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Ph. D. Andrew Jones
DSc, FACSM, FBASES, FECSS, FTPS
Hybrid (In-person and Online)
Conference
Training and nutrition in the elite endurance athlete
Ph. D. Andrew Jones
DSc, FACSM, FBASES, FECSS, FTPS
Hybrid (In-person and Online)
Conference
Training and nutrition in the elite endurance athlete
 
Professor of Applied Physiology and Assistant Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research Quality and Impact (Business and Innovation) University of Exeter, St. Luke’s Campus, Heavitree Road, Exeter, EX1 2LU, United Kingdom
Prof. Jones is internationally recognized for his expertise in several key areas, including:
1. Control of, and limitations to, human skeletal muscle oxidative metabolism
2. Causes of exercise intolerance in health and disease
3. Respiratory physiology, particularly the kinetics of pulmonary gas exchange during exercise
4. Sports performance physiology and nutrition
His research lab employs a combination of invasive techniques (blood and skeletal muscle sampling) and non-invasive methodologies (pulmonary gas exchange analysis, magnetic resonance spectroscopy, near-infrared spectrometry) to investigate physiological responses to exercise, mechanisms of fatigue, and interventions aimed at enhancing endurance performance across the full spectrum of human capabilities.
Prof. Jones has published over 380 peer-reviewed scientific articles, accumulating more than 45,000 citations, with an h-index of 113 and i10-index of 327 (Google Scholar).
He currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, the flagship journal of the American College of Sports Medicine, and is a member of several editorial boards in leading exercise science journals.
Previously, Prof. Jones served as Associate Dean for Research and Impact (2015–2018) and Head of the School of Sport and Health Sciences (2010–2015) at the College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter.
His applied interests include the translation of sports science research to elite sports performance, having consulted for UK Athletics, the English Institute of Sport, and Nike Inc.
Ph. D. Scott Forbes
Hybrid (In-person and Online)
Conference
Comparison of Concurrent, Resistance, or Aerobic Training on Body Fat Loss
Ph. D. Scott Forbes
Hybrid (In-person and Online)
Conference
Comparison of Concurrent, Resistance, or Aerobic Training on Body Fat Loss
 
Associate Professor, Department of Physical Education Studies, Brandon University Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies, University of Regina, Canada
Dr. Forbes is a certified sport nutritionist through the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), and a clinical exercise physiologist and high-performance specialist certified by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP).
He has published over 140 peer-reviewed manuscripts and 5 book chapters, with a primary research focus on the interaction of exercise and nutrition to optimize muscle, bone, and brain health. His work examines various nutritional (e.g., creatine and protein) and exercise interventions aimed at enhancing function across diverse populations, including athletes and aging adults.
Dr. Forbes also serves as a scientific advisor and fellow for the International Society of Sports Nutrition.
Ph. D. Matthew Landry
RDN, CLM
Hybrid (In-person and Online)
Conference
Predictors of Long-Term Weight Loss and Maintenance: A 10 Year Follow-Up of the DIETFITS Study
Ph. D. Matthew Landry
RDN, CLM
Hybrid (In-person and Online)
Conference
Predictors of Long-Term Weight Loss and Maintenance: A 10 Year Follow-Up of the DIETFITS Study
 
Assistant Professor of Population Health and Disease Prevention
Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health
University of California, Irvine
Matthew Landry earned his Bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University, completed his doctoral degree in Nutritional Sciences and dietetic internship at The University of Texas at Austin, and conducted postdoctoral research as a registered dietitian nutritionist at the Stanford Prevention Research Center in the School of Medicine, Stanford University.
His research focuses on promoting food and nutrition security and preserving cardiovascular health across the lifespan. Specifically, he investigates the optimal diet or diets for chronic disease prevention, while addressing the challenges involved in designing, implementing, and reporting clinical trials that test dietary patterns. Additionally, he emphasizes the cultural competence and relevance of dietary recommendations for diverse American populations, ensuring that various appropriate dietary intakes align with personal, cultural, and religious preferences.
Combining his expertise as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional (CLM), Dr. Landry is dedicated to translating research findings into practical clinical applications.
His outstanding contributions have been recognized through awards such as the California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Young Dietitian of the Year and the Ethan Sims Young Investigator Award from the Obesity Society. He is also a Fellow of both the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Heart Association.
Ph. D. Antonio Paoli
Hybrid (In-person and Online)
Conference
Ketosis, the Ketogenic Diet, and Skeletal Muscle: Metabolic and Functional Implications
Ph. D. Antonio Paoli
Hybrid (In-person and Online)
Conference
Ketosis, the Ketogenic Diet, and Skeletal Muscle: Metabolic and Functional Implications
 
Antonio Paoli is currently the Vice-Rector for Well-being and Sport and Full Professor of Exercise and Sport Sciences at the University of Padua. He graduated from the I.S.E.F. (Higher Institute of Physical Education) of Bologna (Padua branch) in 1989 and later earned his degree in Medicine and Surgery at the University of Padua in 2004. He subsequently specialized in Sports Medicine at the University of Pavia in 2008.
He is a member of the PhD board in Brain, Mind, and Computer Sciences at the University of Padua. Additionally, he serves as Catedrático Extraordinario de Entrenamiento de Fuerza y Nutrición Deportiva y Director de Cátedra at UCAM - Catholic University of Murcia (Spain) and is a Leading Foreign Scientist at the N.I. Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod (Russia).
Author of more than 300 articles published in international peer-reviewed journals he directs the Nutrition and Exercise Physiology Laboratory (NUTEXlab) at the Department of Biomedical Sciences.
His main research areas include nutrition—particularly the ketogenic diet and fasting—exercise physiology and skeletal muscle physiology, training for weight control and hypertrophy, biomechanics of exercises, and, more broadly, the effects of physical activity on health.
Ph. D. Moritz Schumann
Hybrid (In-person and Online)
Conference
Are we ready to tech? Using technology to individualise exercise interventions for metabolic health.
Ph. D. Moritz Schumann
Hybrid (In-person and Online)
Conference
Are we ready to tech? Using technology to individualise exercise interventions for metabolic health.
 
Dr. Moritz Schumann is a full professor of Sports Medicine and Exercise Therapy at Chemnitz University of Technology, Germany.
He received his PhD from the former Department of Biology of Physical Activity at the University of Jyväskylä (Finland) in early 2016 and pursued postdoctoral studies at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (China). Thereafter, he held positions at the Department of Molecular and Cellular Sports Medicine at the German Sport University Cologne (Germany) and the Department of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Potsdam (Germany).
The research interests of Dr. Schumann are centered around interventional studies to improve sports performance and health in various populations, including elite athletes and patients with chronic diseases.
Recently, he has also initiated important work related to wearable technology as the co-coordinator of the INTERLIVE®- network that aims to improve the validity and reliability of wearable devices.
Dr. Schumann is also involved in other international consortia and has published over 90 peer-reviewed papers, over 80 conference abstracts and numerous book chapters in sports and exercise medicine.
Ph. D. Daniel Boullosa
Hybrid (In-person and Online)
Conference
Short Sprint Interval Training for Sports Performance and Health Development
Ph. D. Daniel Boullosa
Hybrid (In-person and Online)
Conference
Short Sprint Interval Training for Sports Performance and Health Development
 
Daniel Boullosa is a “Ramón y Cajal” Researcher at the Faculty of Sports Sciences and Physical Activity of University of León in Spain (2022-) and Scientific Consultant for the High- Performance Center of León (Spain) (2024-). He also holds honorary positions at Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (Brazil) and James Cook University (Australia). He started his academic career in Brazil in 2011 after earning his PhD at University of A Coruña (Spain) in 2009. Previously, he worked during a decade in different areas of physical education and as a strength and conditioning specialist with diverse populations. His research mainly focuses on sport and exercise physiology with athletes and with clinical populations, with some activity in sport and exercise psychology. He also acts as Associate Editor for International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, and Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. Member of the American College of Sports Medicine and European College of Sport Science.
Ph. D. Guillermo Escalante
Hybrid (In-person and Online)
Conference
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Ph. D. Guillermo Escalante
Hybrid (In-person and Online)
Conference
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Assistant Dean and Professor of Kinesiology, College of Natural Sciences, CSU- San Bernardino
Associate Editor, Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
Scientific Advisor, National Academy of Sports Medicine
Chair, National Strength and Conditioning Association Bodybuilding & Fitness Special Interest Group.
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, UT. Doctor of Science, Athletic Training.
University of La Verne, La Verne, CA. Masters in Business Administration with concentrations in Marketing and Healthcare Management.
University of La Verne, La Verne, CA. Bachelor of Science in Physical Education with an emphasis in Athletic Training and Minor in Biology, Graduated Summa Cum Laude with Departmental Honors.
California State University- San Bernardino, CA, Assistant Dean, College of Natural Sciences, Dean’s Fellow, College of Natural Sciences, Professor of Kinesiology. Research.
Chaired the development of the data science certificate program in collaboration with the chair of the computer science department and math/computer science faculty.
Chaired the development of the BS in Natural Sciences in collaboration with the CNS Dean Fellow, Associate Dean, and faculty from Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
Chaired the development of the minor of entrepreneurship in the sciences in collaboration with the chair of the CSUSB school of entrepreneurship
Co-led the development of the kinesiology curricula for the allied health and exercise science concentrations for the semester bulletin
Collaborated with kinesiology faculty members in developing the kinesiology curriculum core and the program learning objectives for the semester bulletin
Collaborated with faculty members from the departments of Spanish, Psychology, and Sociology, to develop and implement a certificate in healthcare Spanish
Oversee the advising of over 700 students that is provided by 8 professional advisors that are part of the grant-funded Science Success Center (SSC)
Support CNS department chairs with transfer student advising to improve graduation rates, time to graduation, sense of belonging, and reduce equity gaps
Collaborate and communicate with managers from the CSUSB Academic Success and Undergraduate Advising Center and the Career Center to enhance advising efforts
Co-authored the advising plan and co-led the quarter to semester advising of over 900 kinesiology students in collaboration with 2 other faculty members
Provided academic and career advising to over kinesiology students every academic year.
Ph. D. Guilherme Artioli
Hybrid (In-person and Online)
Conference
Beta-alanine supplementation: why, when and how
Ph. D. Guilherme Artioli
Hybrid (In-person and Online)
Conference
Beta-alanine supplementation: why, when and how
 
Guilherme Giannini Artioli, PhD, FHEA-UK.
Head of the Laboratory of Nutritional ; Exercise Biology (LANEB)
Coordinator of the Applied Physiology ; Nutrition Research Group
Bachelor in Sport Science – University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2004.
MRes in Sport Science – University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2008.
Visiting PhD student – University of Syndey, Australia, 2008-2009.
PhD in Science – University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2012.
Post-doctoral researcher – University of Sao Paulo, 2012-2014.
Visiting post-doctoral researcher – Nottingham Trent University, UK, 2013.
Assistant Professor – School of Physical Education and Sport, University of Sao Paulo,2014-2021.
Lecturer in Exercise Physiology Nutrition – Nottingham Trent University, UK, 2016-2017.
Senior Lecturer in Physiology – Manchester Metropolitan University, UK, 2021-2023.
Assistant Professor – Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil,2024-present.
Ph. D. Hamilton Roschel
Hybrid (In-person and Online)
Conference
Protein Supplementation in the Management of Sarcopenic Obesity in Older Individuals
Ph. D. Hamilton Roschel
Hybrid (In-person and Online)
Conference
Protein Supplementation in the Management of Sarcopenic Obesity in Older Individuals
 
Dr. Hamilton Roschel is a registered dietitian and exercise physiologist. He is an associate professor at the University of São Paulo and Scientific/Executive Director of the Center of Lifestyle Medicine, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo.
He is also head of the Applied Physiology and Nutrition Research Group and head of the Laboratory of Assessment and Conditioning in Rheumatology, Clinical Hospital of the School of Medicine of the University of São Paulo.
Dr. Roschel is an associate researcher in the Research Nucleus on Aging and Older Population (NAPENV) and research associate in the Research Nucleus on Food and Nutrition (NAPAN) of the University of São Paulo.
He is a consulting member of the International Protein Board and a consulting member of the International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI).
He has nearly 300 peer-reviewed papers in the area and is among the most cited researchers in the field.
Ph. D. Luis Edwardo Palomo Martínez
Hybrid (In-person and Online)
Conference
Phenolic Compounds as Therapeutic Agents in Obesity
Ph. D. Luis Edwardo Palomo Martínez
Hybrid (In-person and Online)
Conference
Phenolic Compounds as Therapeutic Agents in Obesity
 
Bachelor's degree in Nutrition from the Autonomous University of San Luis Potosí; Master's degree in Molecular Biomedicine from the Instituto Politécnico Nacional;
Doctor of Science in Biomedicine and Molecular Biotechnology from the National Polytechnic Institute; Certified as an ISAK 1 Anthropometrist;
A study internship at the Autonomous University of Chile; community service at the obesity and eating disorders clinic, along with research at the Nutrition Physiology Laboratory, both at the Salvador Zubirán National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition;
Research stay at the Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), Nantes, France, in the Nutritional Adaptations Laboratory; author of a book chapter, CRC Taylor & Francis, and scientific articles in international journals with a focus on nutrition and metabolic diseases;
Professorship in the Bachelor's degree program in Nutrition at: Autonomous University of San Luis Potosí (UASLP), Cuauhtémoc University of San Luis Potosí (UCSLP), University of Central Mexico (UCEM), Monterrey Institute of Higher Education (ITESM), ICEL, UCAD and Insurgentes University.
Professorship and international conferences as a national speaker (Senate of the Republic, Mexico City) and (International Association of Nutrition & Sport - INANS, Cuba).
Combined with work experience at IMSS Bienestar and Ticomán Hospital in Mexico City, research topics include clinical nutrition, obesity, cancer, nutrigenetics, nutrigenomics, and chronic degenerative diseases.
Ph. D. Olga Lucía Pinzón Espitia
Online
Conference
Person-centered nutritional interventions for overweight and obese cancer patients
Ph. D. Olga Lucía Pinzón Espitia
Online
Conference
Person-centered nutritional interventions for overweight and obese cancer patients
 
Olga Lucía Pinzón-Espitia, ND, PGCert, Esp., MSc, MHA, PhD Postdoctoral Researcher in Oncological Nutrition
Senior Nutritionist–Dietitian and Researcher. Professor at the National University of Colombia and Universidad del Rosario, as well as lecturer at several leading Latin American universities. She has more than 20 years of experience in clinical nutrition, oncology, and nutritional care management.
Senior Nutritionist–Dietitian and Researcher. Professor at the National University of Colombia and Universidad del Rosario, as well as lecturer at several leading Latin American universities. She has more than 20 years of experience in clinical nutrition, oncology, and nutritional care management.
Dr. Pinzón-Espitia holds a PhD in Management Sciences with a focus on Hospital Nutrition Care from Universidad del Rosario. She also earned a Master’s degree in Management and a Master’s degree in Health Administration from Universidad del Rosario, along with a Specialization in Health Promotion and Human Development. In addition, she completed a Master’s in Oncology and Research, a Certification in Nutritional Therapy in Oncology, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Nutrition Support (A.S.P.E.N. Nutrition Support Core Curriculum: A Case-Based Approach – The Adult Patient).
She has led more than 90 scientific publications, books, and clinical guidelines, with a strong focus on the development of cost-effective nutritional models and interventions in both hospital and home-care settings. Her work has been recognized with research awards in nutrition as well as multiple honors at national and international conferences.
Her career positions her as a reference in emerging trends for the comprehensive management of medical nutrition therapy. She is affiliated with recognized research groups in Latin America and the Caribbean (CVLAC) and is an active member of Colombian, American, and European scientific societies.
Ph. D. Niko Alain Cruz-Sancen
Online
Conference
Inflammatory bowel diseases and malabsorption disorders
Ph. D. Niko Alain Cruz-Sancen
Online
Conference
Inflammatory bowel diseases and malabsorption disorders
 
Professor and Researcher at the School of Nutrition, Division of Health Sciences, Universidad Anáhuac, Campus Querétaro (2021–present), where he teaches courses in Food Microbiology, Nutritional Biochemistry, and Genomics. He has also held teaching positions at Centro de Estudios Superiores del Bajío, Campus Querétaro (2020–2022), and Universidad del Valle de México, Campus Coyoacán (2017–2018), lecturing in Biochemistry, Biostatistics, Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Nutrition.
He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition from Universidad de Guanajuato (2015) and completed doctoral studies in Biomedical Sciences at the Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), where his thesis project focused on gut microbiota in Mexican adults with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, analyzing bacterial genera correlations, metagenomic inference, and serum disease markers.
His academic training is complemented by advanced certifications and professional development in Educational Coaching, Teaching, and Educational Technology from Universidad Anáhuac. He has also participated in multiple national and international courses and workshops in bioinformatics, molecular biology, microbiota research, and statistical analysis using R and Unix platforms, including programs organized by UNAM, Thermo Fisher Scientific, ATGenomics, and international bioinformatics networks.
His research interests lie in microbiota, genomics, and metabolic diseases, integrating biostatistical and bioinformatic approaches to explore clinical applications in nutrition and health. With a strong teaching record and multidisciplinary expertise, he contributes to the formation of future health professionals and the advancement of scientific knowledge in biomedical and nutritional sciences.
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