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2010Blackmores researchsymposium

30 april —— 1 may

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30 apRiL – 1 May 2010, aMoRa HoteL JaMisoN sydNey, austRaLia

Friday 30 april 2010

KeyNOte sPeaKerPrOFessOr rObert r WOlFeCentre for Translational Research in Ageing and Longevity, Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Ageing, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arizona USA

professor robert Wolfe received an undergraduate degree from University of California Berkeley, and phd from University of California Santa Barbara. From 1975-1983 he was the assistant associate professor, Harvard Medical School. during 1983-2006, he was the professor and distinguished Chair of Clinical research at University of Texas Medical School, Galveston, Texas. professor Wolfe’s current position is professor and director, Centre for Translational research in ageing and Longevity, University of arkansas, Little rock arkansas, USa.

the role of protein in the maintenance of muscle

Dr garry eggerDirector, Centre for Health Promotion and Research, SydneyProfessor Lifestyle Medicine & Applied Health Promotion, Southern Cross University, NSW

dr Garry egger has worked in public, corporate and clinical health for nearly four decades. He is the author of 30 books (including four texts), over 150 scientific articles and numerous popular media articles on health and fitness. He is an adjunct professor of Health Sciences at Southern Cross University and an advisor to the World Health organisation and several government and corporate bodies in chronic disease prevention. in the 1990s dr egger initiated the GutBusters men’s weight-loss program, the first of its kind in the world.

obesity – beyond BMi

PrOFessOr OsvalDO almeiDaWestern Australian Centre for Health and Ageing, University of Western Australia, WA

osvaldo p almeida is the Winthrop professor and Chair of Geriatric psychiatry at the School of psychiatry & Clinical neurosciences, University of Western australia. He is also the director of research of the Western australia Centre for Health & ageing at the Western australian institute for Medical research, and Consultant at the department of psychiatry of royal perth Hospital. His research work has focused on the identification of modifiable risk factors for cognitive impairment and depression in later life, as well as the running of randomised trials designed to improve the health outcomes of older adults

Micronutrients and the mental health of men

Dr CarOlyN allaNPrince Henry’s Institute, Monash University, VIC

dr Carolyn allan is a postdoctoral Clinical research Fellow at prince Henry’s institute and a Senior Lecturer in the department of obstetrics and Gynaecology at Monash University. She is a Consultant endocrinologist at Monash Medical Centre, Southern Health, Clayton, Victoria and an advisor to andrology australia. She is widely published on the topic of androgen deficiency and the role of testosterone supplementation in ageing men.

testosterone and men: beneficial or bogey-man?

Dr aNNe ClarKDirector, Fertility First, NSW

dr anne Clark is an obstetrician and Gynaecologist who sub- specialised in fertility and reproductive medicine 23 years ago. She was the first woman in australia to obtain sub-specialist qualification in this area and the only woman to own and operate an iVF and fertility clinic in australasia. She is currently Medical director of Fertility First, which is an iVF and Fertility Clinic that specialises in lifestyle modifications to maximise a couple’s fertility.She is on the Board of the FSa and aCCeSS, the executive of the iVF director’s Group and chaired the FSa preservation of Fertility Group.

Nutrition in fertility – it takes two to tango

Following the success of the preceding Blackmores research Symposia, it is with pleasure that i invite you to the third Blackmores research Symposium on 30 april and 1 May 2010 at the amora Hotel Jamison Sydney.

Fourteen leading local and international researchers will take part in seven sessions chaired by other eminent researchers. over the two-day event they will discuss the latest research on key conditions and nutrition at different life-stages – from fertility to frailty – and the integration of these findings into clinical practice.

The sessions include an examination of metabolic syndrome, men’s health, women’s health, sleep, skin protection, probiotics and a comprehensive exploration of cognition and behaviour.

The calibre of speakers and topics for this event is exceptional. i’m looking forward to two highly educational days of networking and knowledge-sharing, and i hope you will join me.

Your invitation

Chris oliverresearch directorBlackmores Ltd.

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assOC PrOFessOr Debra aNDersONQueensland University of Technology, QLD

debra anderson has nursing and educational qualifications and a phd in Social and preventive Medicine. debra is director of postgraduate programs and Coordinator of the nurse practitioner program at the School of nursing, Queensland University of Technology, and an Honorary research Fellow at the royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. debra is a member of the institute of Health and Biomedical innovation (iHBi), QUT. She has brought together a team of researchers from Japan and australia in the field of cross cultural comparisons of midlife and ageing in women.

Women’s Wellness program – a healthier menopause

PrOFessOr rON grUNsteiNSleep Medicine, Central Clinical School Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, NSW

professor Grunstein is professor of Sleep Medicine at the Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, and is the Head of Sleep and Circadian research group at the Woolcock institute of Medical research and has been involved in academic and clinical sleep medicine, both in the hospital and in private practice, for more than 20 years. He is also the Head of research for the australian Centre for Chronobiology, endocrinology, and Sleep Science.

sleep and its role in metabolism and metabolic syndrome

saturday 1 may 2010

PrOFessOr gary HalliDayUniversity of Sydney, NSW

professor Halliday has made large contributions towards understanding the role of sunlight in skin carcinogenesis, particularly ultraviolet radiation suppression of immunity, induction of gene mutations, and development of effective prevention. His research has largely been done in humans but also in in vitro models. He is on the Cure Cancer australia Foundation Medical Grants advisory Board, board of the asia and oceania Society for photobiology, and is currently president of The australasian Society for dermatology research.

skin protection – effect of topical and oral nutrients

PrOF HarsHarNjit s gillResearch Director, Department of Primary Industries, VIC

professor Gill is principal Scientist, Food and Health, at the department of primary industries, Victoria. He has over 20 years experience in research and development related to food, nutrition and health. His research interests include the role of food and intestinal microflora (especially probiotics) in human health (especially gut, immune and metabolic health).He has published widely and his research has resulted in several commercial products that are being marketed globally.

probiotics – the inner world: allergies to obesity and beyond

PrOFessOr lyN griFFitHsDirector, Genomics Research Centre, Griffith University, QLD

professor Lyn Griffiths is a medical researcher who has been studying the genes involved in common human disorders for nearly two decades. Her expertise is in the field of human gene mapping and molecular genetics. She graduated from the University of nSW Biochemistry department in 1980, and gained a phd from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Sydney in 1990. professor Griffiths established, and heads, the Genomics research Centre at Griffith University on the Gold Coast, where for the last ten years her research has been focused on identifying the genes involved in complex disorders, including migraine, hypertension and various types of cancer.

genetics and B vitamins in the treatment of migraine

Dr Natalie siNNNutritional Physiology Research Centre, Sansom Institute for Health Research, University of South Australia, SA

With a psychology background, natalie’s phd research with the University of South australia and CSiro Human nutrition investigated effects of micronutrients and omega-3 fatty acids on learning and behaviour problems associated with adHd, which was the largest study worldwide with this population of children. She currently holds an australian research Council post doctoral Fellowship for a three-year project at the University of Sa investigating cognitive and behavioural benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, comparing epa- and dHa-rich oils, across the lifespan.

Fatty acids for learning and behaviour in children and adolescents

Dr aNDreW PiPiNgasBrain Sciences Institute, Swinburne University, VIC

dr andrew pipingas is unit leader of ageing research at the Brain Sciences institute, Swinburne University in Melbourne and he is a chief investigator as part of the niCM national Collaborative Centre for neurocognition. His primary research is in cognitive neurosciences using brain electrical activity neuroimaging techniques, computerised cognitive testing and biochemical markers to investigate brain function and cognitive decline.

ameliorating neurocognitive decline in the elderly with natural medicine: a multi-disciplinary approach

Dr sHeila sKeaFFDepartment of Human Nutrition, University of Otago, NZ

dr Sheila Skeaff is a Senior Lecturer in the department of Human nutrition, University of otago, new Zealand. dr Skeaff is originally from Canada where she completed her MSc in nutritional biochemistry, and after moving to new Zealand, undertook her phd at the University of otago investigating the iodine status of vulnerable groups of the population such as pregnant and lactating women and children. Her research has highlighted the re-emergence of iodine deficiency in these groups in new Zealand.

iodine and intelligence in children

PrOFessOr elaiNe PerryNewcastle University, UK

professor elaine perry is a neuroscientist who has researched diseases of the human brain for over three decades. professor perry completed a degree in biochemistry at St andrews University of Scotland and undertook her phd at the University of Cambridge, england. Some of her early research contributed to the development of current drugs for alzheimer’s disease. However, frustration that many drugs were not being made widely available led professor perry to start looking to traditional medicinal plants for new approaches to the treatment of brain disease. This was followed by research into how plants could be used to improve memory and mood and to the setting up of the dilston physic Garden. elaine perry was appointed professor of neurochemical pathology at newcastle University in the 1990s.

Medicinal plants for the treatment of dementia – herbal hopes for brain ageing

Fertility tO Frailty

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easy ONliNe registratiONregister online now at blackmores.com.au/symposium for Blackmores research Symposium 2010, a two-day event providing educational, networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities for healthcare professionals, industry, regulators, researchers, scientists and retailers. Fourteen leading local and international speakers will discuss the latest research on key conditions and nutrition at different life-stages – from fertility to frailty – and the integration of these findings into clinical practice.

veNUe & aCCOmmODatiONSydney boasts a variety of different accommodation venues that are sure to suit, whatever your taste. We recommend staying at the symposium venue:

amOra HOtel jamisON syDNey11 Jamison street, sydney New south Wales, australiaTo book, contact the symposium venue on 02 9696 2500 and quote booking reference number a-BLK3004 by 23rd april 2010 to receive a very special discounted rate of $215 per night (including room and one buffet breakfast in the Gallery restaurant)

symPOsiUm Dates & timesFriDay 30 aPril 2010 registration & Coffee 7.30am – 8.30amSymposium 8.30am – 5.00pmpre-dinner drinks 6.30pmSymposium dinner 7.00pm

satUrDay 1 may 2010 Symposium 9.00am – 4.30pmFarewell drinks 4.30pm – 6.00pm

WHO sHOUlD atteND?The following professionals will benefit from attending the Blackmores research Symposium:• General practitioners• pharmacists and health food store retailers• Complementary healthcare practitioners• researchers, scientists and university personnel• industry professionals• Government, politicians and regulators

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