A diagram of an amino acid, which will be at the center of discussion during an upcoming health and human performance conference at Iowa State. Larger image. Courtesy of Wendy White.
Ames, Iowa – An international conference to be held at Iowa State University will focus on protein-centric scientific developments that will enhance human health and performance.
The conference, titled “Proteins in Human Health and Performance,” will feature an extensive lineup of health experts with a central focus on proteins, including their roles in muscle health and weight management.
Sponsored by the ISU Interdepartmental Graduate Program in Nutritional Sciences and the ISU Nutritional Sciences Council, the conference will be held May 16-17. Reporters and members of the media are welcome to attend. The conference is open to the scientific community and registered dietitians, personal trainers and other health professionals.
The conference is being held in honor of Steven L. Nissen, a professor of animal science who helped to develop the product known commercially as Revigor, which helps rebuild muscle strength and promotes healing after surgery or an accident.
“The world’s leading experts on the use of dietary protein to build muscle and optimize performance will be gathering at the symposium to honor Professor Nissen,” said Wendy White, an associate professor of food science and human nutrition and an organizer of the event. “Important topics to be discussed include how to build muscle through diet and exercise and how to protect muscle as you age.”
The conference will also include a banquet in honor of Nissen, to be held at Reiman Gardens at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 16. The banquet will be open to Nissen’s current and former colleagues, friends and symposium attendees. Those interested in attending the symposium or the banquet should contact Jane Linn at jlinn@iastate.edu or 515-294-1427.
Confirmed speakers for the event include:
-- Naji N. Abumrad (Vanderbilt University)
-- Tracy Anthony (Rutgers University)
-- Philip Atherton (University of Nottingham)
-- Adrian Barbul (University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine)
-- Amandine Gautier-Stein (University of Lyon)
-- Justin Green (Kemin Human Nutrition and Health)
-- Douglas Paddon-Jones (University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston)
-- Matthew Robinson (Mayo Clinic)
-- Blake Rasmussen (University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston)
-- Jacob Wilson (University of Tampa)