2nd Istanbul International Symposium on Public Health Genomics

Dear Colleagues , 2nd Istanbul International Symposium on Public Health Genomics “Chronic-Complex Diseases and Genetics” will be organized on March 26-27, 2009 in Istanbul under the auspices of Turkish Society of Public Health Genomics and Nutrigenetics (TOGEN), Public Health Genomics European Network (PHGEN) and International Society of Nutrigenetics/Nutrigenomics (ISNN). The detailed information of the symposium and invitation letter can be found as attachment. If you would like to receive further information and requests, please let us know. Looking forward to see you in Istanbul. Sincerely Yours, Elif ªener Symposium Organization Contact Person: Dr. Tomris Cesuroglu GENAR Institute for Public Health and Genomics Research Phone : + 90 (212) 444 1 436 Fax : + 90 (212) 287 77 52 Mobile : + 90 (532) 736 3912 E-mail : tcesuroglu@genar.gen.tr Hacettepe University Science Park (Teknokent) Ar-Ge 3 Binasi No:10 Beytepe 06800 Ankara-Turkey

Symposium on Diet, Nutrition and Immunity

Immunity encompasses all mechanisms and responses used by the body to defend itself against foreign substances, microorganisms, toxins, and incompatible living cells. Every aspect of immunity and host defense is dependent upon a proper supply and balance of nutrients. On the other hand, excessive intake of some nutrients may result in diminished immune responses. Phytochemicals (carotenoids, phenolics, and other secondary metabolites) in fruits and vegetables elicit immune-enhancing cellular responses that inhibit infection, inflammation and tumor formation. Bioactive food components such as probiotic organisms, animal-source peptides and fish oils, have immunomodulatory functions. This symposium will discuss aspects of diet and nutrition that influence immune function, covering recent scientific findings and the effects of traditional Asian foods on the immune system.

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