DECEMBER 8-9, 2023 • QINGDAO, CHINA & ONLINE
International Forum on Omega-3 and Global Health (IFOGH)
Translating Omega-3 science and technology to practical solutions for global health problems
Scientific Program | Location: Qingdao, China & Zoom Live Webinars
Global health problems are now more complex and challenging than ever due to pandemics, wars, and climate change. Low- and middle-income countries face a disproportionately large burden of cancer, diabetes, and other noncommunicable diseases. According to WHO, nearly one-third of today’s global disease burden is attributed to unhealthy diets. Given the complexity and magnitude of current global health problems, it is extremely important and urgent to develop safe, cost-effective, and sustainable interventions to address the root causes of widespread health problems and substantially improve the health status of the world’s population.
Omega-3 fatty acids have become one of the most extensively studied nutrients for their diverse biological effects. Evidence from various studies such as molecular research, animal experiments, randomized clinical trials, and epidemiological observations shows that Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients for maintaining health at all stages of human life cycle and play an important role in the prevention and treatment of many modern chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity and diabetes, neurodegenerative disease, and maternal and child health problems.
Recent research has shown that the deficiency of Omega-3 fatty acids is a key risk factor for many global health problems, including both communicable and non-communicable diseases, whereas a large majority of the world’s population have varying degrees of Omega-3 deficiency, especially in the low and middle-income countries. Therefore, increased dietary intake or supplementation of Omega-3 fatty acids may be a safe, cost-effective, and sustainable solution for many global health problems.
The goal of this conference is to provide a platform for scientists, medical professionals, entrepreneurs, and experts in global health from around the world to explore the opportunities and challenges of translating Omega-3 science and technology to practical solutions for global health problems and to foster a collaborative network. This forum will focus on the development of evidence-based Omega-3 interventions (products and technologies) and how to implement them to generate a real-world impact on global health.
Agenda & Key Subject Areas
- Keynote Speech | Omega-3 as a Solution to Global Health Problems: Opportunities and Challenges
- Maternal and Child Health
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Cancer
- Diabetes / Metabolic Syndrome
- Brain / Mental Health
- Forum Special Session: Product Development and Innovation
Organized by the Omega-3 & Global Health Institute (OGHI), the International Society for Omega-3 Research (ISOR), and eChinaHealth
Scientific Program
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PAST EVENTS
JUNE 18, 2022 • ONLINE
International Forum on Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Anti-Aging
Fighting aging with science, starting with omega-3
Free registration: reserve now! | Scientific Program |
Location: Zoom Live Webinars
Aging is an inevitable part of life. The aging process is a major risk factor and driver of common chronic diseases and a key determinant of a person’s lifespan. It’s impossible to stop aging, but it’s entirely possible to make the aging process slowly and healthily and to make the body 10 or even 20 years younger than the actual age, thereby prolonging the lifespan or even living beyond 100 years! Therefore, anti-aging has become a hot topic in current medical research and public health, and anti-aging products are also popular everywhere.
However, which nutrients or substances really have an anti-aging effect? Is there any scientific basis for it? If so, is the evidence sufficient? These are the questions we must address.
The International Society for Omega-3 Research (ISOR) together with eChinaHealth will hold an online international forum on “Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Anti-aging” on June 18, 2022 and will invite the world’s top scientists and experts in this field to discuss the scientific evidence at multiple levels ranging from molecular studies to human trials for the anti-aging effects of omega-3 fatty acids. This will be a unique opportunity for individuals and businesses interested in anti-aging.
Main Topics
- The biological basis for the anti-aging effects of omega-3 fatty acids
- Molecular mechanisms and biomarkers for omega-3’s anti-aging effects
- Evidence from animal studies
- Evidence from human studies
- Epidemiological evidence
- Comprehensive evaluation and directions for future R&D (Panel discussion)
Organized by the International Society for Omega-3 Research (ISOR) & eChinaHealth
(Partner with the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, IF 5.923)
Scientific Program
Within the half-day program, 9 expert speakers will present a comprehensive set of high quality data, including 5 interventional trials (3 of which are RCT), 4 large cohort studies, numerous epidemiological observations and multi-omics analysis studies. Among them, two human studies are from the laboratory of Nobel laureate Dr. Elizabeth H. Blackburn. Certainly, these presentations will bring up exciting information for you to evaluate the anti-aging effects of omega-3 fatty acids.
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NOVEMBER 13-14, 2021 • ONLINE
World Congress of Omega-3 Science & Technology (WCOST)
A milestone congress of the field
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Location: Zoom Live Webinars
It has been exactly 50 years since the discovery of the health effects of omega-3 fatty acids (Omega-3), Now, Omega-3 has become the most intensively studied nutrient for its diverse health benefits. Nearly 60,000 scientific research papers have been published so far covering all aspects of Omega-3, from biochemistry to genetic engineering technology, from healthy food to drug, from prenatal and postnatal care to anti-aging effects, showing its extraordinary importance for human health.
This congress will highlight the major discoveries and technological breakthroughs in the past 50 years of Omega-3 research, showcase the cutting-edge technologies and innovative products in this field, and lay out the direction and prospects of Omega-3’s research and development for the years to come.
The WCOST will bring together a diverse array of people — including the world’s top and most influential scientists, entrepreneurs, policy-makers and responsible persons of relevant industries and institutions in the field of Omega-3. This congress will present an ecological chain of Omega-3 in an all-embracing manner and its role and impact in building a large integrated system of science and technology, public health, industry and economy.
The WCOST will be the most comprehensive and influential meeting of its kind, and a landmark event in the history of the Omega-3 field.
The scientific program of WCOST2021 features keynote speeches and world renowned experts presentations covering the major breakthroughs and innovations of the field, recent exciting discoveries on basic research, latest clinical trials results, new technologies, and new products, etc. Interactive expert panel discussions will also be featured.
This event is where you get the most exciting, unusual and interesting presentations about Omega-3, and that can spark collaborations that may have otherwise not have happened. Surely, the WCOST congress is a must-attend event for all the people who are interested in omega-3.
Congress Topics
- The Past, Present and Future of Omega-3
- Frontiers and Opportunities of Omega-3 Research and Industry
- Breakthroughs and Innovations in Omega-3 Research
- Lipidomics and Metabolomics of Omega-3
- Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics of Omega-3
- Omega-3 and Gut-Microbiota & Inflammation
- Omega-3 and the Management of COVID-19
- Omega-3 and Brain Health (Recent Human Studies)
- Omega-3 and Anti-Aging & Skin Care
- Omega-3 and Cancer: Role in Treatment and Rehabilitation of Cancer Patients
- Omega-3 and Metabolic Diseases (CVD, Obesity, etc.)
- Recent Human Studies on Omega-6/Omega-3 Ratio
- New Resources and Technologies for the Production of Omega-3 PUFA
- Omega-3 New Products and Emerging Industries
- Challenges and Guidelines for Omega-3 Research
Organized by the International Society for Omega-3 Research (ISOR) & eChinaHealth
(Partner with the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, IF 5.923)
Scientific Program
The scientific program of WCOST2021 features keynote speeches and world renowned experts presentations covering the major breakthroughs and innovations of the field, recent exciting discoveries on basic research, latest clinical trials results, new technologies, and new products, etc. Interactive expert panel discussions will also be featured.
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2017 • BOSTON, MA
Inaugural Symposium of the International Society for Omega-3 Research
Omega-3 in Health Promotion and Disease Management:
From Animal to Human
Free registration: reserve your seat now! | Program Schedule | Location and Directions
The field of omega-3 research has evolved rapidly in recent years and its potential applications have become more diverse and significant for public health. At the same time, new challenges and issues have emerged in both the scientific and public acceptance of omega-3. The aim of the International Society for Omega-3 Research (ISOR) is to bring together highly active investigators in the field, particularly young scientists interested in omega-3, to exchange ideas/thoughts, establish collaborations, adopt new technologies, and most importantly, promote and maintain a high standard of omega-3 research. The inaugural ISOR symposium will provide a platform for sharing research progress from the up-and-coming generation of investigators and highlight the frontier of the field of omega-3.
Main topics include:
- Current Challenges and Opportunities for Omega-3 Research
- Lipidomics and Biomarker Discovery
- Unique Animal Models for Omega-3 Research
- Novel Mechanisms for the Action of Omega-3 Metabolites
- Gut Microbiota and Chronic Disease
- New Clinical Applications for Omega-3
Organized by the Laboratory for Lipid Medicine and Technology (LLMT), Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School
Program Schedule
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Symposium Location: Room 2204 (2nd floor), MGH Charlestown Navy Yard, 149 13th St, Boston, MA 02129
Directions (Public Transportation): From North Station, take the Spaulding Shuttle which stops on Haverhill St. near the corner of Causeway St (next to CVS). On Sundays, the shuttle operates between 5:30 AM – 9:00 AM and runs approximately every 10 minutes. MBTA Bus 93 also stops within a few minutes’ walking distance of Building 149.