Translational nutrition: integrating research, practice and policy

TranslaTional nuTriTion:inTegraTing research,pracTice and policyprovisional programmeThe nuTriTion socieTyannual summer meeTinghosTed by The irish secTion16 –19 July 2012Queen’s universiTy belFasT, uK

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GENERAL INFORMATIONThis meeting is open to Members of the Nutrition Society and other individuals paying theappropriate registration fee. The proceedings of the meeting may not be published, norcommunicated to any person except by direct negotiation with and agreement of the NutritionSociety. Press enquires for this meeting should be directed to The Nutrition Society: +44 (0)207605 6557.VenueThe meeting will be held at Queen’s University Belfast, UK.Local OrganiserDr Jayne Woodside, Nutrition and Metabolism Group, Centre for Public Health, First Floor, Instituteof Clinical Science B, Grosvenor Road, Belfast, BT12 6BJ, UK. Email: j.woodside@qub.ac.uk.RegistrationRegistration for this meeting will open on 1 February 2012 and delegates will be able to accessthe online form via the Nutrition Society website (www.nutritionsociety.org). Those wishing to paythe registration fee by cheque will be able to download a PDF form from the site or request a copyby post.Registration FeesThe following registration fees (inclusive of lunch and refreshments on 17 - 19 July) will apply:Category Earlybird by 15 May 2012 From 16 May 2012Members £190 £250Non-members £360 £420Student members £90 £115Day rateMembers £105 £130Non-members £210 £275Student members £55 £65The final registration deadline is 21 June 2012.EnquiriesFurther information concerning attendance at and organisation of this meeting may be obtainedfrom the Conference & Marketing Officer, The Nutrition Society, 10 Cambridge Court, 210Shepherds Bush Road, London W6 7NJ, UK; email: k.johansson@nutsoc.org.uk;telephone : +44 (0)20 7605 6557.| 3

Media Training workshopMonday 16 July 2012, 13.00 - 17.00The Nutrition Society Training & Education Programme is delighted to offer a Media Trainingworkshop, which will take place on 16 July 2012 from 13.00-17.00. The workshop will compriseof a series of twenty minute presentations followed by parallel practical sessions on radiointerview techniques and preparing a blog piece.Presentation topics include:• Why communicate through the media?• A journalist’s perspective - what do they want and what do they need?• Using social media to promote your work• Linking policy practice through media• Top 10 tips for writing for print media• Influencing policy and practice through media - making your work relevantThe workshop is aimed at individuals who are working in or studying nutrition and full detailson cost and booking are available on the Training and Education section of the website (www.nutritionsociety.org).Student Networking EventTuesday 17 July 2012, 18.00-19.15:The student networking event, organised by the Nutrition Society Student Body, is a greatopportunity to meet and network with others studying nutrition and bring any ideas you have tothe Student Body. The event is open to all students and complimentary drinks will be provided.Career EventWednesday 18 July 2012, 13.00 - 14.00This session is aimed at both current nutrition students and recent graduates and will provideinformation on various different career options within the field as well as general advice on CVs,covering letters and interviews. Speakers will include nutritionists presenting on their roles andcareer paths and a careers advisory expert. There will be time to ask questions at the end of thesession.6 |

Original Communication Session 112.15 - 13.30 Original Communications (Oral)13.30 - 14.30 Lunch and Irish Annual Section MeetingPlenary Lecture II14.30 - 15.10 Professor David R. Jacobs, Jr (University of Minnesota, USA)Food synergy: the key to a healthy dietSymposium 2:Intervention study design and personalised nutrition15.10 - 15.40 Dr Henk Hendriks (TNO Quality of Life, The Netherlands)Use of nutrigenomic endpoints in dietary interventions15.45 - 16.15 Professor John Draper (University of Aberystwyth, UK)A data driven strategy in the hunt for dietary biomarkers16.15 - 16.45 Refreshments16.45 - 17.15 Dr Johanna Lampe (University of Washington, USA)Inter-individual differences in response to dietary intervention - is therepotential for personalised dietary recommendations?17.15 - 17.45 Professor Mike Gibney (UCD, Ireland)The future direction of personalised nutrition: my diet, my phenotype,my genes19.30 Fork Supper and Ceili, Elmwood Hall, Queen’s University Belfast8 |

Wednesday 18 July 2012Rank Lecture (Plenary Lecture III)09.00 - 09.40 Professor Berthold Koletzko (University of Munich, Germany)Nutrition in early life: innovation in clinical practiceSymposium 3:Diet, insulin resistance and diabetes09.40 - 10.10 Professor Ian Young (Queen’s University Belfast, UK)Whole foods, whole diets, insulin resistance and diabetes risk10.10 - 10.40 Dr Rajiv Chowdhury (University of Cambridge, UK)Vitamin D, insulin resistance and diabetes risk10.40 - 11.10 Refreshments11.10 - 11.40 Dr Kathleen McTigue (University of Pittsburgh, USA)Use of the internet in the prevention of type II diabetes in primary careOriginal Communication Session 211.45 - 13.00 Original Communications (Poster)13.00 - 14.15 Lunch and Annual Charity MeetingPostgraduate Symposium14.15 - 15.55 Postgraduate Symposium (4 speakers)15.55 - 16.25 RefreshmentsOriginal Communication Session 316.25 - 17.40 Original Communications (Poster)19.30 Gala Dinner, Belfast City Hall| 9