6TH ASIA PACIFIC NUTRIGENOMICS AND NUTRIGENETICS ORGANIZATION (APNNO) BIENNIAL CONFERENCE 2026

Nutrigenomics in Action: From Genes and Nutrition to Public Health in the Asia-Pacific Mosaic

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About the conference

The 6th APNNO Biennial Conference is an international conference that brings together experts, practitioners, and emerging scholars to discuss the future of nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics in a rapidly changing world. The conference will take place in Kuala Lumpur from 14th to 15th December 2026.

The conference aims to bridge science, policy, and practice, highlighting innovative solutions that support healthier populations and more sustainable systems. Participants will have the opportunity to share cutting-edge research, exchange ideas, and build strategic collaborations across disciplines and sectors.
Hosted by the Malaysia Association of Nutrigenomics and Nutrigenetics, this conference serves as a hub for:

  • Advancing high-quality research and innovation
  • Strengthening capacity among young and mid-career researchers
  • Fostering partnerships between academia, industry, government, and communities

Join us as we translate genes and nutrition into impactful public health solutions across the Asia-Pacific region.

Important Dates

Milestone Date
October 31, 2026 Abstract submission deadline
November 30, 2026 Notification of acceptance
December 14-15, 2026 6th APNNO Biennial Conference
28 February 2027 Full paper submission deadline

Conference Aims

The 6th APNNO Biennial Conference aims to:

  • Showcase global and regional expertise in nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics
  • Bridge disciplines by connecting science and practice and public health
  • Empower young researchers through presentation and networking opportunities
  • Promote innovation in tools, methods, and interventions
  • Strengthen partnerships among academia, industry, government agencies, NGOs, and international organisations

Conference Highlights

Speakers

Main Speakers

Prof. Dr. Michael Fenech
Adelaide University

The advent of dietary reference values based on DNA damage prevention using advanced cytogenetics and artificial intelligence

Prof Dr. Young-Joon Surh,
Seoul National University

Leptin-Induced SIRT1 Upregulation: Implications for Obesity-Associated Colon Cancer Development and Progression

Dr Safarina Malik,
Chair Asia Pacific Nutrigenomics Nutrigenetics Organisation

Multi-omics insights into genome-nutrition interactions and disease risk

Prof. Dr. Chang Chen
President of SFRR-Asia,
China Academy of Sciences

The Scientific Connotation of the Traditional Efficacy of Wolfberry

Assoc. Prof. Ts Dr. Razinah Sharif
Chair Asia Pacific Nutrigenomics Nutrigenetics Conference 2026

Translating Nutrigenomics into Public Health Action: lessons from Asian Population

Speakers

Symposium Speakers

Ts. Dr. Mohd Nazri Abdul Rahman
Universiti Malaysia Sabah

Nutrigenomics in Action: Precision Nutrition for Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes in Malaysia

Dr Divya Vanoh
Universiti Sains Malaysia

Protein Expression Profiles Across Frailty States in Older Adults

Dr Roszanadia Binti Rusali
IIUM

Beyond calories: the role of eating behaviour in post-bariatric weight outcome (clinical)

Dr. Asheila ak Meramat
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

Nutritional Modulation of Oxidative Damage in brain Ageing: Global Research Trends and Public Health Implications

Prof. Dr. Duo Li
Qingdao University, China

Opportunities and Challenges of Precision Nutrition

Prof Dr. Huiru Tang
Fudan University, Shanghai.

Quantitative lipidomics for nutrimetabolomics

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rong Jane Chen
National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan

Pterostilbene prevents high-sucrose-diet–induced NAFLD by inducing lipophagy and suppressing lipogenic pathways.

Assoc. Prof. Dr Ju-Sheng Zheng
Westlake University School of Medicine,China

Human Gut Mycobiome, Nutrition and Health: insight from large cohort studies

Prof Cheng Wen-Hsing
Professor and Chair at Texas Woman's University, USA

Decoupling Healthspan and Longevity through Dietary Selenium Deficiency in Mice

Dr. Timothy Adrian anak Joseph Jinam
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

Beyond calories: the role of eating behaviour in post-bariatric weight outcome (clinical)

Dr. Nurul Husna Shafie
Universiti Putra Malaysia

Multiomics Insight on Bioavailability, Gut microbiota and Proteomic Profiling of Green Tea Polyphenols Nanoparticles

Dr. Nurul Husna Mohd Shukri
Universiti Putra Malaysia

Mother-Infant Signalling During Lactation: From Biological Perspectives to Emerging Genomics

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sarina Sulong
Universiti Sains Malaysia

Genetic Susceptibility to Cancer: Insights for Non-Communicable Diseases

Prof. Dr. Hiroaki Oda
Nagoya University, Japan

Timing matters: Data-driven precision nutrition through the lens of chrononutrition

Dr Jieteng Chen
Westlake University School of Medicine, China

Diet modifies longitudinal serum proteomic biomarkers of healthy brain aging

Scientific Programme

Responsive Conference Schedule
0800 – 0900
Registration
0900 – 0910
WELCOME ADDRESS BY Assoc. Prof. Ts Dr. Razinah Sharif Chair Asia Pacific Nutrigenomics Nutrigenetics Conference 2026
0910 – 0920
SPEECH BY Dr. Safarina Malik Chair Asia Pacific Nutrigenomics Nutrigenetics Organisation
0920 – 0955
KEYNOTE 1 Oncogenic Role of SIRT1 in Colon Cancer Progression and Its Inhibition by Curcumin Prof. Dr. Young-Joon Surh (Seoul National University) Chairperson: Assoc. Prof. Ts Dr. Razinah Sharif (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)
0955 – 1020
MORNING TEA BREAK / Exhibition / Poster Viewing Poster presenters in attendance for discussion
1020 – 1055
INVITED LECTURE 1 The Scientific Connotation of the Traditional Efficacy of Wolfberry Prof. Dr. Chan Cheng (China Academy of Sciences) Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Michael Fenech (Adelaide University)
1055 – 1120
INVITED LECTURE 2 Translating Nutrigenomics into Public Health Action: lessons from Asian Population Assoc. Prof. Ts Dr. Razinah Sharif (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia) Chairperson: Dr Divya Vanoh (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
1120 – 1150
SYMPOSIUM 1: PRECISION NUTRITION Chairperson: Dr Hanisah Rosli (University of Cyberjaya)
S1.1 Opportunities and Challenges of Precision Nutrition Prof. Dr. Duo Li (Qingdao University, China)
S1.2 Nutrigenomics in Action: Precision Nutrition for Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes in Malaysia Dr. Mohd Nazri Abdul Rahman (Universiti Malaysia Sabah)
1150 – 1250
SYMPOSIUM 2 Chairperson: Dr. Timothy Adrian anak Joseph Jinam (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak)
S2.1 Quantitative lipidomics for nutrimetabolomics Prof. Dr. Huiru Tang (Fudan University, Shanghai)
S2.2 Pterostilbene prevents high-sucrose-diet–induced NAFLD by inducing lipophagy and suppressing lipogenic pathways. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rong Jane Chen (National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan)
1215 – 1315
FREE PAPER COMMUNICATION 1
1315 – 1400
LUNCH SYMPOSIUM
1400 – 1500
SYMPOSIUM 3: GERIATRIC NUTRITION Chairperson: Dr Penny Chong Pei Nee (IMU University)
S3.1 Decoupling Healthspan and Longevity through Dietary Selenium Deficiency in Mice Prof. Dr. Cheng Wen-Hsing (Texas Woman’s University, USA)
S3.2 Protein Expression Profiles Across Frailty States in Older Adults Dr. Divya Vanoh (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
S3.3 Nutritional Modulation of Oxidative Damage in brain Ageing: Global Research Trends and Public Health Implications Dr. Asheila ak Meramat (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak)
1500 – 1600
FREE PAPER COMMUNICATION 2 Chairperson: Dr Roszanadia binti Rusali (IIUM)
1600 – 1630
AFTERNOON TEA / Exhibition / Poster Viewing Poster presenters in attendance for discussion
1630 – 1730
APNNO Young Investigators’ Symposium Chairperson: Dr. Divya Vanoh (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
1730 – 1900
APNNO Council Member Meeting and MANN Meeting (For members only)
0800 – 0830
Poster and Exhibition Viewing Poster presenters in attendance for discussion
0830 – 0905
KEYNOTE 1 The advent of dietary reference values based on DNA damage prevention using advanced cytogenetics and artificial intelligence Prof. Dr. Michael Fenech (Adelaide University) Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Young-Joon Surh (Seoul National University)
0905 – 0920
MORNING TEA BREAK / Exhibition / Poster Viewing Poster presenters in attendance for discussion
0920 – 0955
INVITED LECTURE 3 Multi-omics insights into genome-nutrition interactions and disease risk Dr. Safarina Malik (Mochtar Riady Institute for Nanotechnology) Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Chan Cheng (Chinese Academy of Sciences)
0955 – 1055
FREE PAPER COMMUNICATION 3 Chairperson: Dr. Asheila ak Meramat (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak)
1055 – 1155
SYMPOSIUM 4 Chairperson: Dr. Mohd Nazri Abdul Rahman (Universiti Malaysia Sabah)
S4.1 Human Gut Mycobiome, Nutrition and Health: insight from large cohort studies Prof. Dr. Ju-Sheng Zheng (Westlake University School of Medicine)
S4.2 Metagenomic profiling of gut microbiota in rural communities in Sarawak Dr. Timothy Adrian anak Joseph Jinam (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak)
S4.3 Multiomics Insight on Bioavailability, Gut microbiota and Proteomic Profiling of Green Tea Polyphenols Nanoparticles Dr. Nurul Husna Shafie (Universiti Putra Malaysia)
1155 – 1255
INVITED SPONSOR LECTURE
1300 – 1400
ROUNDTABLE NETWORKING LUNCH
1400 – 1500
FREE PAPER COMMUNICATION / SPONSOR LECTURE
1500 – 1600
SYMPOSIUM 5: CLINICAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION Chairperson: Dr. Kanimolli Arasu (IMU University)
S5.1 Beyond Calories: The Role Of Eating Behaviour In Post-Bariatric Weight Outcome Dr. Roszanadia Rusli (IIUM)
1600 – 1700
FREE PAPER COMMUNICATION 4
1700 – 1720
Sharing by APNNO 2028 President Prof. Dr. Duo Li (Qingdao University, China)
1720 – 1800
PRIZE-GIVING AND CLOSING CEREMONY
1800
AFTERNOON TEA AND END OF CONFERENCE

Venue & Accommodation

Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur is ideally situated right in the heart of the city’s liveliest entertainment hub and most happening shopping districts. The hotel is located adjacent to Berjaya Times Square Shopping Mall with direct connectivity to the KL Monorail system via the Imbi Station and is merely a 15-minute walk away from the world-renowned Petronas Twin Towers. The stunning views of the city’s skylines from our hotel in Bukit Bintang will make an impressive stay to remember.