50th Annual Scientific Meeting
Conference Program
Explore three days of nutrition science, expert perspectives and Golden Jubilee celebrations at the University of Melbourne.
This program is subject to change. Individual presentation titles and abstract sessions will be added as the program is finalised.
Workshops
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5:15–6:15 pm
Public lecture · Ian Potter Auditorium
Eating Well to Age Well
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Eating Well to Age Well
Register for Public Lecture Public lecture registration only. Conference registration is separate. View speakersAssociate Professor Sandra IulianoUniversity of Melbourne
Associate Professor Helen MacphersonDeakin University
Conference Opening
9:20–11:05 am
Plenary Session 1
Fuelling Optimal Growth: Past Insights and Future Directions
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Fuelling Optimal Growth: Past Insights and Future Directions
View speakersProfessor Berit HeitmannThe Parker Institute, University of Copenhagen
Professor Maria MakridesSAHMRI
Professor John BlackEmeritus Adjunct Professor, University of Sydney
Morning Tea
Oral Presentations of Abstracts
Lunch
Poster Session
2:30–4:00 pm
Symposia 1 · Concurrent stream
Animal Nutrition: Past Insights, Future Directions
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Animal Nutrition: Past Insights, Future Directions
View speakersDr Robert van BarneveldSunPork Group
Dr Ha TruongCSIRO
Professor Emeritus Alan BellCornell University
2:30–4:00 pm
Symposia 1 · Concurrent stream
Healthy and Sustainable Food Systems: Past Insights, Future Directions
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Healthy and Sustainable Food Systems: Past Insights, Future Directions
View speakersProfessor Mark LawrenceDeakin University
Associate Professor Rachel CareyUniversity of Melbourne
Dr Michalis HadjikakouDeakin University
2:30–4:00 pm
Symposia 1 · Concurrent stream
Diet, Health and Disease: Past Insights and Future Directions
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Diet, Health and Disease: Past Insights and Future Directions
View speakersDr Matthew SnelsonEdith Cowan University
Professor Maxine BonhamMonash University
Associate Professor Andrew ReynoldsUniversity of Otago
Dr Susie CartledgeMonash University
Afternoon Tea
NSA & ONLP Reports
NSA Annual General Meeting
Welcome Reception
ONLP Alumni Networking Event
8:30–9:00 am
Golden Jubilee session
NSA ASM: The First 50 Years
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NSA ASM: The First 50 Years
View speakersProfessor Frank DunsheaUniversity of Melbourne
Emeritus Professor Caryl NowsonDeakin University
9:00–10:45 am
Plenary Session 2
Past Insights and Future Directions
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Past Insights and Future Directions
View speakersDr Simon BarqueraInstituto Nacional de Salud Pública, México
Deakin Distinguished Professor Felice Jacka OAMDeakin University
Associate Professor Damien BelobrajdicAdelaide University
Morning Tea
Oral Presentations of Abstracts
Lunch and Meet the Expert
Poster Session
NSA Awards of Excellence
3:00–4:00 pm
Symposia 2 · Concurrent stream
Cellular and Physiological Nutrition
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Cellular and Physiological Nutrition
View speakersDr Aimee DordevicMonash University
Professor Matthew WattUniversity of Melbourne
3:00–4:00 pm
Symposia 2 · Concurrent stream
Public Health Nutrition and Policy
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Public Health Nutrition and Policy
View speakersDr Simon BarqueraInstituto Nacional de Salud Pública, México
Professor Sarah McNaughtonUniversity of Queensland
Jennifer SavenakeNational Health and Medical Research Council
3:00–4:00 pm
Symposia 2 · Concurrent stream
Connecting with Country for Healthy Eating
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Connecting with Country for Healthy Eating
View speakersJohn JackyThe Kids Research Institute Australia
Vincent McKenzieDjarindjin Community
Dr Ellie DunlopDeakin University
Dr Tia WhymanBlack Dog Institute
Belinda NeoDeakin University
Afternoon Tea
Oral Presentations of Abstracts
Networking Gala Dinner
Oral Presentations of Abstracts
10:00–11:00 am
Symposia 3 · Concurrent stream
Nutrition Translation and Communications
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Nutrition Translation and Communications
View speakersDr Ashley NgMonash University
Dr Tim CroweThinking Nutrition
10:00–11:00 am
Symposia 3 · Concurrent stream
Nutrition Across the Lifespan
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Nutrition Across the Lifespan
View speakersAssociate Professor Rachel LawsDeakin University
Professor Lisa MoranMonash University
Morning Tea
11:20 am–12:30 pm
Panel discussion
What’s on the Menu in 2076?
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What’s on the Menu in 2076?
View panelDr Malcolm RileyChair
Associate Professor Jessica BiesiekierskiUniversity of Melbourne
Emeritus Professor David PethickMurdoch University
Professor Paul Wood AO
Honorary Professor Neil MannDeakin University
Associate Dean Jessica DanaherRMIT University