SCI Young Researchers in Agri-Food 2017: Improving Nutrition by Design - new developments from plants to packaging

Synopsis

This event is for early career scientists working in agricultural, environmental, food and nutrition and other relevant sciences contributing to our food supply, health and wellbeing. It is also for all those interested in meeting new talent and learning about innovation in agri-food sciences.

• Gain experience presenting to a multidisciplinary audience
• Raise your profile, build networks, find ideas and inspiration
• Hone your career skills
Contributions are expected from a wide range of disciplines such as agronomy, phytochemistry, animal physiology and nutrition, environmental sciences, molecular biology, food chemistry, analytical chemistry, process engineering and packaging technology.

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Attendees

The symposium is aimed at researchers in industry or academia:

Developing processes, packaging, feed and raw materials to produce more nutritious meat, dairy, eggs, vegetables, etc.
Improving fatty acid and antioxidant profiles 
Interested in factors that influence the bioavailability of functional ingredients
Researching the microbiome and how its balance contributes to good nutrition
Identifying the potential impact of recent developments in personalised nutrition
Developing molecular biology techniques to improve food quality, including CRISPR and GMO
Researching - is organic production likely to produce more nutritious food?
This meeting will also focus on career development with 1) a keynote presentation from guest speaker Caroline Withers of research agency MMR Research Worldwide will talk about the influence of the marketplace on innovation in industry - “The challenges of meeting customer demands” - and 2) a workshop on communication - “Social Media for the Food Industry” - run by Rhiannon Garth-Jones the Content & Communications Officer at the SCI.

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Programme

Accessibility Grants

SCI accessibility grants are available to support SCI members with disabilities, long term health conditions, those who require a carer, and members who are nursing parents to attend SCI events. Download an application form to apply for a grant.

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Venue and Contact

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Fees

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Booking Process/Deadlines

Booking terms and conditions

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Additional Info

Exhibition and Sponsorship

An exhibition will take place alongside the conference during refreshment breaks for companies and related organisations who may wish to exhibit. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For further information and prices, please email conferences@soci.org. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

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