We are pleased to announce that the UF/IFAS Center for Nutritional Sciences is hosting a Research Symposium on Nutrient Requirement for Humans and Animals in the Era of precision nutrition, in Gainesville, Florida on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

This inaugural one-day event will explore the evolving landscape of nutritional needs of humans and animals within the paradigm of precision nutrition. Nationally recognized experts from diverse disciplines will convene to delve into the nuances of nutrient requirements, and current efforts to leverage technological advancements and innovative methodologies, such as artificial intelligence.

Join us for a complimentary day of enlightening discourse and strategic insights into the future of nutrition in the era of precision nutrition!

Attendance is free and is limited to 130 attendees, so be sure to secure your seat in the program. Join us for this exciting event!

This symposium is sponsored by the UF/IFAS Center for Nutritional Science and there is no charge to attend. While attendance is complimentary, advance registration is required to participate.

The Registration Deadline is Thursday, February 29, 2024.

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The symposium will feature nationally recognized experts, including:

Andrew Bremer

Director, Office of Nutrition Research, National Institutes of Health

Joel Caton

Professor, Animal Sciences, North Dakota State University

Deirdra Chester

Director, Office of the Chief Scientist, United States Department of Agriculture

Richard Hill

Associate Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida

Holly Nicastro

Program Director & Coordinator, Office of Nutrition Research, National Institutes of Health

Daniel Raiten

Senior Nutrition Scientist, Office of Nutrition Research, National Institutes of Health

Frédéric Raymond

Professor, Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences, Université Laval

Scott Smith

Nutritionist, Manager for Nutritional Biochemistry, Human Heath and Performance Directorate, NASA Johnson Space Center

Diana Thomas

Professor, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, U.S. Army

Katherine Tucker

Professor, Biomedical & Nutritional Sciences, University of Massachusetts