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Hong Kong Institution of Science The 15th Annual Conference - "Recent Advances in Food Science – Meeting the Challenges"

01 Nov 2007

 

Inter-disciplinary experts in food science of Hong Kong, Mainland China and the United States are to exchange on significant food issues of current interest, ranging from food quality and safety, GM foods to nutrition needs, this Saturday (November 3, 2007) at the 15th Annual Conference of the Hong Kong Institution of Science (HKIS).

The Conference, entitled "Recent Advances in Food Science - Meeting the Challenges", is to be held at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). It is co-organized by the HKIS, HKU, Hong Kong Food Science and Technology Association and Hong Kong Health Food Association.

Members of media are cordially invited to cover the opening and other sessions of the Conference, details are as follows:

Date:         November 3, 2007 (Saturday)
Venue:     Rayson Huang Theatre, HKU

Opening Ceremony
9:15      Welcome Speech - Professor Sun KWOK (Dean of Science, HKU)
9:30      Opening Remarks - Professor NG Ching-fai (Executive Board Member and Past President, HKIS; President and Vice-Chancellor, Hong Kong Baptist University)
9:40       Opening Address - Dr York CHOW (Secretary for Food and Health)
10:00-10:40  Annoucement and Presentation of 2007 Young Scientist Award
1) Physical Science       2) Biological Science      3) Engineering Science

Keynote Speeches
11:00 - 12:30  Topics include functional foods, netriceuticals, food quality and safety 
14:00 - 18:00  Topics include food research in China, GM foods, environmental pollution, nutrition, Chinese medicated diet

For press enquiry and interview arrangement, please contact:-
Ms Denise Wong, External Relations Office, HKU (Tel: 2859 2600 /E-mail: denise.wong@hku.hk ); or Ms Cindy Chan, Science Faculty, HKU (Tel: 2241 5286)

Hong Kong Institution of Science
HKIS was established in 1992 to foster the development of science in Hong Kong and to facilitate the development of links with scientific communities on the Mainland China, Taiwan and overseas. Members of the HKIS are academics and professionals specializing in the fields of physical science, life science, engineering science and mathematics. It has been taking an active role in supporting the development of innovation and technology in Hong Kong.

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