Symposium 2009
Inaugural Symposium of IPFN, 2009
The Inaugural Symposium of the Irish Phytochemical Food Network (IPFN) is the first in a series of annual symposia focussing on examining phytochemicals from fruits and vegetables in a Farm to Fork approach (agronomic factors, levels in selected vegetables, effects of processing and storage, understanding of consumer attitudes) in an Irish context.
This inaugural meeting took place on the 17th April 2009 and aimed to promote dialogue between different stakeholders (food scientists, food industry, community groups...) on phytochemicals and their impact in human health in Ireland.
In addition the Symposium succesfully aimed to provide an update on the current tends from an Irish perspective.
The symposium is organized by Irish Phytochemical Food Network, which is funded by the Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Food (FIRM Ref. Num. 06/NITARFC6).
The Inaugural Symposium was comprised of a series of lectures, short talks and poster sessions.
The agenda for the Inaugural Symposium of the IPFN is downloadable here
In addition the presentations made during the event are downloadable in pdf in the following sections:
Introduction and Background to the IPFN - Dr. Nigel Brunton, Teagasc, ARFC.
1. Phytochemicals, methods, sources and components - Dr. Maria Tuohy, NUI Galway.
2. Impact of agronomic factors on phytochemical content in Irish grown vegetables - Dr. Kim Reilly, Teagasc Kinsealy Research Centre.
3. Processing factors and minimal processing - Dr. Nigel Brunton, Teagasc, Teagasc AFRC.
4. Development of a simulated human digestion model to assess phytochemical bioavailability - Dr. Marvin Jiwan, Food and Nutritional Sciences, UCC.
5. Probabilistic exposure models - Dr. Enda Cummins, Biosystems Engineering, UCD.
6. Health and wellness: market implications for the fruit and vegetable sector. - Dr. Maeve Henchion, Teagasc, AFRC.
Key Note Presentation:
Systematic assessment of dietary phytochemicals with impact on human health - Dr. Kirsten Brandt - University of Newcastle, United Kingdom.
