Danik Martirosyan, PhD, President of Functional Food Center, Dallas, TX, USA; Functional Food Institute, San Diego, CA, USA

Presentation topic: Terpenoids (including Squalene) for the management of type 2 diabetes

Hisham Radwan Ibrahim, Professor, Kagoshima University, Graduate School of Agriculture, Japan.

Presentation topic: The Biomedical potential of bioactive peptides

Debasis Bagchi, PhD, Professor, Department of Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Houston College of Pharmacy, Houston, TX, United States. 

Presentation topic: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Clinical Investigation to Evaluate the Efficacy of a Novel Patented Trigonella foenum-graecum Extract, Fenfuro®, in Type 2 Diabetics

Tamami Shirai, PhD, Associate Researcher, School of Medicine, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA.

Presentation topic: The regulations, policy, and labeling of functional foods (FOSHU) in Japan

Karkaz Thalij, PhD, Tikrit University, Tikrit, Iraq.

Presentation topic: Spirulina Production, Structural and some Health Effects

Anastasia Kim, Engineer, ITMO University, Russia.

Presentation topic: Antioxidant activity of fermented fabaceae as functional food product

Karen Simonyan, Senior Researcher, Orbeli Institute of Physiology NAS RA, Armenia.

Presentation topic: Efficacy and Selenium Enrichment of Lycium barbarum in Hydroponic and Soil Conditions in the Ararat Valley

Francesco Marotta, Senior Consultant, Regenera R&D International for Aging Intervention, Italy.

Presentation topic: Awaiting Submission

Hairong Cheng, PhD, Professor, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.

Presentation topic: The exploration of physiological function of the newly biosynthesized sugar alcohol:Threitol

Akinori Yanaka, Visiting Researcher, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Japan.

Presentation topic: Dietary Sulforaphane Mitigates Colonic Mucosal Inflammation in Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Treated Mice and in Human Patients with Ulcerative Colitis

Irina Cherknukha, PhD, Prinicpal Researcher, Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems, Moscow, Russia.

Presentation topic: A New Approach to Producing High-purity Trehalose by the Yeast Yarrowia lipolytica Displaying Trehalose Synthase on the Cell Surface

Tom Sidebottom, Principal Consultant, Regulatory Science Consulting, USA. 

Presentation topic: Regulatory Landscape & Risk

Marcus Plourde, Dr., Researcher at New Voice for Health, Irvine, California, United States.

Presentation topic: The impact of Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) on our health and food antioxidant products that
alter the toxic radiations to be more human compatible. (Joint presentation with Dr. Elizabeth Plourde)

Elizabeth Plourde, Dr., Researcher at New Voice for Health, San Diego University for Integrative Studies (SDUIS)
Irvine, California, United States.

Presentation topic: The impact of Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) on our health and food antioxidant products that
alter the toxic radiations to be more human compatible. (Joint presentation with Dr. Marcus Plourde)

Allison Samon, Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner, Allison Samon Functional Nutritionist, USA

Presentation topic: Filling Your Tank But Running On Empty: The real reason behind chronic fatigue and what to do instead

Vasiliki Lagouri, Adjunct Lecturer, PhD, Perrotis College/American Farm School, Greece.

Presentation topic: Beneficial health effects and polyphenols of Greek pomegranates

Rick Falkenberg, Founder / Chief Technical Officer, Food Safety & Process Technology Group, Inc., USA.

Presentation topic: Microbial Control and Shelf Life: Innovations in Dielectric Barrier Discharge Atmospheric Cold Plasma Technology

Jianan Yan, Dr.,  Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, China.

Presentation topic: Scallop male gonad powders improve exercise performance and exert antifatigue effect via alleviating the oxidative stress and modulating inflammatory cytokines in mice

Esther Nwanna, Academia, College of veterinary medicine teaching and research UC Davis, USA.

Presentation topic: Bioactive compounds from copperleaf (Acalypha wilkesiana) as potential antimicrobials against AMR-pathogens causing mastitis in California dairy cattle

Alexander Haslberger, Professor, University Vienna, Austria.

Presentation topic: Personalised nutrition and functional foods

Yinan Du, Dr., School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, China.

Presentation topic: The effect of heat treatment on the large yellow croaker (Pseudosciaena crocea) roe protein isolates-curcumin interactions and performance of protein hydrogels

Marta Magdalena Majchrzak, MSc, Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL), Madrid, Spain.

Presentation topic: Beneficial effects of simulated orogastric digests from microalga Tetraselmis chuii against Helicobacter pylori infection

Laura Alonso Pintre, BSc Student, Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL), Madrid, Spain.

Presentation topic: Proteomic identification of potential sources of antioxidant peptides from the microalga Nannochloropsis gaditana

Miriam Hagan, PhD, Department of Nutritional Sciences, Howard University, Washington-DC, USA.

Presentation topic: Seaweed Consumption and Weight Management: Exploring the Anti-Obesity Effects of Seaweed Vegetables on Adults with Obesity - A Systematic Review

Ruzanna Sadoyan, PhD, Scientific Center of Agriculture,Etchmiadzin, Issy-les-Moulineaux 1, Armenia.

Presentation topic: Assessment of quality indicators of different varieties of peanuts (Arachis hypogaea L.) under the conditions of the foothill zone of Armenia

Lusine Matevosyan, PhD, Scientific Center of Agriculture, Ministry of Economy of RA, Ejmiatsin, Armavir region, Armenia.

Presentation topic: Assessment of quality indicators of different varieties of peanuts (Arachis hypogaea L.) under the conditions of the foothill zone of Armenia

Hui Li, Professor, Sun Yat-sen University. No.135, Xin Gang Xi Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, China.

Presentation topic: Gycine and serine complementation is effective against serum-resistant bacteria

Xuanxian Peng, Professor, Sun Yat-sen University. No.135, Xin Gang Xi Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, China.

Presentation topic: Nutrient metabolites potentiate antibiotic killing

Qi Zhao, Lecturer, State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, China.

Presentation topic: Determination of free fatty acids in Antarctic krill meals based on matrix solid phase dispersion

Mary Muchiri, Senior Lecturer, Karatina University, Kenya.

Presentation topic: Post-fermented Tea (Camellia sinensis) Beverages: Bioactive Compounds, Health Benefits and Future Trends in Development of Functional Foods

Karine Sarikyan, Head of Department Breeding and Cultivation Technology Solanaceae Crops, Ministry of Economy of Armenia, Armenia.

Presentation topic: Study of Anthocyanins in Several Genetic Resources from the National Eggplant Collection of Armenia

Gayane Shaboyan, Researcher of the Laboratory of land Nutrition and Productivity, G.S. Davtyan Institute of Hydroponics Problems, Armenia.

Presentation topic: The study of several samples of the ICARDA lentil collection in outdoor hydroponics in Ararat Valley and the soil conditions in Gegharkunik Marz, Armenia

Oladayo Apalowo, Teaching/Research Assistant, Mississippi State University, USA.

Presentation topic: Exploring the Role of Selenoprotein H on Selenium Distribution and Insulin Signaling in Aged Mice

Zhujun Zhang, MD Student, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, China.

Presentation topic: Gelation and film-forming properties, protein, SDS, polysaccharide

Artur Matevosyan, Junior Scientist, G.S. Davtyan Institute of Hydroponics Problems NAS RA, Yerevan, Armenia.

Presentation topic: Functional Food and Health: A Paradigm Shift in Agriculture

Zayniddin Muhidinov, Lead Scientist, Chemistry Institute of the National Academy of Sciences, Tajikistan.

Presentation topic: Biopolymers composite film with bioactive compounds for food preservation

Anush Vardanyan, Senior Researcher, G.S. Davtyan Institute of Hydroponics Problems, NAS RA, Armenia.

Presentation topic: Pharmacochemical investigation of medicinal raw material of Rosmarinus officinalis L. cultivated by clonal micropropagation and hydroponic combined method

Gayane Melyan, Head of Department of Plant tissue culture, Scientific Center of Agrobiotechnology, branch of Armenian National Agrarian University, Armenia.

Presentation topic: Enhancing Yield Capacity and Quality of Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) cvs 'Albion' and ´San Andreas´ Using Biotechnological Methods

Laura Tadevosyan, PhD, Scientific Centre of Vegetable and Industrial Crops, Darakert, Ararat Marz, Armenia.

Presentation topic: Awaiting Submission

Knarik Shamilyan, PhD, Yerevan state medical university after Mkhitar Heratsi, Armenia.

Presentation topic: Discovery of Sour cherry fruits antiplatelet activity

Syuzanna Matevosyan, Head of Certification section, Center for Agriculture Research and Certification" State Non-Commercial Organization, Armenia.

Presentation topic: Certified Seeds and Planting Material as Foundations of Bioactive Compounds and Nutrients

Lusine Suvaryan, Deputy Director, Ministry of Economy of Republic of Armenia, Gyumri Breeding Station, CJSC, Armenia.

Presentation topic: The Main Economically Sicnificant Indicators In The Grain of Winter And Spring Forms of Triticale And Identification Of Alleles Of Short-Stem Genes

Anna Tadevosyan, Leading Researcher, G.S.Davtyan Institute of Hydroponics Problems, NAS, Yerevan, Armenia.

Presentation topic: Antiradical activity and bioactive substances of Eleutherococcus senticosus grown under hydroponic and soil conditions in Ararat Valley and Dilijan forest zone

Norik Mkrtchyan, Director, Ministry of Economy of Republic of Armenia, Gyumri Breeding Station, CJSC, Armenia.

Presentation topic: The main economically significant indicators in the grain of winter and spring forms of triticale and identification of alleles of short-stem genes