The 2 1/2-day Symposium will bring together different stakeholders in an excellent platform to share information and perspectives, initiate discussion, address challenges, discuss strategies, and forge/develop collaborative programs to spur research and inspire applications. The opening plenary, symposium presentations, panel discussion and poster and exhibit sessions will bring the latest research and application on nutrition and cognition for different life stages.
 
 
Topics to be covered
 
 -  Overview of cognition and the influencing factors of cognitive functions
 -  Role of nutrition in cognitive development from conception to childhood
 -  Role of nutrition in cognitive performance, and prevention of cognitive degeneration in adults and the elderly
 -  Assessment of nutritional impact on cognitive functions for different age groups
 -  Regulatory and industry perspectives in scientific substantiation of nutritional influences on cognition
 -  Consumer understanding of cognition and the role of nutrition on cognitive functions

 
Confirmed Speakers
  
 -  Prof Steven Reznick, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA
 -  Prof Rachel Galli, Simmons College, USA
 -  Dr James Astwood, Martek Biosciences, USA
 -  Prof David Benton, Swansea University, UK
 -  Dr Peter Willatts, University of Dundee, UK
 -  Dr Saskia Osendarp, Unilever Food and Health Research Institute, Netherland
 -  Dr Jeroen A. J. Schmitt, Nestlé Research Centre, Switzerland
 -  Dr Josephine M Wills, European Food Information Council, Belgium
 -  Prof Andrew Scholey, Swinburne University, Australia
 -  Prof Andrew Sinclair, Deakin University, Australia
 -  Dr Kathryn Ellis, University of Melbourne, Australia
 -  Prof Richard Head, CSIRO Preventative Health Flagship, Australia
 -  Prof Srinivasan Krishnamachari, St. John's Medical College & Research Institute, India
 -  Prof Pattanee Winichagoon, Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Thailand
 -  Prof Ng Tze Pin, National University of Singapore, Singapore
 -  Dr Rema Vazhappilly, Abbott Nutrition Research and Development, Singapore
 -  Dr Paramjeet Singh, Cerebos Pacific Limited, Singapore
 -  Dr Suzana Shahar, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
  
   
Tentative Symposium Program - as of September 6, 2010