional countries. Dr. Pawloski has most recently worked and conducted research in Nicaragua, Thailand, Chile, Iraq, and Costa Rica.

Clinical Nutrition

Mingruo Guo, a food chemist and a full professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences at the University of Vermont (UVM), USA. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Food Chemistry from the National University of Ireland in 1990. Dr. Guo`s scholarly interests include human milk biochemistry and infant formula manufacturing technology, functional foods, the utilization of whey protein in creating functional foods and environmentally safe products; biochemistry and technology of fermented dairy products. He published the first textbook on functional foods in the US in 2007 another book titled: Human milk Biochemistry and Infant Formula Manufacturing Technology was published in 2014. He has published more than 150 research articles, book chapters and conference proceedings.

Human milk biochemistry

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

Shaik O. Rahaman, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food science at the University of Maryland, USA. His laboratory is interested in elucidating the molecular signaling events underlying the pathogenesis of various inflammatory diseases, specifically, atherosclerosis and fibrosis. Dr. Rahaman earned his PhD in Molecular Biology at Jadavpur University, and a BS in Human Physiology (Honors), and an MS in Biophysics and Molecular Biology from University of Calcutta. From 2000-2014, Dr. Rahaman worked at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, USA, as a Postdoctoral Fellow, eventually as a Project Scientist studying signal transduction in Cell Biology and Oncology. He has received many awards and honors. Dr. Rahaman was honored with Elsa Albrecht Award by Cleveland Clinic, which is awarded for outstanding publication. During 2011-2014, Dr. Rahaman also served as an Assistant Professor at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, USA. In 2013, he was the recipient of the American Heart Association Scientist Development Grant. Dr. Rahaman is the author or co-author of 20 research papers on neurobiology, oncology, atherosclerosis, or fibrosis in high impact international peer-reviewed journals of repute including Cell Metabolism and Journal of Clinical Investigation. Dr. Rahaman has given numerous invited talks nationally and internationally, and is a reviewer/editorial board member in numerous scientific journals. Dr. Rahaman also served as a reviewer for National Institute of Health (USA).

Nutrition and Food Science

He is Associate Editor of the Journal Toxicol. Environ. Health, Associate Editor of Food Chem. Toxicol. and an Editorial board member of Environ. Health Perspect. Prof. Lee is also Research Advisor of the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Committee Advisor for the Ministry of Science, ICT, and Future Planning, and a Councillor for the International Association of Environmental Mutagen Society. He is the president of the 13th International Congress of Toxicology (ICT XIII). He organized 8 Workshops and 3 Int. Symposia about Toxicology, Carcinogenesis/Chemoprevention, Endocrine Disruption, and Risk Assessment. He was a Nominating Committee Member of International Union of Toxicology (IUTOX) and Deputy member of the Korean Pharmaceutical Society. He is the author of 220 papers, reviews, and 11 book chapters. He is the co-author of Lu’s Basic Toxicology (6th Edition, 2013, informa). Prof. Lee has received numerous awards, including the Young Scientist Award, Brookhaven Symposium (USA), the Yun Ho Lee Award of Scientific Merit (Int. Aloe Science Council, USA), the Merit Award from the Minister, .Ministry of Food Drug Safety (Republic of Korea).

Int’l Assoc. of Environ. Mutagenesis and Genomics Societies (IAEMGS) Korean Soc. of Toxicology (KSOT) Korean Environ. Mutagen Society (KEMS) J. Toxicology and Environ. Health (Taylor & Francis)

Dr. Yasmine Adel Lashine has completed MD degree from Ain Shams University, in addition she has a PhD in Molecular Genetics from the German University in Cairo. She also aquired the Diploma in Clinical Nutrition for Physicians from the American University in Cairo. Dr. Lashine teaches extensively in the pharmacy program on molecular genetic pathology and pathophysiology at the German University in Cairo. She has authored 4 papers in international peer-reviewed journals.

Molecular Genetics

Dr Benjamin K. Simpson is a professor at the Department of Food Science & Technology, Canada. He got Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada 1984. His current research is on Post-mortem biochemistry of fish/shellfish,Enzymes from marine organisms,Chitin and chitosans from crustacean waste,Biodegradable plastic films from chitosan and starch,Carotenoid pigments from crustacean waste,Gelatin from fish skins,He has published several papers in Food Science & Technology.

on the post-morten biochemistry of marine organisms - more specifically on the roleof endogenous enzymes in seafood quality alterations; biotechnological approaches to enhance value of by-products of seafood harvesting/processing.

Maria Gougouli is a lecturer in the Food Science and Technology pathway in Perrotis College. She holds a B.Sc. in Agriculture with specialization in Food Science and Technology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, a M.Sc. in Food Science and Technology, and a Ph.D. in Food Microbiology from the same university, as well as a CTF in Pedagogical Training. During her graduate studies and Post-Doctorate she also served as a research assistant in the Department of Food Science and Technology of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and in National Agricultural Research Foundation, in the context of several European Commission and national research projects. During 2010-2013, she served as part-time Laboratory Associate in the Departments of Nutrition and Dietetics, and Animal Production of the Technological Institute of Thessaly. Furthermore, she is editor and reviewer in the Journal of Applied Microbiology and in Letters of Applied Microbiology. Her research interests cover a wide range of Food Quality and Safety themes, with particular emphasis on the applications of Quantitative Microbiology.

Food Nutrition & Dietetics assessment

olene Mateko Azagba-Nyako is currently a PhD candidate in Department of Human and Health Sciences, University of Westminster, UK with a background in Dietetics, Food Science and Technology. Her areas of speciality pertain to the nutrition in emergency, nutrition policy drafting (optimization, implementation and surveillance), nutrition interventions (infant-maternal nutrition interventions) and the development of tailored food product. She has over 10 years experience in the dietetics, nutrition and food technology sector (Ghana/UK) and is currently part of Home Grown School Feeding Project Team at the Noguchi Memorial Institute Medical for Medical Research, Ghana. She is currently a Reviewer for Journal of Functional Foods in Health and Disease.

Development of tailored food product.

Dr. Chowdhury is an assistant professor at the Department of Physiology of Basirhat College, West Bengal, India. He has been working as a researcher on community health and nutrition for last 12 years. He got Ph.D. degree in nutritional neuroscience at the University of Calcutta, India. He was awarded by “Bharat Ratna Mother Teresa Gold Medal Award” for an outstanding contribution in national economy growth from GEPRA, India. He has published several papers in domestic and foreign peer-reviewed journals, and participated at more than 40 scientific meetings in the country and abroad. He is a long time member of The Nutritional Society (UK), European Academy of Pediatrics (Switzerland), The Physiological Society (UK), Indian Academy of Neuroscience (India), Physiological Society of India (India), Growth and Nutrition (Spain).

Community health and nutrition including nutritional assessment, measurement of cognitive and motor development, and biochemical assessment of iron status in undernourished, poor children residing in remote areas

She was born on 6th May 1962 in Granada (Spain). She completed her Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery by the University of Granada (UGR) in 1986 and Ph Doctorate by the UGR in 1989. She is a Professor of Paediatrics at UGR since 1989 until now. She did her Research fellowship since 1992 at the Research group of “Infant Nutrition and Metabolism” (PAICTS187). She is a Specialist in Paediatrics, Expert in Neonatology (1997) and Paediatric Endocrinology and Nutrition (1998), expert Evaluator of the 5th, 6th and 7th EU Framework Programmes, since 1999 (EUROPEAN COMMISION). She has more than 120 papers & chapters in International Journals and books, more than 400 abstracts and some conferences in National and International Congresses and meetings. She also has directed 21 Ph Doctorates. She is a Co-ordinator of the FP7 NUTRIMENTHE EU Project (Ref. 212652) (2008-2013) (www.nutrimenthe.eu) and coordinates de Interuniversity Master: “Genetic, Nutritional and Enviromental Factors for Growth and Development” (www.nutrenvigen-gd.com). She has participated and is still involved in 4 Research Projects from the EU 5th and 6th Framework Programs (NUHEAL, EARNEST, CASCADE, EDEN) and in the Leonardo da Vinci Project 2000-2003. Member of the INMA Spanish Network of Excellence –(FIS-Ref. G03/176), Andalusian Excellence Research Project (PREOBE- P06-CTS- 02341), and different projects funded by the Ministries of Industry, Health and Education and Sciences {REMODEL (FIS) nº 04/2690, EVASYON (FIS) nº 05/2369, CIBER in Epidemiology, nº CB06/02/0049, 2006: Topic: Environment & Health in infancy}. She is the Director of the Excellence Centre for Paediatric Research EURISTIKOS (www.euristikos.eu), sited in the Biomedical Centre for Research (CIB) of the Health Science Technological Park (PTS) of Granada, Spain. She awarded National and International awards: Infant Nutrition Nestlé Awards in 1987 & 1989; “Garcia-Duarte” Award 1990; Granada’s Medical College Award, 2000, 2003 & 2004; Juan Antonio García-Torres Award 2003; Pfeiffer Paediatric Endocrinology Award, 2004; 1st Leonardo da Vinci Maästricht Award 2004 and 1st Award to the best Educational Innovative Project of the University of Granada, 2003. She is an active member of the following Societies: International Paediatric Association (IPA), European Society for Perinatal Medicine, World Association of Perinatal Medicine (WAPM), Early Nutrition Academy (ENA), Spanish Nutrition Society (SEN), and Spanish Society for Research in Paediatric Nutrition and Food (SEINAP), European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN). Spanish Association of Paediatrics (AEP); Neonatology Section of the AEP (SEN). She has participated as a referee of different international journals such JPGN, Journal of Pediatrics, Biology of Neonate, Nutrition, British Journal of Nutrition, Early Human Development, Environmental Research, Nutrition and Metabolism.

Infant Nutrition and Metabolism, Paediatric Gastroenterology, Nutrition and Food, Paediatric Endocrinology.

Dr. Norman Pollock is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Georgia Regents University's Medical College of Georgia. He has training in the fields of clinical nutrition, bone biology, endocrinology, and biostatistics. He has clinical trial experience conducting dietary and exercise interventions in children and adults at risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. He is currently funded by NIH to study the influence of the hormone osteocalcin, a bone-derived protein, on energy metabolism in overweight children at risk for diabetes. Additional research projects by Dr. Pollock are the following: (1) vitamin K supplement trial to effect a change in the carboxylation of osteocalcin in order to determine the importance of osteocalcin and its isoforms on glucose metabolism in children at risk for diabetes; (2) a prospective cohort study of children 8 -17 years to determine the influence of cardiometabolic risk factors on bone mineral accretion and bone structural development; (3) drug trial to provide evidence that the stress-related hormone angiotensin II (Ang II) is a contributing factor linking mental stress to the development of hypertension and osteoporosis, particularly in salt-sensitive individuals.

How fat and bone metabolism affect energy regulation, emphasizing on factors such as diet, physical inactivity, metabolic diseases, hormonal imbalances, and genetic influences that are synonymous to both obesity and poor skeletal health.

Gaston Kapuku is an Associate Professor of Paediatrics and Medicine (cardiology). He is a cardiologist and cardiovascular physiologist with interest in hemodynamics, genetics and effects of gene-environment interaction on the expression of cardiovascular disease. His research involves the identification of early bio-behavioral markers (e.g., chronic stress, inflammation, natriuretic hormones) of cardiac function abnormalities (i.e., diastolic dysfunction) in relation to hypertension and coronary artery disease.

Diastolic Function and Congestive Heart Failure, Gene-Environment Interaction and Preclinical Markers of Cardiovascular Disease, Health Disparity.

Ajay Kumar Mishra is a full Professor at the Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability Research Unit at College of Science, Engineering & Technology, University of South Africa, Florida Science Campus, South Africa. He received his B. Sc, M. Sc., degrees in 1997 and 2001 respectively from Purvanchal University Jaunpur, India and M. Phil. and Ph.D. degrees in 2003 and 2007, respectively, from The University of Delhi, India. From March 2006 to September 2009, he was postdoctoral fellows at various South African Institutes/Universities. In addition, he was appointed as “Senior Lecturer” in October 2009 at the Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Johannesburg, South Africa where he was promoted to “Associate Professor” in November 2011 until December 2014. Recently, he was appointed by University of South Africa as “Full Professor” since January 2015. He is also working as “Adjunct Professor” at Jiangsu University, China. His research interests include synthesis of multifunctional nano-materials, nano-composites, biopolymer and/or petrochemical based biodegradable polymers, polymers based materials/composites, smart materials, CNT and graphene based composite materials and water research. He has authored over 100 scientific papers. He has hosted several visiting researchers/scientists/postdocs in his group. He has also developed a number of collaborations worldwide. He has delivered a number of including Plenary/Keynote/Invited Lectures. For his outstanding research profile, he was awarded a number of international awards. Prof. Mishra also served as Associate Editor as well as member of the editorial board of many peer-reviewed international journals. He has edited several books by the renowned publishers and also reviewer of many international journals. He is serving as member advisory board of a number of international scientific societies, conferences and workshops.

Synthesis of multifunctional nano-materials, nano-composites, biopolymer and/or petrochemical based biodegradable polymers, polymers based materials/composites, smart materials, CNT and graphene based composite materials and water research

Wenjun Li is Associate Professor of Medicine and Senior Statistician at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He is interested in identifying racial and socioeconomic disparities in health, and helping public health agencies to prioritize their prevention or research efforts. His Health Statistics and Geography Lab focuses on assessing neighbourhood environmental impact on obesogenic behaviours and health outcomes. His current projects involve research into obesity, diabetes, physical inactivity, nutrition, tobacco use, asthma, traumatic injuries, elderly falls and fall injuries. He also conducts methodological research on survey sampling, small area estimation, spatiotemporal modelling and randomized clinical trials.

Identifying racial and socioeconomic disparities in health, and helping public health agencies to prioritize their prevention or research efforts.

Don Schalch completed his M.D. at the Univ. of Cincinnati, OH, in 1960 and medicine residency and fellowship in endocrinology and metabolism at the Univ. of Rochester, NY, in 1964, whereupon he joined the faculty. He was visiting scientist at Erasmus Univ. in Rotterdam and at Kantonspital in Zürich in 1972-73, and joined the Univ. of Colorado Medical School facutly in Denver, CO in 1974. In 1982, he became chief of endocrinology at the Univ. of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He has published 101 papers, been reviewer for 3 journals, and became emeritus professor in 1999.

Obesity: Associated Health Problems

Maria Fernanda Cury-Boaventura has completed his PhD on Human Physiology at the age of 26 years from University of São Paulo and postdoctoral studies from University of São Paulo. She is professor and researcher at Institute of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences since 2007. She has published more than 40 papers in reputed journals and has been serving as an editorial board member of repute. Medical School (HMS). At MGH, she is also affiliated faculty at the Mongan Institute of Health Policy and an Associate at the Disparities Solution Center. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and a Fellow of the Obesity Society. Dr. Stanford received her BS and MPH from Emory University, her MD from the Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, and her MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.

Obesity & associated health problems, Health Policy, cardiovascular risk factors.

Maarten Bak is a psychatrist since 1999, trained Maastricht Univesity Hospital. He has compledted his PhD in 2004: ‘Coping with psychosis; Blueler’s right’. He is director of the Medication monitor, assessing effects and side effects of long term antipsychotc use. The side effects monitored are metabolic effects, movement disorders and sexual side effects. His scienticfic wordk centers around effect and metabolic side effects of antipsychotics. He has published over 50 papers in reputed journals.

He is director of the Medication monitor, assessing effects and side effects of long term antipsychotc use. The side effects monitored are metabolic effects, movement disorders and sexual side effects. His scienticfic wordk centers around effect and metabolic side effects of antipsychotics. He has published over 50 papers in reputed journals

Thais Borges Cesar is an Associate Professor of Nutrition, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, Brazil. She has a BS in Biology and Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. She did post-doctoral at the Boston Universit and at the Citrus and Subtropical Products Research Laboratory, ARS-USDA. Dr Cesar’s scientific focus is investigating the nutritional and metabolic properties of citrus fruits in clinical studies and animal models, regarding to the effect of its bioactive compounds as a protection factor against the development of chronic diseases.

. Dr Cesar’s scientific focus is investigating the nutritional and metabolic properties of citrus fruits in clinical studies and animal models, regarding to the effect of its bioactive compounds as a protection factor against the development of chronic diseases.

Oral B. Ospanov did his PG at University of Kazakhstan, later he worked as a surgeon at the hospital “MSC-10”, Omsk, Russia.Next he was worked as Associate Professor, Karaganda State Medical Academe, Karaganda, Kazakhstan.He was promoted and worked in different positions Chief scientific worker of the Department of the Surgery of National Research (Scientific) Medical Center of Kazakhstan, Astana, Kazakhstan and Chief scientific worker of the Department of the Surgery of National Research (Scientific) Medical Center of Kazakhstan, Astana, Kazakhstan.Finally he became President of Association of Endoscopic Surgery of Kazakhstan (AESK).

Endocrinology, Obesity surgery,laparoscopic operations (surgical procedure) of general and abdominal surgery.

Dr. Hildegardes C. Dineros is a pioneer and leader in the field of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery in the Philippines. He has been invited to speak and present his work both in the local and international community. His areas of expertise include Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, Laparoscopic Metabolic Surgery (treatment for Type 2 Diabetes), Advanced Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgery, Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery, and Complex Wound Care. He takes care of both foreign and local patients and he has the most number of advanced bariatric surgery procedures in the country with remarkable success. Dr. Dineros is a Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), Regular Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO), and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), International College of Surgeons (FICS), Philippine College of Surgeons (FPCS), Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Society of Asia (ELSA) and Philippine Association of Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgeons (PALES).

Basic and Advanced Laparoscopic Procedures Cholecystectomy, Biliary Surgery, Resections for Performed Cancer of the GUT, Lap Splenectomy, Laparoscopic Exploration

low Tone ho was completed his PG at B.S. National defense medical center medicine, later Doctor researcher in the University of Michigan. He was worked as Director of the department of internal medicine metabolism branch endocrine function in Taiwan.Later he was Adjunct professor in National defense medical center , Yang-Ming University and national Tsing Hua university, finally he became Dean of the Medical School in YM Taiwan.

Hypertension, abnormal glucose tolerance, obesity, hypertriglyceridemia, low high-density cholesterol disease, often combined with hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance phenomenon, this group always portfolio increased atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease incidence and mortality.