FFC's 30th International Conference

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Years of research has demonstrated the efficacy of the Mediterranean diet in reducing the risk of developing chronic disease. Decreasing the risk of chronic disease can also reduce the risk of viral disease, as those with chronic disease are more vulnerable to contracting and perishing from viral diseases. Considering the impact of the Mediterranean diet on both chronic and viral disease, having a greater understanding the bioactive compounds that produce the beneficial effects of the Medieterranean diet can lead to improved health of the global population and decrease vulnerability to disease. Once identified, these bioactive compounds can be used in the development of functional foods for certain conditions and diseases. 

To facilitate and promote the discussion of how the Mediterranean diet, functional foods and bioactive compounds can be used in these ways, the central theme for the Functional Food Center’s 30th International Conference will be "Mediterranean Diet, Functional Foods and Bioactive Compounds: Science and Practice." This conference will bring together experts in medicine, biology, and the food industry to discuss the usage of functional foods with bioactive compounds as dietary interventions for viral diseases, such as COVID-19, and chronic diseases. Since the vulnerability to viral disease is linked to having chronic diseases, we will also be reviewing functional foods for the management of chronic disease. During this conference, we will also examine how the Mediterranean diet and local healthy foods can be good candidates for future functional food product for specific conditons or diseases. 

The conference is organized by University of the Aegean (Myrina, Lemnos, Greece), Functional Food Center-FFC (Dallas, TX, USA), Functional Food Institute-FFI (San Diego, CA, USA), International Academic Society for Functional Foods and Bioactive Compounds (ASFFBC), The Journal of "Functional Foods in Health and Disease" (FFHD), The Journal of "Bioactive Compounds in Health and Disease" (BCHD) and The Journal of Functional Food Science (FFS). FFC's 30th International Conference will also examine all aspects of SARS CoV-2 infection prevention and management, including non-pharmaceutical interventions, as well as active and passive immunization.

FFC 2022 - Hybrid Conference, In-Person, as well as a Virtual Experience (LIVE Online Event): September 23 – 25, 2022
For more than 20 years, the Functional Food Center has provided the functional and healthy food industry with outstanding education, training, exhibits and networking opportunities to a worldwide community of researchers, food scientists, and academics. 

For more details about the Sessions and main conference topics, please visit conference Topics and Sessions page.

Please click to the link to watch  YouTube video about the last FFC's conference 

Hotel information:

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Call for Abstracts

Share your research with a global audience through the FFC 30th International Conference! Abstract submission deadline extended to September 13th, 2022, 5 pm (PST). The entire abstract should have a maximum of 1000 words. Please use Times New Roman Font 12 for the entire abstract. Late abstarct submission fee may apply if abstarct submitted after Agust 1st, 2022. 

Submit your abstract to be considered for an opportunity to showcase your work along with other leaders from the fields of medicine and food science during this event in a short or regular presentation. You will also have the opportunity to answer audience questions in real-time. 

Short Presentations: 7 minutes

Regular Presentations: 20 Minutes

Special and Keynote Presentations: 25-30 Minutes

Decisions on selection will be promptly communicated to the authors via e-mail. All contributions will be reviewed by organizing committee members, and accepted abstracts will be published in the conference proceedings book. Please email your abstract as an attachment to ffc@functionalfoodscenter.net. Please review our sample abstract.  

Registration Fees and Deadlines

The registration fee will cover the Conference Proceedings book (Abstract book) and a 12-month membership to the Academic Society for Functional Foods and Bioactive Compounds. Each registration allows the registrant to present up to 3 accepted abstracts maximum. Registration includes access to the entire program and Expo, presentation materials, and networking with expert speakers and organizing committee members.

Cancellation Policy: Before February 28, 2022: 75% refund; before May 28, 2022: 50% refund; after May 28, 2022: No refund (but you can transfer your ticket to another co-worker). Reimbursements will be sent after the conference. Notice of cancellation of registration must be received in writing to the Conference Secretariat. All refunds will be provided after the conference within 14 days.

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*M: Members of Academic Society for Functional Foods and Bioactive Compounds; **N: Nonmembers(N) 

 ***Exhibitors, poster and oral presenters can host a live stream from anywhere in the world. 

Deadlines: 

• Abstract submission deadline extended to September 13th, 2022, 5 pm (PST). Late abstarct publication fee (49+50) may apply if abstarct submitted after Agust 1st, 2022. 
• Full-text papers (full review or research articles) for oral presentations or posters will receive 75% discount for the article publication fee. Please note that the submission of full text papers are mandatory for oral presenters. Please review the author guidlenes before submitting your article. We will chose your article for publication in the following 3 open-access, peer-reviewed journals in accordance to your article content and other parameters: 1. The Journal of "Functional Foods in Health and Disease" (FFHD), is indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. 2. The Journal of "Bioactive Compounds in Health and Disease" (BCHD) is indexed in Scopus. 3. The Journal of Functional Food Science (FFS) will be submitted for Scopus indexing for 2022. Full-text paper submission deadline is September 13th, 2022.
• Powerpoints for oral presentations should be submitted before September 16th, 2022.

Please note that the program and sessions are subject to change. For more information about the conference, please contact us by e-mail at ffc@functionalfoodscenter.net. For international calls, please use: 619-642-8088

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**Thank you to our conference sponsors including:

Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of the Aegean, Myrina, Lemnos, Greece

"Hrysafi Catering" local company from Lemnos, Greece https://hrysaficatering.gr/el/