The Department of Clinical Nutrition in connection with the 10th Anniversary Celebrations of the Master’s Programme in Clinical Nutrition, is proud to organize an International Conference – ASCEND 2025: Amrita Scientific Conference on Evidence-Based Nutrition and Dietetics. The event will take place from March 14 to 16, 2025, at the B-Block Auditorium, Amrita Hospital, Kochi.
The conference, in collaboration with the Indian Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (IAPEN), focuses on translating evidence into effective interventions in the field of nutrition and dietetics. It aims to bring together experts, practitioners, and researchers to share insights, innovative approaches, and advancements in evidence-based nutritional practices.
Mark your calendars for this significant event in clinical nutrition and dietetics and join us in celebrating a decade of excellence in the Master’s Programme.
Diabetes
GI Disorders
Transplant Nutrition
Cancer
Intensive Care
Neuro Nutrition
Obesity
Adolescent
Maternal and Child
Geriatrics
Submissions Start
Submission Deadline
Late Breaking Submission Deadline
Presentation Confirmation Oral/Poster
Presentation Confirmation Late Breaking
Day 1 (14/03/2025)
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP (2.00 PM-5.00 PM) – Structured Medical Nutrition Training to Identify Malnutrition – Dr. Shilpa Varma
Day 2 (15/03/2025)
Chief Guest: Mr. Prasad (Minister of Agriculture)
Guest of Honour: Dr.Renuka Jayatissa
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8.00 AM-9.00 AM |
Registration |
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9.00 AM-9.10 AM |
Welcome address |
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9.10 AM-9.30 AM |
Ms. Lekha Nutritional management in Celiac Disease |
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9.30 AM-9.50 AM |
Dr. Leena Saju Glutaric Aciduria Type 1: Dietary Interventions for Better Outcomes |
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9.50 AM-10.10 AM |
Dr. Remya Paul Nutritional Challenges and their Management in Geriatric Health |
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10.10 AM-10.30 AM |
Break |
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10.30 AM-11.30 AM |
Inauguration |
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11.30 AM-11.50 AM |
Dr. Renuka Jayatissa Integrating Evidence Based Nutrition Interventions for NCD Management |
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11.50 AM-12.10 PM |
Dr. Ritu Sudhakar Dietary approaches to IBD |
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12.10 PM-12.30 PM |
Dr. Eileen Candy Navigation Nutrition from Pre to Post Transplant |
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12.30 PM-12.50 PM |
Mr. Shivshankar Timmanpyati Cancer as a Inflammatory Nutritional Disorder |
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12.50 PM-1.10 PM |
Panel discussion |
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1.10 PM-2.00 PM |
Lunch Break |
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2.00 PM-2.20 PM |
Dr. Shilpa Varma Obesity in Adolescents |
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2.20 PM-2.40 PM |
Dr. Dave Hostler Exercise Induced Muscle Damage in Subjects Following Vegetarian and Mixed Diets |
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2.40 PM-3.00 PM |
Ms. Sreemathy Venkataraman Nutritional management in Neuro degenerative diseases |
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3.00 PM-3.20 PM |
Dr. Judith Beto Evidence Based Nutrition Research in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) |
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3.30 PM-3.50 PM |
Dr. Shanti Dhandapani Synergy in Dietetics: The Power of Collaborative Research and Successful Interventions |
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3.50 PM -4.20 PM |
Panel discussion |
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4.20 PM |
High Tea |
Day 3 (16/03/2025)
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9.30 AM -9.50 AM |
Ms. Sherin Thomas The Role of Gut Microbiota in Diabetes: Can Diet Alter the Outcome? |
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9.50 AM-10.10 AM |
Dr. Sindhu S Preventing Gestational Diabetes: Could Early Nutrition Be the Answer? |
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10.10 AM-10.30AM |
Ms. Charu Dua Myths Fact and Challenges in Assessing and Planning Diet in Liver Cirrhosis |
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10.30 AM-10.45AM |
Panel Discussion-Moderator |
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10.45 AM-11.00 AM |
Break |
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11.00 AM-11.20AM |
Ms. Anu Zacharia Benefits and Risks of Parenteral Nutrition |
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11.20 AM-11.40AM |
Dr Janci Rani Building Nutrition Resilience in the Community: An evidence -Based Approach to Diet and Health |
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11.40 AM-12.00 PM |
Dr. Mumtaz Khalid Ismail Adolescent PCOD and Lifestyle Changes: Paving the Path to Recovery |
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12.00 PM-12.15 PM |
Panel Discussion |
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12.15 PM -12.30 PM
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Valedictory function and Awards |
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12.30 PM |
Lunch |
PARALLEL SESSIONS:
| 12.00 PM- 1.00 PM | Oral Presentation PhD |
| 2.00 PM-3.00 PM | Oral Presentation PG |
All selected abstracts submitted within the deadline of 20 February, 2025, will be published in the Book of Abstracts which will have an ISBN number and can be counted as a publication.
For any query regarding abstract submission, please contact/email Ms.Fathima Najeeb/ Ms.Preethika (0484 6687959/ ascend2025.aims@gmail.com) with the following details.
Reference Number (provided after payment for registration):
Title (Mr./ Ms./ Mrs./ Dr./ Prof.):
First Name:
Middle Name:
Last Name:
Contact Number:
Query in brief:
M. V. Thampi
Chief Program Administrator, Amrita Centre for Allied Health Sciences
Dr. Priya Pillai
Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Nutrition, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Akshara S.
Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Nutrition, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
