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4th BioCeuticals Research Symposium



Event Location

Date: 22nd April 2016 - 24th April 2016
Location: Sheraton on the Park, 161 Elizabeth Street · Sydney, NSW.
Located in the heart of Sydney's retail and business district, this luxurious hotel is offering magnificent views over Hyde Park 161 Elizabeth Street SYDNEY NSW Australia 2000



Event Details

BioCeuticals to set new standards for functional medicine education in 2016.
As the functional approach to medicine continues to evolve, we are now witnessing the emergence of a powerful systems-oriented model capable of addressing the healthcare needs of the 21st century. Over the last decade, there has been an explosion of research and evidence in support of this personalised, wholistic approach. The challenge currently facing clinicians is learning how to utilise this information, which now incorporates the latest in genetic science and systems biology, as well as an appreciation of the profound impacts of dietary, environmental and lifestyle factors.
BioCeuticals will be holding the 4th BioCeuticals Research Symposium from 22-24 April 2016. Over three days, the presenters will provide healthcare professionals with leading, cutting-edge research, highlighting the future of clinical, evidence-based, functional, metabolic and integrative medicine.
Under the theme Revolutionary Strategies for Complex Diseases, this Symposium will broaden and enhance the scope of functional medicine and provide a platform for effective systems-based clinical strategies.

Click here to view the program.

The BioCeuticals Integrative Medicine Awards (BIMA)
The BIMAs will recognise achievements and showcase innovation within the complementary and integrative medicine industry.

The BIMA’s will be held in conjunction with the 4th BioCeuticals Research Symposium. The ceremony will take place on Saturday 22 April 2016 at Sheraton on the Park Sydney.

Nominations will be reviewed by an external panel of leaders within the field of complementary and integrative medicine. Nominations will close Monday 29 February 2016.

Click here for more information on the 2016 BioCeuticals Integrative Medicine Awards

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Important Dates

Wise-Owl Registration open                        CLOSED

Early-Bird Registration Opens                     CLOSED

Early Bird Registration Closes                     CLOSED

Standard Registration Opens                      Monday, 14 March 2016

4th BioCeuticals Research Symposium 22 - 24 April 2016

2016 BioCeuticals Integrative Medicine Awards      Saturday, 23 April 2016

Dr David Perlmutter

  • Understand the role of the microbiome in brain health and disease
  • Review the role of inflammatory cascades in neurodegenerative disorders
  • Learn how short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) influence blood-brain barrier permeability, epigenetic activity and lipid metabolism
  • Understand the influence of the gut microbiota on SCFA concentrations and ratios
  • Explore the challenges to the microbiome as initiators of the inflammatory process
  • Review the latest findings on environmental and modifiable factors that impact the microbiome
  • Learn to apply the proven intervention strategies designed to safeguard and remediate the microbiome
  • Discover the latest laboratory tests as they relate to the microbiome in brain health and disease

Dr Alessio Fasano

  • Discover how the microbiome influences mucosal immune tolerance
  • Examine the role of the microbiome in chronic inflammatory disease (CID)
  • Review environmental factors on the microbiome and the risk of autoimmune disease in genetically susceptible infants
  • Learn exactly how intestinal permeability is influenced by the gut microbiota
  • Recognise the role of gluten in inflammation and autoimmunity
  • Discover the latest methods that effectively reshape the gut microbiota through dietary manipulation in the management of CID, including inflammatory bowel disease
  • Understand the processes whereby intestinal permeability and antigen (Ag) sampling by local immune cells influence either tolerance or immunity to non-self Ag
  • Understand how coeliac disease (CD) represents a unique model of autoimmune disease
  • Review the specific nutritional influences on the gut microbe and metabolic profiles on health and disease

Dr Deanna Minich

  • Learn how to apply nutrigenomic concepts in clinical practice
  • Explore the influence of food and individual food components on gene expression and systemic physiological effects
  • Understand the impact of dietary approaches on mechanisms of disease (e.g. inflammation, oxidative stress and immune dysfunction)
  • Identify the appropriate application of current popular dietary patterns, such as the Mediterranean diet, paleolithic diet, ketogenic diet, elimination diet and vegetarian/vegan diet
  • Examine the latest findings on the role of nutrition in the prevention of chronic disease
  • Learn how to create an effective personalised diet and nutritional supplementation program
  • Appreciate the different forms of nutritional supplements available for clinical application
  • Review the role of supplements in reducing chronic disease risk
  • Develop a new understanding on how to interface nutrition and nutritional supplements
  • Discover how to create an optimal framework for collecting dietary data

Dr Andrew Heyman

  • Explore HPA axis dysfunction and its contribution to abnormal cortisol patterns and numerous hormonal disruptions
  • Review the metabolic and clinical consequences of chronic stress (e.g. cortisol’s impact on the nervous and immune systems)
  • Discover the primary causative factors driving complex biochemical abnormalities in the stress response
  • Learn the novel diagnostic techniques and treatment strategies that more effectively manage patients exhibiting alterations in their stress response
  • Understand the significance of chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) and its role in chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia
  • Examine the assessment tools that successfully identify patients who suffer from a biotic exposure and CIRS
  • Recognise the role of heavy metals in CIRS
  • Develop effective treatment strategies that address causative factors, reduce inflammation and initiate neurologic repair
  • Examine protocols to successfully remove environmental toxicants safely

Dr Mark Houston

  • Learn to successfully apply cardiogenomics using gene testing, risk assessment and personalised care in relation to the cardiovascular system
  • Review how immune dysfunction, inflammation and oxidative stress relate to cardiovascular disease (CVD)
  • Develop an integrative approach to CVD management to promote wellness and successful ageing
  • Review specific nutritional/dietary approaches and genomics (Mediterranean and DASH diets) as they apply to CVD
  • Discover the role of metabolomics to confidently address vascular disease
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Venue Information

Sheraton on the Park will offer 10% off the best available rate at the time of booking, delegates should call the in-house reservations team on 02 9286 6000 and quote the BioCeuticals group booking code: BD22AA. We encourage you to book your accommodation early for the best available rate.


The BioCeuticals Integrative Medicine Awards (BIMA)

DATE:       23 April 2016
VENUE:     Sheraton on the Park Sydney
ROOM:      Ballroom
TIME:        7pm - 12pm

The BIMAs will recognise achievements and showcase innovation within the complementary and integrative medicine industry.

The BIMA’s will be held in conjunction with the 4th BioCeuticals Research Symposium. The ceremony will take place on Saturday 22 April 2016 at Sheraton on the Park Sydney.

Nominations will be reviewed by an external panel of leaders within the field of complementary and integrative medicine. Nominations will close Monday 29 February 2016.

Click here for 2016 BioCeuticals Integrative Medicine Awards Nomination Form »



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