
The 2nd International Electronic Conference on Nutrients
Part of the 2nd International Electronic Conference on Nutrients series
15–31 Mar 2022
Nutrients, Immunity, Infection, Inflammation, Oxidative Stress
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IECN2022 is closed. Thank you for your participation.
The recordings of IECN2022 live sessions are available at:
https://sciforum.net/event/IECN2022#recordings
The accepted proceedings papers will probably be published as one dedicated volume in MDPI Biology and Life Sciences Forum journal (ISSN:2673-9976) after the conference.
After the conference, the Conference Committee will recommend manuscripts that may be included for publication in the Special Issue
The selected papers will be published in Nutrients with a 20% discount of the APC.
The IECN2022 winners have been announced at https://sciforum.net/event/IECN2022#awards
Live Sessions Recordings

Important Notification
- Abstract Acceptance Notification Deadline: 30th January 2022
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Full Paper Submission Deadline Extension: 28th February 2022
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Conference Awards Announcement: 30 April 2022
IECN 2022 Live Sessions Will Be Held
We are pleased to announce the live session of the IECN2022. Three FREE webinars will be held on 16th/23rd/25th March 2022. Please check the detailed information by clicking IECN 2022 Live Sessions on the left menu.
After the conference, the Conference Committee will recommend manuscripts that may be included for publication in the Special Issue:
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nutrients/special_issues/2nd_International_Electronic_Conference_on_Nutrients
The selected papers will be published in Nutrients with a 20% discount of the APC.
IECN 2022 Live Sessions
Webinar 1
Nutrition, gut and immune inflammation: point of views from basic and translational science
Introduction: Increasing one’s intake of foods rich in nutrients is one of the preventative measures one can take against chronic inflammatory and metabolic diseases. However, very recent epidemiological data have shown conflicting results regarding how the consumption of nutrient-rich foods impacts on the risk of these diseases.
Beyond the mere caloric intake in a diet, a multitude of factors related to the individual exposure to the environment mediate the link between nutrition, inflammation, and metabolic diseases. This is the case of the gut microbiota, which is a pivotal player both in the metabolism of foods and in the systemic absorption of nutrients and pathogen inflammatory molecules. Additionally, the key role of the inflammasome has recently been highlighted; this is a system involved not only in fighting against pathogens, but also in metabolic complications. Furthermore, diet can also exert long-term inflammatory effects induced by the epigenetic effects of environmental factors.
Multiple arrays of circulating biomarkers developed during recent decades now mark all these pathogenic mechanisms, and their analysis in widely used epidemiological approaches indicates their value for risk estimation and prevention.
The aim of this session is to bring together international scientists from different backgrounds, discussing the relationship between nutrition, the gut, and inflammation in metabolic chronic diseases. We hope to provide a comprehensive update of evidence that will, in the future, offer a novel perspective of the diet that improve on current recommendations for the prevention of chronic inflammatory diseases.
Chaired by Dr. Andrea Baragetti
Date: 16 March 2022, 3:00 PM (CET)
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Prof. Paolo MagniDepartment of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences, University of Milan, Italy Role of NRLP3 inflammasome activation in cardiometabolic diseases: genetic factors and nutritional modulation. |
3:00-3:20 pm |
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Dr. Siroon BekkeringRadboud University Medical Centre, Niemegen, the Netherlands Activation of trained immunity by diet-induced metabolic alteration. |
3:20-3:40 pm |
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Dr. Maura WalkerDepartment of Health Sciences, Program in Nutrition, Boston, U.S. Multi-omic correlates of diet and cardiometabolic health. |
3:40-4:00 pm |
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Dr. Sabrina TamburiniDepartment of Experimental Oncology (European Institute of Oncology; IEO); Milan, Italy Microbiome during development: what is the relevance of diet? |
4:00-4:20 pm |
Webinar 2
Breast milk: a source of bioactive compounds
Introduction: Breast milk is the biological fluid produced by the breasts of mammalian mothers in order to nourish infants and confer on them protection from disease until their own immune system can mature. Accordingly, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life, followed by continued breastfeeding with adequate complementary foods for up to 2 years or beyond, as mutually desired by mother and infant.
Breast milk composition varies between feeds, throughout the day, and between mothers. Interindividual variability has been attributed to genetic variation, maternal adiposity, and nutrition, among other factors. The composition of human milk is dynamic and changes throughout lactation.
The first form of milk produced by the mammary glands during the first 2–4 days after delivery is colostrum, which is produced in low volumes (300–400 mL/day) and has higher levels of protein and lower levels of carbohydrates and fat content than mature breast milk. Moreover, colostrum is richer in immunological components, such as immunoglobulins, lactoferrin, leucocytes, and oligosaccharides, suggesting that its primary functions are immunological rather than nutritional.
From days 4–5 after delivery, colostrum changes to transition milk, which is characterized by a higher yield (500–800 mL/day) and by lower protein and immunoglobulin content, accompanied by an increase in lactose, fat, and water-soluble vitamins to meet the growth demands of the infant.
Finally, mature milk remains relatively similar in composition 6 weeks after delivery. While 87% of breast milk is water, the remaining 13% is nutritional components and bioactive compounds that have beneficial non-nutritional functions. These latter compounds include a wide range of antimicrobial factors, microorganisms (which constitute the breast milk microbiota), cytokines, hormones, growth modulators, digestive enzymes, and many metabolites derived from the mother’s activity.
The aim of this session is to bring together international experts on the human milk immunoglobulinome, microbiome, and metabolome, among others, which could be of special relevance for the development and immunity of babies.
Chaired by Dr. Francisco J. Pérez-Cano
Date: 23 March 2022, 3:00 PM (CET)
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Dr. Francisco J Pérez CanoUniversity of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain Breast milk immunoglobulinome and other immune factors. |
3:00-3:20 pm |
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Dr. Maria Carmen ColladoIATA-CSIC, Valencia, Spain Breast milk microbiome: beyond bacteria, what do we know? |
3:20-3:40 pm |
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Dr. Carles Lerin.Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu, Barcelona, Spain Breast milk metabolome. |
3:40-4:00 pm |
Webinar 3
Nutrition Support for Immunity and Countermeasure Effects on Infection, Inflammation, and Oxidative Stress
Introduction: The immune system is complex, distributed throughout the body, and highly active. Appropriate nutrients are necessary for the varied cells of the immune system to function optimally and respond to injury, inflammation, oxidative stress, and invading viruses and bacteria. This webinar by leading experts will provide current trends and insights into nutritional immunology, and immunonutrition strategies to mitigate inflammation, oxidative stress, and risk for respiratory infections, such as COVID-19.
Chaired by Prof. Dr. David C. Nieman and Dr. Leanne M. Redman
Date: 25 March 2022, 3:00 PM (CET)
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Prof. Dr. Leanne M. RedmanClinical Sciences Division, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, U.S. Introduction to the Webinar |
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Prof. Dr. David C. NiemanDepartment of Biology, Appalachian State University, Human Performance Laboratory, North Carolina Research Campus, U.S. COVID-19 Mitigation: Efficacy of Nutrition, Exercise, and Lifestyle Medicine Approaches |
3:10-3:30 pm |
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Prof. Dr. Philip C. CalderHuman Development & Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, U.K. Obesity, Immunity, and COVID-19 |
3:30-3:50 pm |
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Prof. Dr. Francisca SerraLaboratory of Molecular Biology, Nutrition and Biotechnology, NUO Group, Universitat de les Illes Balears, Spain Nutrition and Oxidative Stress: Genetic-Related Insights |
3:50-4:10 pm |
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Prof. Dr. Margaret P. RaymanDepartment of Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Surrey, U.K. Selenium and Selenoproteins in Viral Infection with Potential Relevance to COVID-19 |
4:10-4:30 pm |
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Prof. Dr. Lothar RinkInstitute of Immunology, RWTH Aachen University, Germany Zinc and Immunosenescence in COVID-19 |
4:30-4:50 pm |
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Prof. Dr. Simin N. MeydaniTufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tufts University, U.S. Modulation of Immune and Inflammatory Responses by Fruits and Vegetables: Implications for Metabolic Disorders and Healthy Aging |
4:50-5:10 pm |
List of accepted submissions (41)
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sciforum-056373 | Protective role of the Mediterranean diet against the development of age-related cognitive disorders: an umbrella review of meta-analyses | , | N/A | N/A |
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This umbrella review was aimed at understanding if the Mediterranean diet can have a protective role against the development of age-related cognitive disorders. PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, EMBASE, Scopus and the DOAJ were systematically searched for relevant meta-analyses published in the last 10 years (up to October 2021). After the article selection process, 6 research works met inclusion criteria. Pooled results of these meta-analyses indicated that following a Mediterranean diet can be associated with a reduction in the risk of developing cognitive disorders (mild cognitive impairment, vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease), although in one study the overall result was not statistically significant. In particular, people following a Mediterranean diet may be up to 40% less likely to develop age-related neurodegenerative disorders associated with impaired cognition. In consideration of demographic and epidemiological trends that suggest a substantial rise in cognitive disorder prevalence in the near future, promoting the Mediterranean diet can be a useful public health strategy for healthy aging and disease prevention (GRADE 1B). Additional studies are recommended to strengthen current indications. |
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sciforum-057841 | Effects of a Plant-Based diet with whole eggs or egg substitute on parameters of metabolic syndrome, plasma choline and TMAO concentrations | , , | N/A |
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Plant-based (PB) diets typically result in lowering of total and LDL cholesterol. Eggs could complement the PB diet by increasing HDL cholesterol. In this randomized controlled cross-over intervention, we recruited 29 participants (49.3 ± 8 y) with metabolic syndrome (MetS) who followed a PB diet for 13 wk. A registered dietitian advised all subjects on food selection and followed them through the whole intervention to ensure compliance. Participants underwent a 2-wk washout with no eggs or spinach (sources of dietary choline) for 2 wk and were randomly allocated to consume spinach (70g) with either 2 eggs (EGG) or the equivalent amount of egg substitute (SUB) for breakfast for 4 wk. After a 3-week washout, they were allocated to the alternate breakfast. We hypothesized that whole egg intake (EGG) would increase plasma choline and result in better improvement in parameters of metabolic syndrome. Twenty-four participants (13 women/11 men) finished the intervention. Plasma lipids, glucose, anthropometrics, liver enzymes, insulin, plasma choline and TMAO, were assessed at baseline and the end of each intervention. Compared to the SUB breakfast, we observed a significant decrease in body weight (P < 0.02) and a significant increase in HDL cholesterol (P < 0.025) following the EGG breakfast. There were no differences in plasma LDL, triglycerides, glucose, insulin, or blood pressure. Plasma choline was higher in both treatments (P < 0.01) compared to baseline (8.3±2.1 nmol/mL). However, choline values were higher in EGG (10.54 ± 2.8 nmol/L) compared to SUB (9.47 ± 2.7 mmol/L) P < 0.025. These results indicate that consuming a plant-based diet in combination with whole eggs results in increases in plasma choline and in HDL cholesterol, both of which are beneficial for individuals with MetS. |
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sciforum-057350 | Title of the article: Effect of short-term Vitamin D supplementation on blood pressure, arterial health, and stress hormones in healthy volunteers | , | N/A | N/A |
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Background: Despite suggested epidemiological findings and plausible mechanisms, data linking vitamin D supplementation with improvement in cardiovascular risk is limited. Also, little is known about the effect of vitamin D on CVD health of young healthy people. Objectives: To investigate effect of short-term supplementation with vitamin D3, considered to possess wide range of functions, on blood pressure (BP), Arterial compliance, body mass index (BMI) and salivary stress hormones levels in young healthy adults. Methods: Healthy, normotensive participants (n=20) were asked to consume 20µg/day of vitamin D3 for two weeks, and other volunteers received a placebo. BP, PWV, BMI and salivary cortisol level were assessed at baseline and after 2 weeks’ time. Vitamin D and total energy intakes were also evaluated. Results: There was a significant decrease in mean systolic BP by 5.3 ±6.46 mmHg (p=0.035), diastolic BP by 3.4±4.46 mmHg (p=0.002) and pulse wave velocity by 0.475±0.31m/s (p=0.007) with a negative correlation with vitamin D intake (r=−0.43). There was no significant effect on salivary cortisol (p=0.554), but salivary and urine cortisol/cortisone ratio was reduced from 0.952±0.54 to 0.784±0.68, p=0.028, and 1.71±0.75 to 1.22±0.53, p=0.015 respectively. Conclusions: Vitamin D3 intake decreases both diastolic and systolic BP and improves arterial compliance with reduction of urine and salivary cortisol/cortisone ratios indicating an inhibition of 11βHSD type 1 enzyme activity. The results suggest that vitamin D3 could have the potential to reduce the risk of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases in young healthy adults and therefore support body functions in the event of Covid-19 infection. Further research is warranted to test the reproducibility of data. |
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sciforum-057823 | Chemical features and biological effects of astaxanthin extracted from Haematococcus pluvialis Flotow: focus on gastrointestinal system | , , , , | N/A | N/A |
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The main purpose of this review is to analyze published data concerning the antioxidant properties of a xanthophyll belonging to the group of carotenoids, named astaxanthin, produced by the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis in response to specific conditions of "environmental stress" and characterized by the typical deep red color. The chemical structure of astaxanthin provides the molecule with marked antiradical properties. Due to its central conjugated double bonds and the presence of hydroxyl and keto groups, astaxanthin exerts a strong antioxidant action, and not the pro-oxidant one. Natural astaxanthin has the ability to establish effective protection against oxidative stress, neutralizing free radicals in both the inner and outer layer of cell membranes, especially in mitochondria. The most recent preclinical and clinical studies that have investigated the beneficial properties of this molecule towards the gastrointestinal tract were included. In particular, it was shown that astaxanthin favors gastrointestinal health, thanks to its ability to inhibit inflammation, providing protection against gastric ulcers, reducing Helicobacter pylori infection and decreasing clinical symptoms in patients with dyspepsia. The benefits of astaxanthin concern the whole gastrointestinal tract, from the oral mucosa to the gut, where this molecule helps support a healthy microbiome, promoting the growth of favorable gut bacteria. In addition, astaxanthin's antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties support immune function, favoring effects promoting overall well-being. Moreover, the great nutraceutical potentiality of astaxanthin is strictly related to its excellent bioavailability since it presents distinctive amphipathic features. This phytochemical administered at low dosages (typically between 4 and 20 mg/day) reaches, in vivo, concentrations near to those used in in vitro experiments. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that many of the in vitro experiments are really indicative of the potential effects of this substance also in vivo. |
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sciforum-056573 | Healthy diet rich in vegetables and chronic systemic inflammation in older adults | , , | N/A |
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It is hypothesized that healthy diets (HD) rich in fruits and vegetables can modulate the inflammatory status in older adults. However, to determine the true impact of HD on inflammatory status objectively assessed physical activity (PA) behaviors need to be considered. The aim of the present study was to explore links between HD, fruit and vegetable intakes and biomarkers of systemic inflammation in older adults. In a sample of 216 (82 men, 134 women) community-dwelling older adults (65-70 yrs), dietary habits were assessed by food frequency questionnaire and a healthy diet score (HDS) was retrieved together with intakes of fruits and vegetables. PA behaviors were assessed using accelerometry. The following pro-inflammatory blood biomarkers were assessed: C-reactive-protein (CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), IL-18 and tumor necrosis factor (TNF-a). Associations were determined using linear regression analysis with the following covariates: age, sex, education level, energy intake, adherence to PA guideline, daily sedentary time, medication use, and waist circumference. Our results showed that HDS was inversely related to level of IL18 (β = -0.04; p<0.05). However, this association was attenuated after adjusting the model with waist circumference. No other significant associations between HDS and other biomarkers were observed. Vegetable intake was inversely associated with level of IL6 (β = -0.19; p<0.05), which remained significant after further adjustment for waist circumference. No significant associations between vegetable intake and other inflammatory biomarkers were observed. In contrast, fruit intake was not associated with any inflammatory biomarker. In conclusion, our findings reveal beneficial associations between healthy diets rich in vegetables and biomarkers of systemic inflammation in older adults. Importantly, these associations remained evident regardless of adherence to PA guidelines and daily time spent sedentary, which highlights the plant-rich diet as an important lifestyle factor with potential to mitigate age-related systemic inflammation. |
Welcome from the Chairs

Dear researchers,
We are pleased to announce the Second Electronic Conference in Nutrients. The conference edition will focus on Nutrition Support for Immunity and Countermeasure Effects on Infection, Inflammation, and Oxidative Stress. The immune system is complex, distributed throughout the body, and highly active. Appropriate nutrients are necessary for the varied cells of the immune system to function optimally and respond to injury, inflammation, oxidative stress, and invading viruses and bacteria. This conference will provide current trends and insights into nutritional immunology, and immunonutrition strategies to counter infection, inflammation, and oxidative stress.
We hope the community will share this enthusiasm and help to make this first edition a success—for many to come in the future.
Prof. Dr. David C. Nieman
Dr. Leanne M. Redman
The Chairs of the IECN 2022
Conference Secretariat
Conference Chairs

Prof. Dr. David C. Nieman
Department of Biology, Appalachian State University, USA,
Director of the Human Performance Laboratory, North Carolina Research Campus, USA
Interests: sports nutrition; exercise; immunology; inflammation; obesity; metabolomics; proteomics; lipid mediators

Dr. Leanne M. Redman
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, USA
Interests: obesity; calorie restriction; dietary interventions; overfeeding; pregnancy; gestational diabetes; breast feeding; infant formula
Conference Committee

Prof. Dr. Nick Bellissimo
School of Nutrition, Faculty of Community Services, Ryerson University, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, Canada
Research Keywords food intake regulation; eating behaviours; pediatrics; exercise physiology; cognitive performance; nutritional physiology; sugars; dietary proteins; exercise- and diet-related energy

Dr. Pedro Tauler
Department of Fundamental Biology and Health Sciences, University of the Balearic Islands, Palma, Spain, Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Palma, Spain.
Research Keywords exercise/physical activity; lifestyles; inflammation; immunity; antioxidants; caffeine

Dr. Andres E. Carrillo
Department of Movement Science, Chatham University, USA
Research Keywords movement; nutrition; aging; environmental physiology; exercise immunology; philosophy

Dr. Barbara Wessner
Institute of Sport Science & Research Platform Active Ageing, University of Vienna, Auf der Schmelz 6, A-1150 Vienna, Austria
muscle physiology; sports nutrition; exercise immunology; healthy aging
Research Keywords muscle physiology; sports nutrition; exercise immunology; healthy aging

Dr. Torsten Bohn
Nutrition and Health Group, Department of Population Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, 1445 Strassen, Luxembourg

Dr. Andrea Baragetti
Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20133 Milan, Italy
Research Keywords internal medicine; cardiovascular pharmacology; cardiovascular genomic; translational immunometabolism

Prof. Dr. Anthony Perkins
School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
Research Keywords oxidative stress; antioxidant enzymes; reactive oxygen species; mitochondrial biology; placental biology

Dr. Antoni Sureda
Research Group on Community Nutrition and Oxidative Stress (NUCOX), University of the Balearic Islands & CIBEROBN (Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition), and Foundation of Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa). Campus UIB, Guillem Colom Bldg., 07122 Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Research Keywords community nutrition; mediterranean diet; public health; diet; nutrition; sports nutrition; obesity; non-alcoholic fatty liver; oxidative stress; antioxidants; inflammation; ecotoxicology

Prof. Dr. Arved Weimann
Department of General, Visceral and Oncological Surgery and Clinical Nutrition, St. George Hospital, DE-04129 Leipzig, Germany
Research Keywords surgical metabolism; malnutrition; ERAS; prehabilitation; immunonutrition; nutrition in intensive care; multidisciplinary obesity treatment

Prof. Dr. Ascensión Marcos
Immunonutrition Group, Department of Metabolism and Nutrition, Institute of Food Science, Technology and Nutrition (ICTAN), Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), C/Jose Antonio Novais, 28040 Madrid, Spain
Research Keywords immunonutrients; bioactive compounds; probiotics; microbiota–nutrition axis and lifestyle; health; disease; humans

Prof. Dr. Brenda Smith
Department of Nutritional Sciences, College of Education and Human Sciences, Nancy Randolph Davis 420, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA
Research Keywords T cell biology; innate immunity; gut-bone axis; osteoimmunology; phytochemicals; micronutrients

Dr. Catherine J. Andersen
Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Connecticut; USA
Research Keywords lipid metabolism; lipoproteins; inflammation; immunity; obesity; functional foods; human nutrition; lipoprotein metabolism; HDL; cholesterol; immune function

Prof. Dr. Claudio Franceschi
Department of Specialty, Diagnostic and Experimental Medicine (DIMES), University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
Research Keywords aging; nutrition; Mediterranean Diet; gut microbiota; immunosenescence; inflammation

Prof. Dr. Dariusz Nowak
Department of Clinical Physiology, Medical University of Lodz, Mazowiecka 6/8, 92-215 Lodz, Poland
Research Keywords antioxidant vitamins; plant polyphenols; exercise physiology; markers of oxidative stress; whole blood and neutrophils chemiluminescence; lung cancer; exhaled breath condensate; noninvasive markers of oxidative stress and pulmonary mali

Prof. Dr. Dorothy Klimis-Zacas
Professor of Clinical Nutrition, School of Food and Agriculture, Graduate Faculty, School of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Associated Faculty, Institute of Medicine, University of Maine, Orono, Maine USA
Research Keywords vascular function; lipid metabolism; obesity-induced inflammation; angiogenesis; wound healing

Dr. Francesca Giampieri
Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy
Research Keywords nutrition; health; disease prevention; dietary bioactive compounds; oxidative stress; aging; mitochondrial functionality; inflammation; bioenergetics

Dr. Francisco J. Pérez-Cano
Section of Physiology, Department of Biochemistry and Physiology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences, University of Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain,
Nutrition and Food Safety Research Institute (INSA), 08921 Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Spain
Research Keywords immunonutrition; flavonoids; microbiota; oligosaccharides; probiotics; breast milk

Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Maurizio Campo
Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy
Research Keywords hyaluronan; glycosaminoglycans; inflammation; arthritis; TLRs; cytokines; chondrocytes

Prof. Dr. James H. Swain
Department of Nutrition, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Avenue, SOM WG-48, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
Research Keywords the role of dietary iron and iron status on intestinal tumorigenesis; using immunohistochemistry; proteomics and gene expression analysis; iron bioavailability and food fortification using different forms of dietary iron
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Prof. Dr. Jaakko Tuomilehto
Department of Public Health, University of Helsinki, FI-00014 Helsinki, Finland
Research Keywords metabolism; hypertension; atherosclerosis; insulin resistance; nutrition; metabolic diseases; abdominal obesity; blood pressure; diabetes; disease prevention

Prof. Dr. Jamileh Movassat
Biology and Pathology of the Endocrine Pancreas, Université de Paris, BFA, UMR 8251, CNRS, F-75013 Paris, France
Research Keywords diabetes; metabolic diseases; islets, beta cells; inflammation; fetal programming; maternal programming; paternal programming; DOHaD; Animal models; experimental studies; cell culture

Dr. Jean-François Landrier
Center for cardiovascular and Nutrition Research, C2VN, Université d’Aix-Marseille, INRA, INSERM, Marseille, France
Research Keywords micronutrients; vitamins; adipose tissue; inflammation; adipocyte; perinatal programming

Prof. Dr. Julio Galvez
Department of Pharmacology, CIBER-ehd, Center of Biomedical Research (CIBM), ibs.GRANADA, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
Research Keywords polyphenols; antioxidant; immune response; microbiota; probiotics

Prof. Dr. Kristin I. Stanford
Department Physiol & Cell Biology, Dorothy M Davis Heart & Lung Research Institute, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
Research Keywords exercise; metabolism; adipose tissue biology

Prof. Dr. Manohar Garg
School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
Research Keywords fatty acids; human nutrition; inflammation; antioxidants; dietary fiber, supplements, systematic reviews; meta-analyses; randomized controlled trials; clinical nutrition; dyslipidemias

Dr. Manuel Sánchez Santos
Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain,
Research collaborator, Health Research Institute of Granada (ibs.GRANADA), Center of Biomedical Research (CIBM), Granada, Spain
Research Keywords Polyphenols; Flavonoids; Prebiotics and Probiotics; Cardiovascular disease; Endothelial function; Oxidative stress; Dysbiosis; Microbiota; Obesity; Hypertension; Systemic Lupus Erythematosus; Type 2 Diabetes

Prof. Dr. Margarida Castell Escuer
Secció de Fisiologia, Departament de BioquÃmica i Fisiologia, Facultat de Farmà cia i Ciències de l’Alimentació, Universitat de Barcelona (UB), Av. Joan XXIII 27-31, 08028 Barcelona, Spain,
Institut de Recerca en Nutrició i Seguretat Alimentà ria (INSA-UB), UB, Barcelona, Spain
Research Keywords flavonoids; antioxidants; allergy; inflammation; immunomodulation; methylxanthines; sport

Dr. Margreet C. M. Vissers
Centre for Free Radical Research, Department of Pathology, University of Otago, Christchurch, 2 Riccarton Ave, PO Box 4345, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand
Research Keywords vitamin C in cancer and inflammation; oxidative stress; antioxidants; human bioavailability studies

Dr. Michael Conlon
CSIRO Health & Biosecurity, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia
Research Keywords diet; nutraceuticals; gut; health; microbiome; polysaccharides; prebiotics; probiotics; polyphenols; immune function

Dr. Michael F. Holick
School of Medicine, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
Research Keywords vitamin D; immune function; metabolic bone disease; Ehlers Danlos syndrome; vitamin D metabolites and biologic functions; approaches for treating and preventing vitamin D deficiency; photobiology of vitamin D

Dr. Prashant Nighot
Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Penn State University, Hershey, PA 17033, USA
Research Keywords intestinal mucosal barrier; intestinal ion transport; nutrition and intestinal inflammation; phytochemicals; micronutrients in Inflammation

Dr. Qibin Qi
Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY 10461, USA
Research Keywords epidemiological studies of obesity and related cariometabolic disease (diabetes and CVD); genetic and gene-environment interaction studies; metabolomics; gut Microbiome; cariometabolic disease in HIV infection

Dr. R. Andrew Shanely
Department of Health & Exercise Science, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608, USA
Research Keywords antioxidant vitamins; plant polyphenols; exercise physiology; markers of oxidative stress; whole blood and neutrophils chemiluminescence; lung cancer; exhaled breath condensate; noninvasive markers of oxidative stress and pulmonary mali

Dr. Rafat A. Siddiqui
Nutrition Science and Food Chemistry Laboratory, Virginia State University, 1 Hayden St, Petersburg, VA 23806, USA
Research Keywords role of polyphenols and lipids in cancer, inflammation, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases. The research emphasis is on the synergistic modulation of chronic diseases by a combination of nutrients and drugs

Dr. Rosa Casas
Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Clinic, Institut d’Investigació Biomèdica August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), University of Barcelona, Villarroel, 170, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
Research Keywords clinical nutrition; control and prevention; supplementation; chronic disease; dietary patterns; ultra-processed food consumption patterns; balanced diet; cardiometabolic risk; immune system; gut-associated microbiome

Prof. Dr. Roberto Cangemi
Department of Translational and Precision Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
Research Keywords Cardiovascular disease; aging; nutrition; cardiovascular risk factors; thrombosis, oxidative stress; atherosclerosis; inflammation; diabetes

Prof. Dr. Susan S. Percival
Food Science & Human Nutrition Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
Research Keywords immunity; inflammation; polyphenols; medicinal foods and herbs; nutrition interventions

Dr. Stan Kubow
School of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, McGill University, Quebec H9X 3V9, Canada
Research Keywords Research Keywords

Dr. Stephen Cornish
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Research Keywords exercise physiology; exercise immunology; nutritional supplements; cytokines/myokines/exerkines; chronic low grade inflammation

Dr. Tyler Barker
Precision Genomics, Intermountain Healthcare, Salt Lake City, UT, USA,
Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA,
Nutrition and Integrative Physiology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Research Keywords osteoarthritis; cachexia; vitamin D; cytokines; systemic inflammation; precision medicine

Prof. Dr. Yan Chen
Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200031, China
Research Keywords biology; cell biology; animal models; obesity; type 2 diabetes; metabolic disorders; intermittent dietary restriction; fatty liver; auto-immune diseases

Dr. Jean Christopher Chamcheu
School of Basic Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana at Monroe, 1800 Bienville Drive, Monroe, LA 71201, USA
Research Keywords skin health and diseases; carcinogenesis; inflammation; dermatology; psoriasis; atopic dermatitis; bioactive natural products; antioxidants; polyphenols; flavonoids; tissue engineering; signaling pathways; pharmacology; tissue engineeri

Dr. Alessandra Durazzo
CREA-Research Centre for Food and Nutrition, Via Ardeatina 546, 00178 Rome, Italy
Research Keywords natural products; bioactive compounds; antioxidants; food quality; nutrition; food composition databases; dietary supplements; herbs; botanicals; natural substances databases; synthesis; bioavailability; metabolic pathways

Prof. Dr. Massimo Lucarini
CREA-Research Centre for Food and Nutrition, Via Ardeatina 546, 00178 Rome, Italy
Research Keywords food quality; bioactive compounds; antioxidants; nutrition; metabolism; foods; biodiversity; sustainability; bioavailability; beverages; meat; biorefinery; vegetable; fish; fibre; fatty acids; milk; cereals; food composition database; n
Dr. Antoni Pons
Laboratory Physical Activity Sciences; Research Group on Community Nutrition and Oxidative Stress (NUCOX), University of the Balearic Islands and CIBEROBN (Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition), and Foundation of Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Campus UIB, Guillem Colom Bldg., 07122, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Research Keywords oxidative stress; antioxidants; inflammation and cell signaling; health biomarkers; resolving inflammation; physical activity; exercise; sports nutrition; community nutrition; Mediterranean diet; metabolic syndrome; obesity; epigenetics
Instructions for Authors
- Scholars interested in participating in the conference can submit their abstract (about 200–300 words) online on this website until 25th January 2022.
- The Conference Committee will notify authors of the acceptance of their abstract by 30th January 2022.
- If the abstract is accepted for this conference, the author will be invited to prepare a full description of their work in the form of a Full Paper/Poster/PowerPoint/Video Presentation (max. 5 minutes), until the submission deadline of 28th February 2022.
- The manuscripts and presentations will be available on https://sciforum.net/conference/IECN2022 for discussion and rating during the time of the conference (15-31 March 2022).
- The open-access journal Nutrients will publish a Special Issue of the conference proceedings papers (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nutrients/special_issues/2nd_International_Electronic_Conference_on_Nutrients).
- All accepted extended abstracts will be published as one dedicated volume in MDPI Biology and Life Sciences Forum journal (ISSN:2673-9976).
After the conference, the Conference Committee will recommend manuscripts that may be included for publication in the Special Issue, and selected papers will be published in Nutrients with a 20% discount off the APC.
- Title
- Full author names
- Affiliations (including full postal address) and authors' e-mail addresses
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Introduction
- Methods
- Results and Discussion
- Conclusions
- (Acknowledgments)
- References
- MS Word: Manuscripts prepared in MS Word must be converted into a single file before submission. When preparing manuscripts in MS Word, the Electronic Conference on Agronomy Microsoft Word template file (see download below) must be used. Please do not insert any graphics (schemes, figures, etc.) into a movable frame, as this can superimpose the text and make the layout very difficult.
- LaTeX: Manuscripts prepared in LaTeX must be collated into one ZIP folder (include all source files and images so that the Conference Secretariat can recompile the submitted PDF). When preparing manuscripts in LaTeX, please use the provided LaTeX template file.
The IECN 2022 Microsoft Word template file and LaTeX template file:
- Formatting/Style: Papers should be prepared following the style of Nutrients. The full titles and the cited papers must be given. Reference numbers should be placed in square brackets and placed before the punctuation; for example, [1,2], [3] or [1–3]. All the references should be listed separately in full detail as the last section at the end of the manuscript.
- Author List and Affiliation Format: Authors' full first and last names must be given. Abbreviated middle names can be added. For papers written by various contributors, a corresponding author must be designated. The PubMed/MEDLINE format is used for affiliations: complete street address information, including city, zip code, state/province and country, and email address should be added. All authors who contributed significantly to the manuscript (including writing a section) should be listed on the first page of the manuscript, below the title of the article. Other parties who provided only minor contributions should be listed under Acknowledgments only. A minor contribution might be a discussion with the author, reading through the draft of the manuscript, or performing English corrections.
- Figures, Schemes and Tables: Authors are encouraged to prepare figures and schemes in color. Full-color graphics will be published free of charge. Figures and schemes must be numbered (Figure 1, Scheme I, Figure 2, Scheme II, etc.) and an explanatory title must be added. Tables should be numbered, titled and inserted into the main text. All table columns should have an explanatory heading. Please supply legends for all figures, schemes and tables. The legends should be prepared as a separate paragraph of the main text and placed in the main text before a table, a figure or a scheme.
Besides their active participation within the forum, authors are also encouraged to submit video presentations. If you are interested in submitting a video presentation, please contact the conference organizer at [email protected] to find out more about the procedure. This is a unique way of presenting your paper and discussing it with peers from all over the world. Make a difference and join us for this project!
Tips: Video should be no longer than 3-5 minutes and prepared with one of the following formats: .mp4 / .webm / .ogg (max size: 250Mb).
Event Awards
To acknowledge the support of the conference’s esteemed authors and recognize their outstanding scientific accomplishments, we are pleased to launch the Best Paper Award, Best Poster Award, and the Best Speaker Award.
Winner Announcement:
On behalf of the chairs of IECN2022, we are pleased to announce the winners of the Best Paper Award, Best Poster Award, and Best Speaker Award.
The Best Paper Award have been awarded to
- sciforum-057396, "Fruit and Vegetable Intake, and Metabolic Syndrome components: a Population-based study"
Anthony Kityo, Abraham Kaggwa
- sciforum-057362, "Effects of Curcumin intake on CVD risk factors and Exercise-induced oxidative stress in healthy volunteers; an exploratory study"
Emad Abdol Sahib Al-Dujaili, Maha N. Abu Hajleh
The award consist of 500 CHF each.
The Best Poster Award has been awarded to
- sciforum-057764, "Psychological distress and its association with discretionary choices intake in Australian women of reproductive age during COVID-19"
Nahal Habibi, Jessica A Grieger, Hung Vo, Salman Sabir, Sharleen L O’Reilly, Cheryce Harrison, Lisa J Moran, Joanne Enticott, Helena Teede, Siew Lim
This award consists of 500 CHF.
The Best Speaker Award has been awarded to
Dr.Margaret Rayman
Webinar 3 “Nutrition Support for Immunity and Countermeasure Effects on Infection, Inflammation, and Oxidative Stress”
This award consists of 500 CHF.
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The Awards
The Best Paper Awards will be presented to honor the two paper that is judged to make the most significant contribution to the conference.
The Best Poster Awards have been established to recognize the scientific merit exhibited in poster presentation and preparation.
The Best Speaker Awards have been established to recognize the best performers during the presentation.
S1. Nutrition and Inflammation
Session Chair:
Prof. Dr. Nick Bellissimo
School of Nutrition, Faculty of Community Services, Ryerson University, Canada
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S2. Nutrition and Immunology
Adequate nutrition is essential to maintain an effective immune system. Furthermore, the positive effects of supplementing the diet with selected nutrients (vitamins, antioxidants, prebiotics and probiotics, and others) are the focus of many interesting studies. On the other hand, the immune response can be compromised by nutritional deficiency or unbalanced nutrition.
This section will cover the full range of interactions between nutrition and the immune system. Therefore, translational, clinical and mechanistic research related to the effect of a wide range of nutrients on the immune response will be considered. Studies that aim to enhance the current knowledge about the complex relationship between specific nutrients and immune function are welcome in this section. Different study designs, from in vitro models to human interventional studies, will also be accepted.
Session Chair:
Dr. Pedro Tauler
Department of Fundamental Biology and Health Sciences, Research Institute on Health Sciences (IUNICS), University of the Balearic Islands, Spain
S3. Nutrition and Infection
Maintaining adequate nutrition can contribute to the protection of an organism against infection by microorganisms such as harmful bacteria or viruses. Nutritional strategies may be considered preventative or as contributing to the treatment of an infection. In general, nutritional strategies may better prepare an organism to respond to infection, therefore limiting the potential for severe outcomes, while nutritional inadequacies may leave the organism vulnerable to more severe consequences of infection. This session will focus on a wide range of topics related to the interactions between nutrition and infection with the intention of further developing our understanding of how nutritional strategies or inadequacies may influence an organism’s ability to contend with infection.
Session Chair:
Dr. Andres E. Carrillo
Department of Movement Science, Chatham University, USA
S4. Nutrition and COVID-19
Session Chair:
Dr. Barbara Wessner
Centre for Sport Science and University Sports, University of Vienna, Austria
S5. Nutrition and Oxidative Stress
Increased levels of oxidative stress have, similar to inflammation, been associated with a number of chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes and those of a cardiovascular nature. Chronic oxidative stress is characterized by a prolonged dysbalance between pro- and antioxidant processes, intra- or extracellular. While a certain amount of oxidative stress is required for optimal biological functioning, excessive oxidative stress can contribute to the weakening of the immune system in addition to tissue and organ damage. Following damage by reactive oxygen and reactive nitrogen species such as hydroperoxyl and peroxynitrite, respectively, further damage to proteins, lipids, and DNA/RNA, among others, can ensue if the body’s own antioxidant system is not in a healthy homeostasis. The human body’s antioxidant defence line includes many antioxidant enzymes (e.g., superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathion peroxidase), endogenous antioxidants, such as glutathione and some proteins, such as uric acid, as well as endogenous antioxidants, such as vitamin E, C, and a number of secondary plant metabolites, such as carotenoids and polyphenols. Not all of these antioxidants may act in a direct fashion, but may rather foster transcription factors, such as Nrf2, which aid in strengthening the body’s own antioxidant defence system. A diet rich in certain antioxidants may thus contribute to a balanced diet and aid in reducing the risk of excessive oxidative stress. Dietary indices, such as the DAI (dietary antioxidant index), have been developed in order to obtain a broader picture regarding the interrelation of antioxidant intake and dietary patterns, and this index has also been related to the reduced incidence of a number of chronic diseases.
This section strives for a deeper understanding between the interaction of diet, oxidative stress, and health outcomes. It will focus on the interrelations between food constituents, dietary patterns, oxidative stress, and antioxidants. Contributions can include mechanistic studies on the relationship between dietary aspects and oxidative stress in addition to animal and human interventional or epidemiological studies.
Session Chair:
Dr. Torsten Bohn
Nutrition and Health Group, Department of Population Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Luxembourg