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Join IAFNS at the American Society for Nutrition Annual meeting - NUTRITION 2022 - to learn about some of our funded projects.
					Diet-Related and Gut-Derived Metabolites and Health Outcomes: A Scoping Review: Abstract Presentation Number: PO24-19-22 
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					Presenting Author: Yuanxi Jia, Johns Hopkins University

Topical Area: Nutritional Microbiology/Microbiome

Supported by: IAFNS Gut Microbiome Committee

For more information, see here.
ABSTRACT
Objectives: To conduct a scoping review to map available evidence about the health impact of gut microbiota-derived metabolites in humans.
Methods: We searched PubMed and Embase for studies that assessed the health impact of gut microbiota-derived metabolites in humans. We included case-control studies, cross-sectional studies, cohort studies, and clinical trials. Any health condition was considered. Based on an initial prioritization phase informed by preliminary searching and expert input, we narrowed our scope to ten metabolites: deoxycholate or deoxycholic acid (DCA), lithocholate or lithocholic acid (LCA), glycolithocholate or glycolithocholic acid, glycodeoxycholate or glycodeoxycholic acid, tryptamine, putrescine, d-alanine, urolithins, N-acetylmannosamine, and phenylacetylglutamine. We used evidence mapping to identify evidence gaps and associations that may permit future systematic reviews. The screening was conducted in PICO Portal aided by artificial intelligence.
Results: Overall, for these 10 metabolites, we identified 352 studies with 168,072 participants. Most (326, 92.6%) were case-control studies, followed by cohort studies (14, 4.0%), clinical trials (8, 2.3%), and cross-sectional studies (6, 1.7%). Most studies assessed the following associations: DCA on hepatobiliary disorders (64 studies, 7,976 participants), colorectal cancer (19 studies, 7,461 participants), and other digestive disorders (27 studies, 2,463 participants); LCA on hepatobiliary disorders (34 studies, 4,297 participants), colorectal cancers (14 studies, 4,955 participants), and other digestive disorders (26 studies, 2,117 participants); putrescine on colorectal cancers (16 studies, 94,399 participants) and cancers excluding colorectal and hepatobiliary cancers (42 studies, 4,250 participants).
Conclusions: The association of gut microbiota-derived metabolites and human health is being examined in an increasing number of studies, most of which are case-control studies. As these metabolites hold considerable potential for elucidating microbiome-disease associations, there is a need to conduct more prospective studies including clinical trials. Moreover, systemic reviews are needed to characterize the metabolite-disease associations.
Funding Sources: Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS)
					Relationship Between Exposure to Dietary Sweetness and Body Weight-Related Outcomes in Adults: An Evidence Map: Abstract Presentation Number: PO08-20-22
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					Presenting Author: Kelly A. Higgins, USDA, ARS

Topical Area: Dietary Patterns

Supported by: IAFNS Carbohydrates and Low- and No-Calorie Sweeteners Committees

For more information, see here. 
ABSTRACT
Objectives: An evidence map was conducted to characterize published research investigating dietary sweetness and body weight. The primary aim was to identify studies that investigate total dietary sweetness and body weight-related outcomes among healthy adults; the secondary aim was to map the evidence that investigates sugar, sweetener, or sweet food/beverage intake and body weight.
Methods: Using pre-registered search terms (https://osf.io/my7pb), 33,609 publications (duplicates removed) from PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Scopus were screened for inclusion. Eligible studies were cross-sectional studies, longitudinal cohort studies, case control studies, clinical trials, and systematic reviews conducted among adults (≥18 years) which investigated the associations between total dietary sweetness, sugar, sweetener (energetic or nonenergetic), or sweet food/beverage intake on body weight, body mass index, adiposity, and energy intake.
Results: A total of 824 eligible publications were identified. Two clinical trials and 5 cross-sectional studies investigated the associations between total dietary sweetness and a body weight-related outcome. An additional 630 publications were identified that investigated sugar, sweetener, or sweet food/beverage intake and body weight-related outcomes, including 225 clinical trials, 87 longitudinal cohort studies, and 298 cross-sectional studies. Ninety publications reported on dietary patterns that included sweet foods/beverages alongside other dietary components. Most studies (91%) did not measure the sweetness of the diet or individual foods consumed. Additionally, 97 systematic reviews that addressed relevant but different research questions related to sweetness exposure and body weight-related outcomes were identified.
Conclusions: While there is a breadth of evidence available from studies that investigate sugar, sweetener, and sweet food/beverage intake and body weight, there is limited evidence on the association between total dietary sweetness exposure and body weight.
Funding Sources: USDA Agricultural Research Service, Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences
					Quality of Popular Diets in the United States: Abstract Presentation Number: PO08-09-22
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					Presenting Author: Zach Conrad, William & Mary

Topical Area: Dietary Patterns

Supported by: IAFNS Carbohydrates Committee

For more information, see here.
ABSTRACT
Objectives: 1) Evaluate the quality of popular diets in the US, and 2) model the effect of targeted food substitutions on diet quality.
Methods: Dietary data from 34,411 adults ≥20 y were acquired from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2005-2018. Usual dietary intake was assessed using the National Cancer Institute's usual intake methodology, and the Healthy Eating Index-2015 was used to evaluate the diet quality of eleven popular diets. A diet model was used to evaluate the effect of targeted food substitutions on diet quality.
Results: Participants that followed a pescatarian diet pattern had the highest diet quality (65.2, 95% CI: 64.0-66.4), followed by vegetarian (63.0, 62.0-63.0), very low grain (62.7, 62.2-63.3), flexible paleo (62.3, 61.1-63.4), low grain (61.2, 60.6-61.9), low-moderate grain (59.7, 59.3-60.2), omnivorous (57.8, 57.5-58.1), restricted carbohydrate (56.9, 56.6-57.3), time restricted (55.2, 54.8-55.5), moderate protein (55.0, 54.7-55.3), and high protein (51.8, 51.0-62.7). Modeled replacement of up to three daily servings of foods highest in added sugar, sodium, and saturated fat with alternative foods led to a statistically significant increase in diet quality and a decrease in energy intake for most diets (P < 0.001 for most diets).
Conclusions: Low diet quality was observed for all popular diets evaluated in this study. Modeled dietary shifts that align with recommendations to choose foods lower in added sugar, sodium, and saturated fat led to only modest improvements in diet quality but a larger reduction in energy intake. Greater efforts are needed to shift consumer perceptions away from reductionist dietary approaches that place undue emphasis on specific foods, individual macronutrients, and timing of eating, and toward healthy dietary patterns that emphasize consumption of a variety of high-quality food groups.
Funding Sources: This work was supported by the Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS) Carbohydrate Committee. IAFNS is a nonprofit science organization that pools funding from industry collaborators and advances science through the in-kind and financial contributions from public and private sector participants. IAFNS had no role in the design, analysis, interpretation, or presentation of the data and results.
					Association Between Restricted Carbohydrate Diets and Cardiometabolic Disease: Abstract Presentation Number: PO22-26-22
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					Presenting Author: Corina Kowalski, William & Mary

Topical Area: Nutritional Epidemiology

Supported by: IAFNS Carbohydrate and Lipids Committees 

For more information, see here.
ABSTRACT
Objectives: This study evaluated the association between restricted carbohydrate diets and prevalent cardiometabolic disease (CMD), stratified by fat intake.
Methods: Dietary and CMD data were obtained from 19,078 participants ≥20 y in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999-2018. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) methodology was used to assess usual intake of foods and nutrients.
Results: Compared to individuals that met all macronutrient recommendations, those consuming restricted carbohydrate diets ( < 45%en) were 1.123 (95% CI 1.113-1.133) times as likely to have CMD, and those consuming the recommended amount of carbohydrates only were 1.060 (1.058-1.062) times as likely to have CMD. Higher intakes of saturated and polyunsaturated fat were associated with greater prevalence of CMD in restricted and recommended carbohydrate intake groups. Higher intakes of monounsaturated fat were associated with lower prevalence of CMD among participants that met carbohydrate recommendations only.
Conclusions: Participants that consumed restricted carbohydrate diets were more likely to have CMD compared to participants that met all macronutrient recommendations, and this association was modified by fat intake. Greater efforts are needed to understand longitudinal associations between carbohydrate intake and CMD.
Funding Sources: This work was supported by the Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS) Carbohydrate and Lipid Committees. IAFNS is a nonprofit science organization that pools funding from industry collaborators and advances science through the in-kind and financial contributions from public and private sector participants. IAFNS had no role in the design, analysis, interpretation, or presentation of the data and results.
					Restricted Carbohydrate Diets High in Fat Are Associated With Increased Likelihood of Prevalent Metabolic Syndrome: Abstract Presentation Number: PO22-13-22
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					Presenting Author: Dakota Dustin, The Ohio State University

Topical Area: Nutritional Epidemiology

Supported by: IAFNS Carbohydrate and Lipids Committees

For more information, see here.
ABSTRACT
Objectives: This study evaluated the association between a restricted carbohydrate diet ( < 45% energy from carbohydrate) and metabolic syndrome stratified by fatty acid classes in a nationally representative sample of U.S adults.
Methods: Data on food and nutrient intake, and markers of metabolic syndrome, were obtained from 19,078 respondents ≥20 y in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999-2018. The National Cancer Institute's usual intake methodology was used to evaluate the associations between usual dietary intake and prevalent metabolic syndrome.
Results: Compared to individuals that met all AMDR macronutrient recommendations, the odds of having metabolic syndrome were 1.085 (95%CI: 1.077-1.094) times higher among those that consumed a restricted carbohydrate diet (P < 0.001) and 1.115 (1.153-1.156) times higher for those that met only current recommendations for total carbohydrates (P < 0.001). Higher fat intake, regardless of class, was associated with increased likelihood of metabolic syndrome among individuals that consumed restricted carbohydrate diets but not among individuals that met current carbohydrate recommendations.
Conclusions: The likelihood of prevalent metabolic syndrome was moderately higher (8.5%) among individuals that consumed restricted carbohydrate diets compared to individuals that met all macronutrient recommendations. High intake of fat of any class was associated with increased likelihood of metabolic syndrome in those consuming a restricted carbohydrate diet.
Funding Sources: This work was supported by the Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS) Carbohydrate and Lipid Committees. IAFNS is a nonprofit science organization that pools funding from industry collaborators and advances science through the in-kind and financial contributions from public and private sector participants. IAFNS had no role in the design, analysis, interpretation, or presentation of the data and results.
 
					Associations Between Essential Amino Acids and Functional Health Outcomes in Older Adults: Analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2001-2018:Abstract Presentation Number: PO22-09-22
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					Abstract Topical Area: Nutritional Epidemiology, FSU Metabolic Kitchen & Diet Assessment Center

Presenting Author: Susan Cheung

Supported by: IAFNS Protein Committee

For more information, see here.
ABSTRACT:
Objectives: Little is known about the relationships between habitual essential amino acid (EAA) intake and functional health in older US adults. This cross-sectional study investigates associations between usual EAA intakes and body composition, muscle strength, and physical function in US adults ≥ 65 y.
Methods: The Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS) 2001-2018 was linked to USDA FoodData Central to access existing EAA composition data for FNDDS ingredients. FNDDS ingredients without existing EAA data were matched to similar ingredient codes with available EAA data. Usual intakes of EAA, leucine, lysine, and sulfur-containing AAs (SAA; methionine + cysteine) from NHANES 2001-2018 were calculated as relative [mg/kg ideal body weight (IBW)/d] and absolute (g/d) intakes for individuals ≥ 65 y (n=10,843). Dependent variables were muscle strength measured by isometric grip test, BMI, waist circumference (WC), DXA-measured appendicular lean mass and whole-body fat mass, and self-reported physical function. Regression analyses were used to determine covariate-adjusted relationships between EAA, leucine, lysine, and SAA intake and functional health outcomes. P < 0.0013 was considered significant.
Results: Absolute and relative EAA, leucine, lysine, and SAA intakes were not associated with muscle strength or self-reported physical function in males or females or with body composition in males. Absolute EAA intakes (per g) were associated with WC in females (β ± SEM, 2.1 ± 0.6 cm, P = 0.0007). Absolute lysine intakes (per g) were associated with BMI (3.0 ± 0.7 kg/m2, P < 0.0001) and WC (7.0 ± 1.7 cm, P = 0.0001) in females. Relative EAA, leucine, and lysine intakes (per mg/kg IBW) were associated with BMI (0.07 ± 0.02, 0.26 ± 0.07, and 0.25 ± 0.04 kg/m2, respectively; P ≤ 0.0004 for all) and WC (0.18 ± 0.03, 0.81 ± 0.17, and 0.64 ± 0.10 cm, respectively; P < 0.0001 for all) in females. Relative lysine intakes (per mg/kg IBW) were associated with whole body fat mass (0.24 ± 0.07 kg, P = 0.0006) in females.
Conclusions: EAA intakes, particularly lysine, were positively associated with measures of adiposity in women ≥ 65 y. Investigating sources of lysine intake may provide insight about which foods or food groups are driving this relationship.
Funding Sources: IAFNS Protein Committee, USAMRDC, DoD Center Alliance for Nutrition and Dietary Supplements Research
					Amino Acid Intake and Conformance With the Dietary Reference Intakes in the United States: Analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2001-2018: Abstract Presentation Number: PO22-06-22
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					Abstract Topical Area: Nutritional Epidemiology

Presenting Author: Claire Berryman, Florida State University

Supported by: IAFNS Protein Committee

For more information, see here.
ABSTRACT

Objectives: The lack of complete amino acid composition data in food composition databases has made determining population-wide amino acid intake difficult. This cross-sectional study characterizes habitual intakes of each amino acid and adherence to dietary requirements for each essential amino acid (EAA) by age, gender, and race/ethnicity in the US population.
Methods: Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies ingredient codes with missing amino acid composition data were matched to similar ingredients with available data, so that amino acid composition could be determined for virtually 100% of foods reported in What We Eat in America, the dietary intake assessment component of NHANES. Amino acid intakes during 2-y cycles of NHANES 2001-2018 (n = 84,629; ≥ 2y) were calculated as relative [mg/kg of ideal body weight (IBW)/d] and absolute (g/d) intakes. Data from NHANES 2011-2018 were used to determine the percentage of the population consuming less than the Dietary Reference Intakes for each EAA by age, sex, and race/ethnicity.
Results: Relative intakes of EAAs were greatest in those 2-3 y (females: 1552 ± 9 and males: 1659 ± 9 mg/kg IBW/d) and lowest in those ≥ 80 y (females: 446 ± 2 and males: 461 ± 3 mg/kg IBW/d). Absolute intakes of EAAs were greatest in those 31-50 y (females: 31.4 ± 0.1 and males: 45.5 ± 0.1 g/d) and lowest in those 2-3 y (females: 22.4 ± 0.1 and males: 26.0 ± 0.1 g/d). In individuals 2-18 y and ≥ 19 y, relative intakes of EAAs were lowest in the NHB population (860 ± 16 and 505 ± 5 mg/kg IBW/d, respectively) and highest in the Asian population (994 ± 35 and 580 ± 7 mg/kg IBW/d, respectively). Less than 1% of individuals ≥ 19 y were not meeting the Estimated Average Requirements for each EAA.
Conclusions: Individual amino acid intakes in the US population exceed recommended minimum population requirements. Future studies can use the method described here to quantify habitual amino acid intake and examine relationships with health and disease.
Funding Sources: Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS) Protein Committee, US Army Medical Research and Development Command, and the Department of Defense Center Alliance for Nutrition and Dietary Supplements Research.


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									About			
									Day 1			
									Day 2			
									Speaker Abstracts			
									Registration			
									Hotel			
									Travel			
									International			
				About
							
IAFNS is hosting the 2019 Food Packaging Conference: Scientific Advances and Challenges in Safety Evaluation of Food Packaging Materials at The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center on April 2nd-3rd, 2019. The global two-day conference will bring together international and national experts from academia, government, industry and NGOs to share about toxicology, risk assessment and regulatory science as they relate to food packaging.
View presentation videos from this event.
				Day 1
							

Keynote: 
Science Denial & The Future of Food 
Roxi Beck, Center for Food Integrity, USA - Bio | Video
Session I: Analytical Testing and Migration Assessments/Modeling 
Analytical Battery Testing Development for Generic Food Packaging Migration Study 
Thomas Hartman, PhD, Rutgers University, USA - Bio | Video
Trends in Heavy Metal Content for Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (RPET) Food Packaging Between 2010 and 2018 
Keith Vorst, PhD, Iowa State University, USA - Bio | Video
Determination of Phthalates in Foods and Food Packaging 
Katherine Carlos, PhD, US Food and Drug Administration - Bio | Video not available
Looking Beyond the Lamppost: High Throughput Measurement and Modeling for Chemical Prioritization 
John Wambaugh, PhD, US Environmental Protection Agency - Bio | Video
Session II: Exposure and Toxicology Assessments 
Characterization of Genotoxicity and Endocrine Activity of Food Contact Materials by in vitro Bioassays 
Christian Kirchnawy, PhD, OFI Technologie & Innovation GmbH, Austria - Bio | Video
Application of an Extended Decision Tree for the Safety Assessment of Food Packaging Materials 
Tim Adams, PhD, US Food and Drug Administration - Bio | Video
Reevaluation of FDA’s Packaging Factors Used to Calculate Consumer Exposure to Food Contact Substances in Food Packaging Materials 
Jessica Cooper, PhD, US Food and Drug Administration Bio | Video
Exposure and Risk Assessment of Printing Inks Used in Packaging Under California Proposition 65 
Sneha Bhatia, MS, Sun Chemical Corporation, USA - Bio | Video
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				Day 2
							

Keynote: 
Suzanne Fitzpatrick, PhD, US Food and Drug Administration - Bio | Video
Session III: Risk Assessment and Regulatory Science Interpretation 
Challenges in Safety Evaluation of Food Contact Materials in Europe 
Cristina Nerín, PhD, University of Zaragoza, Spain - Bio | Video
Dietary Exposure and Toxicological Review of Epoxidized Soybean Oil (ESBO) from Use in Food-Contact Materials 
LaShonda Cureton, PhD, US Food and Drug Administration - Bio | Video
Chemicals in Plastic Packaging: Prioritization of Hazardous Substances 
Jane Muncke, PhD, Food Packaging Forum, Switzerland - Bio | Video
Realistic Intake Assessment and Fully Informed Hazard and Risk Assessment: From Monomers to NIAS 
Mitchell Cheeseman, PhD, Steptoe and Johnson, USA - Bio | Video not available
Closing Remarks: From Packaging Safety Exposure Modelling to a Decision Support System for Food Packaging Innovation – including Safety and Environmental Assessment (GLOPACK) 
Cronan McNamara, MSc, Creme Global, Ireland - Bio | Video
WordPress Tables

				Speaker Abstracts
							
				Registration
							
Register by the Early Bird Deadline and save!








Regular & On-Site:






 16 Mar 2019 - 3 Apr 2019


Industry/For-Profit
$600
$700


Government/Academia/Non-Profit*
FREE
$300


Student/Post Doc*
FREE
$300



Breakfast (2), lunch (2) and a reception are included with registration.

*Capacity is limited. Register early!
				Hotel
							Accommodations

We have secured a room block at The Westin Washington, DC City Center, the venue for the 2019 Food Packaging Conference, with a nightly rate of $279, exclusive of state and local taxes. The room block ends 11 March 2019 but we recommend that you make your reservation in advance as space fills quickly. After you have successfully registered for your room you will receive an email confirmation. Please click here to reserve your room.
Hotel Address:

The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center

1400 M St. NW

Washington, DC 20005
				Travel
							
Air Travel:

Washington, DC is located near three major airports: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD), and Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI). Reagan National Airport is located closest to DC and is accessible via its own Metro stop on the Blue and Yellow lines. If commuting to The Westin via Metro from DCA, hop on the blue line at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metro Stop and get off at McPherson Square (7 stops). You can also take a taxi, Uber or Lyft into DC. This will cost around $15-$25.
Dulles Airport is located 26 miles outside of DC in Virginia. To get downtown you can take a taxi, shuttle, Uber or Lyft. A taxi to DC will cost around $60-$70. BWI is the furthest but may offer better flight deals. All three airports offer domestic and international flights daily.

Metro:

Metro is the most convenient way to get around DC. This public transportation system consists of six color-coded lines: Red, Blue, Orange, Silver, Green, and Yellow that are connected to each other via transfer stations. To ride Metro you must pay via a SmarTrip card which can be purchased at any Metro station with cash or credit. Most fares range from $2.25 - $6 per trip. Metro runs from 5 a.m. to midnight on weekdays and from 7 a.m. to midnight on weekends. The closest Metro stop to the conference venue is McPherson Square, accessible via the orange, silver, and blue lines. Click here for more information about Metro.
Taxi:

Another way to travel in DC is by taxi. There are many and all accept cash, credit and debit cards.
Uber/Lyft:

To travel by uber or Lyft, download the app onto your smartphone and you can begin requesting a ride by entering the address of your destination.
DC Circulator:

The DC Circulator travels along six specific routes and is affordable at just $1 per ride.
				International
							
When traveling to the 2019 Food Packaging Conference, the U.S. may require visitors to obtain a visa. This process can take a few weeks to several months to complete, so please be sure to apply early. For more information about your country's visa requirements, visit the U.S. State Department website for the latest information when planning your trip.


IAFNS can provide a formal invitation letter to assist with the visa submission process. Please contact Angela Roberts (angelar@iafnsconnect.wpengine.com) to request a letter.
	
Contact Us:
	
Discover DC:
									Plan your trip			
									Cherry Blossoms			
									Free Attractions			
									Downtown DC			
									Beyond the National Mall			
									Restaurants			
				Plan your trip
							
				Cherry Blossoms
							
Depending on the weather, the beginning of April is usually around the time cherry blossom trees reach peak bloom in DC. Check out the beautiful pink and white sights on the Tidal Basin.
If you're taking the Metro, use the Blue, Orange or Silver lines and exit at the Smithsonian stop. From there, it's a 10-15 minute walk to the Tidal Basin Welcome Area located at 1501 Maine Avenue SW. If you are taking the Metrobus, the 32, 34 or 36 routes will drop you off at the National Mall.

				Free Attractions
							
There are plenty of free attractions in Washington, DC:
National Museum of American History

Korean War Veterans Memorial

National Museum of the American Indian

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Anderson House

Arlington National Cemetery

National World War II Memorial

Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

National Air and Space Museum

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

National Gallery of Art
				Downtown DC
							
Check out our top picks:
White House

National Mall and Memorial Parks

United States Capitol

Ford's Theatre

United States Botanic Garden
				Beyond the National Mall
							
Check out these 20 cool museums beyond the National Mall.
				Restaurants
							
There are plenty of restaurants within walking distance of the hotel:
0.1 miles from hotel:

Lincoln

West Wing Café Thomas Circle

10 Thomas Restaurant

Stans Restaurant and Lounge
0.2 miles from hotel:

Quill

The Pig

Baan Thai

B Too

&pizza

Churchkey

Birch and Barley

Elizabeth's Gone Raw

Siren
 


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									About			
									Day 1			
									Day 2			
									Speaker Abstracts			
									Registration			
									Hotel			
									Travel			
									International			
				About
							
IAFNS is hosting the 2019 Food Packaging Conference: Scientific Advances and Challenges in Safety Evaluation of Food Packaging Materials at The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center on April 2nd-3rd, 2019. The global two-day conference will bring together international and national experts from academia, government, industry and NGOs to share about toxicology, risk assessment and regulatory science as they relate to food packaging.
View presentation videos from this event.
				Day 1
							

Keynote: 
Science Denial & The Future of Food 
Roxi Beck, Center for Food Integrity, USA - Bio | Video
Session I: Analytical Testing and Migration Assessments/Modeling 
Analytical Battery Testing Development for Generic Food Packaging Migration Study 
Thomas Hartman, PhD, Rutgers University, USA - Bio | Video
Trends in Heavy Metal Content for Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (RPET) Food Packaging Between 2010 and 2018 
Keith Vorst, PhD, Iowa State University, USA - Bio | Video
Determination of Phthalates in Foods and Food Packaging 
Katherine Carlos, PhD, US Food and Drug Administration - Bio | Video not available
Looking Beyond the Lamppost: High Throughput Measurement and Modeling for Chemical Prioritization 
John Wambaugh, PhD, US Environmental Protection Agency - Bio | Video
Session II: Exposure and Toxicology Assessments 
Characterization of Genotoxicity and Endocrine Activity of Food Contact Materials by in vitro Bioassays 
Christian Kirchnawy, PhD, OFI Technologie & Innovation GmbH, Austria - Bio | Video
Application of an Extended Decision Tree for the Safety Assessment of Food Packaging Materials 
Tim Adams, PhD, US Food and Drug Administration - Bio | Video
Reevaluation of FDA’s Packaging Factors Used to Calculate Consumer Exposure to Food Contact Substances in Food Packaging Materials 
Jessica Cooper, PhD, US Food and Drug Administration Bio | Video
Exposure and Risk Assessment of Printing Inks Used in Packaging Under California Proposition 65 
Sneha Bhatia, MS, Sun Chemical Corporation, USA - Bio | Video
WordPress Tables

				Day 2
							

Keynote: 
Suzanne Fitzpatrick, PhD, US Food and Drug Administration - Bio | Video
Session III: Risk Assessment and Regulatory Science Interpretation 
Challenges in Safety Evaluation of Food Contact Materials in Europe 
Cristina Nerín, PhD, University of Zaragoza, Spain - Bio | Video
Dietary Exposure and Toxicological Review of Epoxidized Soybean Oil (ESBO) from Use in Food-Contact Materials 
LaShonda Cureton, PhD, US Food and Drug Administration - Bio | Video
Chemicals in Plastic Packaging: Prioritization of Hazardous Substances 
Jane Muncke, PhD, Food Packaging Forum, Switzerland - Bio | Video
Realistic Intake Assessment and Fully Informed Hazard and Risk Assessment: From Monomers to NIAS 
Mitchell Cheeseman, PhD, Steptoe and Johnson, USA - Bio | Video not available
Closing Remarks: From Packaging Safety Exposure Modelling to a Decision Support System for Food Packaging Innovation – including Safety and Environmental Assessment (GLOPACK) 
Cronan McNamara, MSc, Creme Global, Ireland - Bio | Video
WordPress Tables

				Speaker Abstracts
							
				Registration
							
Register by the Early Bird Deadline and save!








Regular & On-Site:






 16 Mar 2019 - 3 Apr 2019


Industry/For-Profit
$600
$700


Government/Academia/Non-Profit*
FREE
$300


Student/Post Doc*
FREE
$300



Breakfast (2), lunch (2) and a reception are included with registration.

*Capacity is limited. Register early!
				Hotel
							Accommodations

We have secured a room block at The Westin Washington, DC City Center, the venue for the 2019 Food Packaging Conference, with a nightly rate of $279, exclusive of state and local taxes. The room block ends 11 March 2019 but we recommend that you make your reservation in advance as space fills quickly. After you have successfully registered for your room you will receive an email confirmation. Please click here to reserve your room.
Hotel Address:

The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center

1400 M St. NW

Washington, DC 20005
				Travel
							
Air Travel:

Washington, DC is located near three major airports: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD), and Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI). Reagan National Airport is located closest to DC and is accessible via its own Metro stop on the Blue and Yellow lines. If commuting to The Westin via Metro from DCA, hop on the blue line at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metro Stop and get off at McPherson Square (7 stops). You can also take a taxi, Uber or Lyft into DC. This will cost around $15-$25.
Dulles Airport is located 26 miles outside of DC in Virginia. To get downtown you can take a taxi, shuttle, Uber or Lyft. A taxi to DC will cost around $60-$70. BWI is the furthest but may offer better flight deals. All three airports offer domestic and international flights daily.

Metro:

Metro is the most convenient way to get around DC. This public transportation system consists of six color-coded lines: Red, Blue, Orange, Silver, Green, and Yellow that are connected to each other via transfer stations. To ride Metro you must pay via a SmarTrip card which can be purchased at any Metro station with cash or credit. Most fares range from $2.25 - $6 per trip. Metro runs from 5 a.m. to midnight on weekdays and from 7 a.m. to midnight on weekends. The closest Metro stop to the conference venue is McPherson Square, accessible via the orange, silver, and blue lines. Click here for more information about Metro.
Taxi:

Another way to travel in DC is by taxi. There are many and all accept cash, credit and debit cards.
Uber/Lyft:

To travel by uber or Lyft, download the app onto your smartphone and you can begin requesting a ride by entering the address of your destination.
DC Circulator:

The DC Circulator travels along six specific routes and is affordable at just $1 per ride.
				International
							
When traveling to the 2019 Food Packaging Conference, the U.S. may require visitors to obtain a visa. This process can take a few weeks to several months to complete, so please be sure to apply early. For more information about your country's visa requirements, visit the U.S. State Department website for the latest information when planning your trip.


IAFNS can provide a formal invitation letter to assist with the visa submission process. Please contact Angela Roberts (angelar@iafnsconnect.wpengine.com) to request a letter.
	
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Discover DC:
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									Cherry Blossoms			
									Free Attractions			
									Downtown DC			
									Beyond the National Mall			
									Restaurants			
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				Cherry Blossoms
							
Depending on the weather, the beginning of April is usually around the time cherry blossom trees reach peak bloom in DC. Check out the beautiful pink and white sights on the Tidal Basin.
If you're taking the Metro, use the Blue, Orange or Silver lines and exit at the Smithsonian stop. From there, it's a 10-15 minute walk to the Tidal Basin Welcome Area located at 1501 Maine Avenue SW. If you are taking the Metrobus, the 32, 34 or 36 routes will drop you off at the National Mall.

				Free Attractions
							
There are plenty of free attractions in Washington, DC:
National Museum of American History

Korean War Veterans Memorial

National Museum of the American Indian

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Anderson House

Arlington National Cemetery

National World War II Memorial

Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

National Air and Space Museum

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

National Gallery of Art
				Downtown DC
							
Check out our top picks:
White House

National Mall and Memorial Parks

United States Capitol

Ford's Theatre

United States Botanic Garden
				Beyond the National Mall
							
Check out these 20 cool museums beyond the National Mall.
				Restaurants
							
There are plenty of restaurants within walking distance of the hotel:
0.1 miles from hotel:

Lincoln

West Wing Café Thomas Circle

10 Thomas Restaurant

Stans Restaurant and Lounge
0.2 miles from hotel:

Quill

The Pig

Baan Thai

B Too

&pizza

Churchkey

Birch and Barley

Elizabeth's Gone Raw

Siren
 


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