Upcoming Events
12th Vahouny Fiber Symposium
December 14, 2020 – December 15, 2020
Virtual, Symposium
IAFNS organized the 12th Vahouny Fiber Symposium.
Understanding Sweetness: Perception, Liking and the Role of Sweet Taste in a Healthy Eating Plan
December 2, 2020
Virtual, Webinar
This workshop will address perceptions of sweetness and how that fits into a nutritious diet.
Mini Virtual Symposium on Sodium, Part 2: Current Developments in Dietary Sodium and the Gut Microbiome
December 1, 2020
Virtual, USA
Please join us for a Mini Virtual Symposium organized by the IAFNS Sodium Committee, focusing on dietary sodium and the gut microbiome and downstream effects on markers of health.
IAFNS Webinar: A Predictive Index for Health Status Based on Gut Microbiome Profiling
November 20, 2020
Virtual, USA
Join an expert from the Mayo Clinic to talk about a predictive index for health status using gut-microbiome profiling.
Science Is Self-Correcting- but the Record Is Not. Opportunities for Improvement for Journals and Scientists
November 13, 2020
Washington DC, USA
In this webinar, invited experts will discuss some of the challenges that exist when attempts are made to correct the scientific record and highlight opportunities for the scientific community and journals to improve the corrections process.
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Past Events
The Microbiome Along the Diet-Health Axis: Toward Precision Nutrition
February 6, 2025
Virtual, Event
The human microbiome is crucial in mediating how diet affects our health, including metabolic, cardiovascular, and inflammatory aspects.
Read more about The Microbiome Along the Diet-Health Axis: Toward Precision Nutrition
2nd Fermented Foods Forum at Malaga, Spain
February 5, 2025 – February 7, 2025
Malaga, Spain
An IAFNS-supported paper, “The Impact of Consumption of Live Dietary Microbes on Health: A Scoping Review” was presented at this 3-day conference in Spain.
The Past, Present, and Future of the NIH Office Dietary Supplements
January 22, 2025
Virtual, Event
Join IAFNS as Dr. Stefan Pasiakos, Director of NIH’s Office of Dietary Supplements, provides an overview of this history, including key accomplishments and impact on the field.
Read more about The Past, Present, and Future of the NIH Office Dietary Supplements
Science-Based Principles for Food Classification Writing Team Meeting
January 16, 2025
Washington DC, USA
The IAFNS Principles Writing Team will meet in-person on January 16th to advance Principles for Food Classification Based on Processing and Formulation to support public health.
Read more about Science-Based Principles for Food Classification Writing Team Meeting
IAFNS 2025 Winter Board of Trustees Meeting
January 14, 2025 – January 15, 2025
Washington, DC
The IAFNS Board of Trustees will meet on January 14-15, 2025, at the IAFNS offices in Washington, DC.
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