We are very pleased to announce the 10^th International Conference "Functional Foods and Bioactive Compounds in Health and Disease: Science and Practice" at the University of UCSB, in California, USA.

Welcome to University of California, Santa Barbara

The main goal of the Conference is to bring together experts in medicine, biology, and the food industry to discuss the contribution of functional foods and bioactive compounds in the prevention and management  of chronic diseases.

MAIN CONFERENCE TOPICS:

1. Bioactive Food Compounds: Sources and  Potential Benefits in Health;
2. Bioactive Food Compounds and Public Health;
3. Bioactive Food Compounds and Chronic Diseases;
4. Role of Bioactive Food Compounds in Nutrigenomics, Nutrigenetics, Proteomics, and Metabolomics;
5. Science and Practice: Functional Foods in the Management of Chronic Diseases: Obesity, Diabetes,             CVD, Cancer and other Chronic Diseases;
6. Research and Development of Functional Food Products.

For detailed information about conference topics please click here. 

CALL FOR ABSTRACT: The deadline for abstracts sabmission have been extended from December 31, 2011 to January 23. 2012. The entire abstract should have a maximum of 650 words(up to three pages). There is no fee for submitting a conference abstract. Within a week of abstract acceptance, authors are intended to pay the publication fee of $49. An abstract must be submitted with the intention that, deduce the abstract payment from your registration payment. First authors are expected to be the individuals who will register and pay the registration if accepted by conference committee, it will be presented by the first author. However, the abstract publication fee without  a conference registration is $49.00. Decisions on selection will be promptly communicated to the authors via E-mail. All contributions will be reviewed and excepted abstracts will be published in the conference proceeding book. Please, submit all abstracts electronically  by e-mail at ffc_usa@sbcglobal.net in attached file. Please see our sample abstract.

There is no charge for withdrawal of an abstract. In the case the first author cannot attend the conference and present, he/she must contact the conference organizing committee by e-mail at ffc_usa@sbcglobal.net    to provide notification of withdrawal or to request a substitute presenter. Withdrawals must be received before the December 31, 2011. Please note: Abstracts withdrawn after December 31, 2011 will be published and the first author will be expected to pay the abstract publication fee. The conference does not provide financial support nor registration fee waivers for any presentations.  

To avoid the last minute rush, submit your abstract in advance. Abstracts reaching the Conference Organizing Committee after December 31, 2011, 5 PM,  will not be accepted. For any information concerning publications please contact us at ffc_usa@sbcglobal.net. For more information about abstract submission please click  here.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR POSTER PRESENTATION: Conference Poster Presentations: Poster presentations provide an opportunity for the audience to get a clear visual of what the presenter is saying in a simple format. The most reasonable size for posters is 2.5 – 3.0 feet high by 3.5 - 4 feet wide.

Poster presentation recommendations:

1. The poster should clearly present the title, the author(s), affiliation(s), and a description of the research, highlighting the major elements that are covered in the abstract.

2. Remember that pictures, tables, and figures are key to any poster display

3. At least 50% of the surface area should be used for photos, graphs, diagrams.

4. Good use of color and the use black or dark blue for text. Too much color can be hard to read!

5. One or two large, high quality photographs attract attention.

6. Make it the title large and clear! Include author(s) name(s) and address. Your poster title should be easily readable from a distance of 3-4 meters.

7. We recommend the following sections on the poster: Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Tables, Figures, Results and Conclusions.

For more information about poster session, please click  here.

REGISTRATION FEES:  The registration fee will cover the Conference Proceedings (Abstracts), free trasportation from hotel to the university, lunch and refreshments during Conference days as well as 6 month membership to the FFC.

Cancellation Policy: Two months before conference: 75% refund, 45 days before conference: 50% refund, one month before conference: No refund. Refund will be sent after the congress. Notice of cancellation of registration must be received in writing to the Conference Secretariat:  ffc_usa@sbcglobal.net. We are now open for early registration  for which the deadline is October 31, 2011.

   Registration fees:

*Letter of verification required by E-mail 

Please note: space at this conference is limited and  will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

HOTEL INFORMATION: Special Hotel Pricing Available: Rooms have been reserved with the  hotel "Ramada Limited" in Santa Barbara. Attendees may call the hotel at 805-964-3511 or 800-654-1965 and mention being a part of the UCSB Functional Foods in Health and Disease Conference group to reserve their rooms. Reservations  for the  March 13-15, 2012 are available at the conference special rate of US $99 + tax per night or $119 + tax. This rate  is  available now through April 22, 2012. Also, hotel will provide FREE Shuttle Service to and From UCSB once a day. Hotel Features: Free Airport Shuttle, Free Continental Breakfast, Free High Speed Internet, and Pool.

Hotel Location: 4770 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, USA. Ph: 805-964-3511, Fax: 805-964-0075, web: www.sbramada.com . Contact to Drew Wakefield directly via Email: dwakefield@sbramada.com. 

For more information about the  the conference, please contact us by  E-mail at ffc_usa@sbcglobal.net or by phone at  (866) 464-6955 .  For international calls, please use  (1)-469-441-8272.