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Fundamentals of Nutrigenomics
An Introductory Module
Pre-Conference Seminar
December 6, 2005 |
This half-day seminar is offered to Conference participants interested in the foundations of nutrigenomics. The program includes introductory presentations on molecular nutrition and epidemiology, mechanisms of nutrient-gene interactions and subsequent implications on health and disease, and the use of transgenesis to improve food supply.
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| Chairs: Mr. Howard Delaney, ILSI SEA Region (TBC) and Dr. Paul Teng, NIE (TBC) |
1230 hrs |
Registration |
1300 hrs |
Fundamentals of Molecular Nutrition
John Milner, National Cancer Institute, USA |
1340 hrs |
Nutritional Epidemiology
E Shyong Tai, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore |
1410 hrs |
Genetics, Epigenetics, and Nutrition
Lynne Cobiac, CSIRO Preventative Health, Australia |
1440 hrs |
Nutrients and Genomics
Jose Ordovas, Tuft University, USA |
1510 hrs |
Break |
| 1530 hrs |
Impact of Nutrition on Molecular Physiology
Ahmed El-Sohemy, University of Toronto, Canada |
1600 hrs |
Overview of Transgenesis
Sushila Chang, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore |
1630 hrs |
Discussion |
1700 hrs |
Adjournment |
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