• Home
  • Program
  • Speakers
  • Venue
  • Register
  • Nutrition Research Grant
  • More
    • Home
    • Program
    • Speakers
    • Venue
    • Register
    • Nutrition Research Grant
  • Home
  • Program
  • Speakers
  • Venue
  • Register
  • Nutrition Research Grant

Registration

08:15 - 09:00

Collection of symposium badge and goody bag 

Opening to Longevity

09:00 - 09:05

Welcome by Co-Hosts

Prof. Johan Eriksson, A*STAR IHDP, Singapore

Dr. Kai Lin Ek, Head of APAC Regional Science, Health, Nutrition & Care, dsm-firmenich  

09:05 - 09:15

Opening

Prof. Yap Seng Chong, National University of Singapore, Singapore

09:15 - 09:35

Healthy Longevity from a Life Course Perspective

Prof. Johan Eriksson, A*STAR IHDP, Singapore 

09:35 - 09:50

From Nutrients to Proven Impact - Accelerating the Path from Innovation to Approval

Dr. Anneleen Spooren, SVP, Innovation, R&D & Regulatory, Health, Nutrition & Care, dsm-firmenich 

09:50 - 10:05

Designing Supportive Urban Environments for Healthy Aging

Dr. Evelyn Loo, A*STAR IHDP, Singapore  

10:05 - 10:20

 Aging in a Warming World: Heat Health

 Assoc. Prof. Jason Lee, National University of Singapore, Singapore 

10:20 - 10:30

Q&A

1030 - 1100

Morning Break

Enjoy the refreshments provided, and browse the A*STAR IHDP and dsm-firmenich booths to learn more about the symposium organizers 

Musculoskeletal Health

11:00 - 11:20

Multi-Domain and Nutritional Interventions for Cognitive Decline and Biological Aging After 60: Insights from AU-ARROW

Prof. Hamid Sohrabi, Murdoch University, Australia  

11:20 - 11:35

Synthesizing and Implementing a Life-Course and Integrated Framework and Approach to Musculoskeletal Health in Singapore

Dr. Bryan Tan Yijia, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 

11:35 - 11:55

Lifestyle Strategies to Preserve Bone and Muscle Health During Aging

Prof. David Scott, Deakin University, Australia 

11:55 - 12:10

Reframing Musculoskeletal Health for Healthy Longevity: A Life-Course Approach to Prevention

Asst. Prof. Mya Thway Tint, A*STAR IHDP, Singapore  

12:10 - 12:25

Exercise, Physical Activity and Physical Fitness: The Dose for Optimal Health

Dr. Jorming Goh, National University of Singapore, Singapore  

12:25 - 12:35

Q&A

12:35 - 1330

Lunch Break

Enjoy the refreshments provided, and browse the A*STAR IHDP and dsm-firmenich booths to learn more about the symposium organizers 

Gut Health

13:30 - 13:50

Age – Related Disruption of the Crosstalk Between Host and Commensal Microbiota Through Cellular Senescence

Prof. Shimpei Kawamato, Tohoku University, Japan 

13:50 - 14:05

Gut Microbiome and Biological Aging Across Women’s Life Stages: Insights from Multi-ethnic Asian Cohorts

Dr. Jia Xu, A*STAR IHDP, Singapore 

14:05 - 14:10

Introduction to dsm-firmenich Nutrition Research Grant

Ms. Tina Low,  SVP APAC, Health, Nutrition & Care, dsm-firmenich 

14:10 - 14:20

Effects of HMO and Postbiotics in DSS-Induced Colitis: Modulation of Gut Barrier Function and Hepatic Senescence-like Responses

Dr. Kyeong Jin Kim, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Republic of Korea

14:20 - 14:30

Identification of Synbiotics for Precision Nutrition in Asia 

Assoc. Prof. Jeremy Lim, CEO & Co-Founder, AMILI

14:30 - 14:40

HMOs in Breastmilk and its Relation to Gut and Immunity

Assoc. Prof. Bahrul Fikri, Hasanuddin University, Indonesia 

14:40 - 14:50

Effects of Postbiotics on Mood Disorders in Korean Adults

Mr. Taehoon Kim, Hanyang University, Republic of Korea

14:50 - 15:00

Q&A

15:00 - 15:30

Afternoon Break

Enjoy the refreshments provided, and browse the A*STAR IHDP and dsm-firmenich booths to learn more about the symposium organizers 

Slowing Biological Aging

15:30 - 15:50

Coupling Geroprotective Interventions to Aging Biomarkers  

Prof. Brian Kennedy, National University of Singapore, Singapore 

15:50 - 16:10

A Model for Quantifying the Ability to Respond to Metabolic Stress During Aging

Prof. Kim Ji Yeon, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Republic of Korea 

16:10 - 16:30

Role of Mitochondrial Function in Aging

Asst. Prof. Vincenzo Sorrentino, National University of Singapore, Singapore 

16:30 - 16:50

Gut Microbiome and Aging

Asst. Prof. Jonathan Lee, National University of Singapore, Singapore  

16:50 - 17:00

Q&A

17:00 - 17:15

2026 Nutrition Research Grant Announcement and Award Ceremony

17:15 - 17:20

From Molecules to Moments: Delivering Healthspan that People Experience

Mr. François Scheffler, EVP, Global Marketing & Business Development, Health, Nutrition & Care, dsm-firmenich 

17:20 - 18:30

Networking Reception

Enjoy the refreshments provided, and browse the A*STAR IHDP and dsm-firmenich booths to learn more about the symposium organizers 

Copyright © 2026 Healthy Longevity in Asia Pacific - All Rights Reserved.

Powered by

This website uses cookies.

We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.

Accept