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Organised by:
Professor Alexandra Johnstone, University of Aberdeen, UK
Professor Alexandra Johnstone
Dr Brendan Gabriel, University of Aberdeen, UK
Dr Brendan Gabriel

This conference is endorsed by the Association for Nutrition EN427

Topic of Conference:

Circadian rhythms are physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow an intrinsic 24-hour cycle. These natural processes respond primarily to light and dark and affect most living things, including animals, plants, and microbes. Circadian rhythm regulation plays a crucial role in healthy lives and a dysfunction of circadian rhythm is linked to increased disease risk. 

This meeting includes plenary lectures from the leading experts in the field, supported by evolving science insights from Early Career Researchers. The meeting will explore nutrient and diet interaction with circadian rhythms, chrono-nutrition for health and circadian systems in disease. 

Aim: To understand the interaction between circadian rhythms and lifestyle to impact on health and disease.

Objectives:

• To discuss evidence on nutrient and diet interaction with circadian rhythms to influence health and reduce disease risk.

• To consider evidence on dysregulated circadian systems on risk of disease.

• To explore whether diet and lifestyle guidelines are applicable for prevention of multimorbidities.

 

Any students attending alone or for the first time and would like a conference buddy, please sign up HERE.

Day One

09:50

Registration
Atrium Area, University of Aberdeen

10:25

Welcome
Lecture Theatre 012
Professor Alexandra Johnstone, University of Aberdeen, UK
Dr Brendan Gabriel, University of Aberdeen, UK

10:30

Plenary Lecture One
Lecture Theatre 012

10:30

Chronobiology for health and disease
Professor Frank Scheer, Harvard Medical School, USA 

11:00

Symposium One: Nutrient and diet interaction with circadian rhythms
Lecture Theatre 012

11:00

Biological rhythms, nutrient timing and metabolic regulation in humans 
Dr Harry Smith, ZOE Ltd & Kings College London, UK

11:30

Chronotypical influence on appetite control & energy balance behaviours
Dr Kristine Beaulieu, University of Leeds, UK

12:00

NutriClock - Clock genes and circadian biomarkers as a novel phenotype of obesity
Professor Maria Pedro Sucena Guarino, Polytechnic University of Leiria, Portugal

12:30

Panel Discussion

12:45

Lunch Break
Breakout Space Level One

13:30

Original Communication Session 
OC01 – OC08, Lecture Theatre Room 012
OC09 – OC18, Level Four Conference Room

15:30

Symposium Two: Chrono-nutrition for health
Lecture Theatre Room 012

15:30

Impact of intermittent energy restriction on women's health
Dr Michelle Harvie, Manchester University Hospital Foundation NHS Trust, UK

16:00

Sleep and nutrition for athletes
Dr Rónán Docherty, Atlantic Technological University/Sport Ireland Institute, Ireland

16:30

Optimal sleep: a key element of maintaining a healthy body weight
Professor Wendy Hall, King's College London, UK

17:00

Panel Discussion

17:30

Student Event
Lecture Theatre Room 012

17:30

The journey of breaking B.A.D. - from academic to entrepreneur
Dr Monika Gostic, The University of Aberdeen, UK 

18:00

Close of Day

18:05

Drinks Reception
Breakout Space Level One
*All delegates are welcome to attend this complimentary event

Day Two

10:00

Symposium three: Circadian systems in disease
Lecture Theatre 012

10:00

Feasibility of time-restricted eating in the prevention and treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
Dr Jonas Salling Quist, Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Denmark

10:30

Timing of eating for weight loss
Dr Alan Flanagan, University of Surrey, UK

11:00

Exercise, nutrition, and medicine timing in metabolic health: implications for management of Type 2 Diabetes
Dr Brendan Gabriel, University of Aberdeen, UK

11:30

Refreshment Break
Breakout Space Level One

11:45

Plenary Lecture Two
Lecture Theatre 012

11:45

Time restricted feeding
Professor Satchidananda Panda, Salk Institute for Biological Sciences, USA

12:15

Round Table Discussion

12:35

Close of Conference

12:40

Scottish Section Annual General Meeting 
Lecture Theatre Room 012
*Open to all Scottish Section Nutrition Society Members 

This conference is an in-person event only. 

Conference venue:

The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition

Suttie Centre
Foresterhill Health Campus
University of Aberdeen
AB25 2ZD 

Call for Abstract Details

The abstract submission portal for the Scottish Section Conference 2024 - Circadian rhythms in health and disease is now open. Submit your abstract here.

Please read the guidance on how to submit your abstract using the online system. 

Please read the instruction to authors and submit your abstract by 22 January 2024. Your abstract does not have to relate to the specific theme of the conference. You may also find tips on writing a successful abstract useful. 

Abstract submissions is open until 22 January 2024. 

Your abstract will be limited to 450 words (excluding references and author information). Please note that corrections will not be accepted after the deadline.

All communications regarding your abstract including acknowledgement and acceptance will be electronic using the email address provided on each submission. After submitting your abstract you will receive a confirmation email. 

How to Submit a successful abstract:

1) Use these tips on writing a successful abstract 

2) Read the instructions to authors

3) Submit your abstract by 22 January 2024

When will I hear if my abstract has been accepted ?

Authors will hear out by mid-February 2024 if their abstract has been accepted for presentation. All presenting authors will need to register to attend the conference in-person. 

If you have any queries, please contact the Society's Events Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

Registration Fees

£200

Member - To benefit from the membership rate, please log in to your membership area before completing the registration HERE

£100

Student/LIC/Unwaged Member - To benefit from the membership rate, please log in to your membership area before completing the registration HERE.

Any students attending alone or for the first time and would like a conference buddy, please sign up HERE.

£165

Group rate for members and non-members - Please contact the Events Officer at [email protected]

£75

Group rate for students - Please contact the Events Officer at [email protected]

£320

Non-member