ILSI Southeast Asia Region

The International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) is a non-profit, worldwide foundation based in Washington, DC, USA, established in 1978 to advance the understanding of scientific issues relating to nutrition, food safety, toxicology, risk assessment and the environment. ILSI accomplishes its work through its Branches and the ILSI Research Foundation.

Established in 1993, ILSI Southeast Asia Region (ILSI SEA Region) facilitates and coordinates scientific programs, research and information dissemination in ASEAN, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Headquartered in Singapore, ILSI SEA Region oversees a Country Office in Australia and Country Committees in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines. By bringing together scientists from academia, government, industry and the public sector, ILSI seeks a balanced approach to solving problems of common concern for the well-being of the general public. ILSI receives financial support from industry, governments, and foundations.

Nutrition Society of Malaysia

Established in 1985, the Nutrition Society of Malaysia (NSM) is a non-profit organization that facilitates networking among its 500 professional members, organizes annual scientific conferences and scientific update sessions, and publishes a peer-reviewed scientific journal. NSM has also conducted several major child, family and women’s nutrition education programs.

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world. Its research spans the innovation spectrum from undertaking fundamental research to the application of scientific knowledge to current business issues. Its research also helps to create innovative and competitive industries, ensure the growth of a technologically advanced society and maintain healthy environments and lifestyles.

CSIRO’s Flagships bring together teams of leading researchers from CSIRO, universities, industries and other research organizations to focus significant resources on the most critical challenges facing Australia and the world. The Flagships, including Food Futures and Preventative Health National Research Flagships, are striving for life-changing breakthroughs in essential areas including water, energy, health, food, light metals and the oceans.