Summary
Thank you to everyone for being an integral part of the success at GloW’s inaugural Women’s Health Conference 2023! Your presence added immense value to our event, bringing together various experts, researchers, academics, and policymakers from all across the globe.
Embodying GloW’s mission to advancing women’s health, this conference served as a pivotal forefront, delving into ground-breaking discussions and setting the stage for transformative initiatives.
Highlights
Keynote Speakers
Our conference had the privilege of welcoming distinguished figures including Ms. Indranee Thurai Rajah, Second Minister of Finance and National Development. Ms. Thurai Rajah graced the launching ceremony of GloW, where Prof. Cuilin Zhang, founding director of GloW, officially inaugurated the centre.
Prof. Zhang
During the ceremony, Prof. Zhang delivered an inspirational speech, delving into the very essence of GloW’s vision and mission. You can watch her insightful address here as she elaborates further on the initiatives, research domains, and overall background of GloW.
We were also honored to have Prof. Michelle A. Williams, Dean of the Harvard School of Public Health, and Prof. Marcia C.de Castro, Chair of the Department of Global Health and Population at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, deliver informative speeches on prioritizing and investing in women’s health and well-being.
Prof. Frank B. Hu
Prof. Frank B. Hu, Chair of the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, also shared invaluable insights into eastern and western dietary patterns and their health benefits.
Prof. Walter Willett
Furthermore, Prof. Walter Willett, Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, addressed the crucial theme of sustainability, shedding light on the importance of adopting plant-based diets to promote planetary health.
Prof. Jie Qiao
Moreover, in a remarkable session on proteomic research, Prof. Jie Qiao, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, imparted profound knowledge on cutting-edge insights into human embryonic development and its potential clinical applications.
Together, their expertise not only set an inspiring tone for the entire event but also ignited engaging discussions that resonated throughout the conference.
Highlighted Sessions
Rising Star
Workshop
○ Dr. Ling-Jun Li, Assistant Director at GloW, shares preliminary findings underlining the superior predictive capability of continuous glucose monitoring in the early detection of gestational diabetes mellitus
○ Dr. Wei Wei Pang, Lactation Lead at GloW, examining the intergenerational impact of human milk and lactation – the connection between pregnancy health, breastfeeding success, and milk composition
○ Dr. Jiaxi Yang, Nutrition and Lifestyle Lead at GloW, discussion on lifestyle and cardiometabolic health, aiming to minimize the disparity for Asian women by drawing in evidence from the West
Diverse Session Themes and Studies
○ Nutrition, Fertility, Cardiometabolic Health, Cancer,
Intergenerational Health, Cohort Studies, Lifestyle
Intervention, Translational Research
○ Danish National Birth Cohort, PREDIMED, Singapore Chinese
Health Study, and GUSTO
Translational Lifestyle Coaching for Women’s Health
○ Star Coach Mckenna Smet on the latest fitness technologies
and impact of optimal food intake timing
○ Mr. Greg Drescher, Senior Advisor at the Culinary Institute of
America (CIA), on the Menus of Change and the role of professional kitchens n women’s health
○ Chef Mai Pham’s cooking demonstration of a healthy and
flavourful Asian dish, inspired by her Star Ginger concept on
school campuses in the US
Panel Discussions
○ Discussions on challenges as well as the opportunities for
promoting healthy diets, featuring experts including Dr. Lilian Cheung, Director of Health Promotion and Communication at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of public Health, Chef Eve Felder, Managing Director of the CIA in
Singapore, and Chef Ivan Brehm, chef-owner of the one Michelin-starred restaurant Nouri
Thank You and Acknowledgements
A heartfelt thank you to our exceptional contributors – the conference steering committee, NUSMed event team, MICE Studio, all invited speakers, generous sponsors, and dedicated volunteers.
Upcoming Events
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The journey continues! Save the date for GloW’s Gala Dinner in May 2024, a celebration of (theme). Plus, mark your calendars for our second Women’s Health Conference in October 2024. Stay tuned for more details!
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