Human Nutrition & Epidemiology

Detailed Program

Tuesday 11 September - Travel to Geneva

Wednesday 12 September - Nestlé Research Centre (NRC), Lausanne (CH)

09:00 - 10:00

Introduction to R&D
P. Guesry, Vice President

10:00 - 10:15

Video presentation on NRC activities

10:15 - 10:45

Coffee Break and group photo

10:45 - 12:30

General Discussion (Chair: Dr. B. German & Prof. E. Schouten)

12:45 - 14:00

Lunch

14:00 - 16:30

Wrap up (Chair: Dr. B. German & Prof. E. Schouten)

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Thursday 13 September - Novartis Nutrition Research

09:30 - 10:00

Introduction Novartis

10:00 - 11:30

Factory Tour

11:30 - 12:30

Presentation and discussion on functional foods
Dr. M. Steiger-White (Novartis) - Functional Food: soon available only on prescription? Drugs or food?

12:30 - 13:00

Lunch

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Friday 14 September - World Health Organisation (WHO)

10:00 - 11:00

Briefing on the work of WHO

11:15 - 12:30

Presentations
J. Durga (WCFS) - Design of a randomized controlled trial of the effect of folic acid on atherosclerosis and cognitive function
K. Nijs (Wageningen University) - Optimizing the social and physical ambiance during mealtime in Dutch Nursing homes.
Y.H. Park (Wageningen University) - The regulation of food intake in young and elderly people
M. Verheijden (Wageningen University) - Stage-matched nutrition guidance in patients at high cardiovascular risk in general practice: Movement through stages of change

University of Lausanne, Institute of Physiology

14:10 - 14:25

Introduction
Dr. Y. Schutz

14:25 - 15:15

Presentations I
W. Blom (TNO Nutrition and Food Research) - Peripheral signals related to satiation and satiety
M. Mars (Wageningen University) - The effect of a short-term energy deficit on glucose, insulin and leptin metabolism, and subjective appetite in men with different weight history and genetic background
R.A.M. Rutten (Wageningen University) - The association between vitamin B12 concentration and bone health in frail elderly men and women

15:15 - 15:30

Coffee Break

15:30 - 16:00

Presentations II
P. Terrier (University of Lausanne) - Measurement of the mechanical power of walking by global satellite positioning system
C. Binnert (University of Lausanne) - Influence of human obesity on the metabolic fate of dietary long- and medium-chain triacylglycerols.

16:00 - 16:45

Visit to Metabolic Centre

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Saterday 15 September - Travel to Milan

Sunday 16 September - Visit to Milan

Monday 17 September - Joint Research Centre

09:30 - 10:15

Introduction JRC

10:15 - 11:30

Institute for Health and Consumer Protection
Genetically Modified Organisms Laboratory

11:30 - 12:30

European Centre for Validation of Alternative Methods

Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research

14:15 - 14:30

Introduction
Prof C. La Vecchia

14:30 - 15:15

Presentations I
M. van den Donk (Wageningen University) - The role of folic acid and vitamin B12 in colorectal carcinogenesis in genetically different individuals - design of a study
K. Knoops (Wageningen University) - Dietary determinants of ageing
P.A. Wark (Wageningen University) - Vegetables, fruits and genetic susceptibility as determinants of the activity of glutathione S-transferase in rectal biopsies

15:15 - 15:45

Presentations II (preliminary)
M. Bertuzzi - Some aspects of diet and myocardial infarction
A. Altieri - Fluid and cancer risk
C. Pelucchi - Alcohol, coffee, diet and bladder cancer in women

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Tuesday 18 September - University of Milan, Department of Pharmacological Sciences

10:00 - 10:10

Introduction
Prof. R. Paoletti

10:10 - 11:00

Presentations I
C. Galli (University of Milan) - Fatty acids and anti-oxidants: from in vitro to in vivo studies
E. Tremoli (University of Milan) - Coagulation and fibrinolysis
A. Catapano (University of Milan) - Overview of the studies performed by the service of epidemiology and preventive pharmacology (SEFAP)

11:00 - 11:15

Coffee break

11:15 - 13:00

Presentations II
G. Franceschini (University of Milan) - HDL and cardiovascular disease: pathophysiology and therapy
L. Mantovani (University of Milan) - Health and pharmaco-economics: a tool to assess health interventions
M. Geleinse (Wageningen University) - Introduction on the Program of Human Nutrition and Epidemiology of Wageningen University
A. Geelen (WCFS) - Effect of n-3 fatty acids on heart rate variability adn baroreflex in healthy middle-aged subjects
M. Boekschoten (Wageningen University) - Identifications of dietary response genes controlling plasma lipid levels
H. van den Bosch (Wageningen University) - Lipid dependent gene regulation in small intestine with special emphasis on transporter gene regulation

13:00 - 14:00

Lunch

14:00 - 16:00

Visit to the laboratories of the department:
Mass Spectrometry Lab (Prof.G.Galli, Dr.L.De Angelis)
NMR Laboratory (Prof. E. Tremoli, Dr. L. Sironi)

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Wednesday 19 September - Hoffman La Roche

9:00 - 9:30

Video

9:30 - 10:15

Presentations I
S.J.P.M. Eussen (Wageningen University) - Mild vitamin B12 deficiency and impaired cognitive function in old age: the efficacy of oral vitamin B12 supplementation
M. Verwei (TNO Nutrition and Food Research) - Assessment of folate transport and bioavailability using in vitro models of the gastro-intestinal tract
M. Manders (Wageningen University) - Nurse home elderly and the effect of daily intake of a nutrient dense product on health status

10:15 - 10:45

Coffee Break

10:45 - 11:30

Dr. W. Hunziker (Hoffman La Roche, Roche Vitamin Research)

11:30 - 12:15

New Research Building
J. Erb

12:15 - 14:00

Lunch

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Thursday 20 September - University of Hohenheim, Biochemical Chemistry and Nutrition

12:00 - 13:30

Lunch

13:30 - 14:45

Introduction and presentations I
Prof. J. Frank (University of Hohenheim) - Effect of oxidative cell injury in tumor treatment
B. Schlegel (University of Hohenheim) - Activities in clinical nutrition
U. Sobeck (University of Hohenheim) - Kinetics of vitamin A in normal and benzo(a)pyrene treated human tracheobronchial epithelial cells
B. Buschle (University of Hohenheim) - Live cell imaging

14:45 - 15:15

Coffee break

15:15 - 16:10

Presentations II
A. Kuijsten and I.E.J. Milder (Rikilt) - Determination of the bioavailability of major plant lignans in human trials
F. Zandbergen (Wageningen University) - Role of the fasting induced adipose factor (FIAF) in energy metabolism
M. Verwei (TNO Nutrition and Food Research) - Assessment of folate transport and bioavailability using in vitro models of the gastro intestinal tract

16:10 - 17:00

Visit to the laboratories of the department

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Friday 21 September - Milupa GmbH & Co/Numico Research

12:00 - 12:30

Lunch

12:30 - 12:45

Introduction
Prof J. Bindels

12:45 - 13:15

Presentation I
F. Heering (Numico) - Numico Policy on Food Safety

13:15 - 15:00

Factory tour:
M. Hahn (Numico)

Presentations II
A.M. Bakker-Zierikzee (Wageningen University) - Development of the intestinal microflora in infants fed breast milk, regular infant formula and a formula with added non-digestible oligosaccharides
S. ten Bruggecate (WCFS) - Non-digestible carbohydrates and the resistance to intestinal infections
A. Hoek (Wageningen University) - Consumer and consumption behavior with respect to meat and novel protein foods

16:30 - 17:00

Tour Laboratory Numico Research

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