Invited Speakers
Dr. Sylvain Charlebois
Edna Park Lecturer
Professor, Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab, School of Public Administration, Dalhousie University
Presentation title: Insights into the Evolving Food Industry
Biography: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois conducts research in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. He has written four books and many peer-reviewed and scientific articles—over 500 during his career. His research has been featured in newspapers that include The Economist, New York Times, Boston Globe, Wall Street Journal, Foreign Affairs, Globe & Mail, National Post and Toronto Star.
Dr. Richard Bazinet
Keynote Speaker
Professor and Associate Chair, Research & Innovation, Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto
Presentation title: "Publishing a Scientific Paper"
Biography: Dr. Richard Bazinet joined the University of Toronto in 2006, where he is currently a Professor and Canada Research Chair in Brain Lipid Metabolism. Dr. Bazinet’s research program is focused on the regulation and role of brain lipid metabolism in neurodegenerative diseases and neuropsychiatric disorders. Dr. Bazinet is currently the Past-President of the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL), and Editor-In-Chief, Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids.