Upload
vscchiang
View
25
Download
4
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Society of Food Associated Disciplines
Introduction SOFAD is an association which brings together social, career and academic
opportunities for individuals interested in a range of food associated disciplines
(Food Science, Nutrition, Food Safety, Food Process Engineering, Dietetics,
Population Health Nutrition, Exercise Nutrition and Wine Science).
It also raises awareness of the importance of these disciplines.
Upcoming Events
Society of Food Associated Disciplines
SOFAD Newsletter M A Y 2 0 1 4 — I S S U E 2
MAY JUNE JULY
Opportunities in Food and
Wine (Networking Lecture)
Galbraith’s Ale House
Brewery Tour
Nutrition Cooking Skills
Class
Monthly SOFAD Lightning Seminar
Past Events 2013
Founded in June 2013 by
Vic Shao-Chih Chiang
SOFAD Opening - Expo Stall
SOFAD Opening - Lecture Briefings
Social Event - Meet, Greet and Drinks
Careers Insights in the Food Industry
A talk from Fonterra. Delivered by
Fonterra graduate recruitment
manager, Ongelle Buckley and dairy
technologist, Yi-Chern Lee.
Nutrition and Dietetics Career and
Academic Talk
Delivered by Beef & Lamb NZ
Nutrition manager, Fiona Greig and
University of Auckland Lecturer, Dr.
Andrea Braakhuis.
2014
SOFAD Welcome
Fresher’s and Orientation Stall
SOFAD Welcome - Shadows Meet
and Greet
Careers Insight Event
Four speakers with different
backgrounds in food science, wine
science, dietetics and food engineering -
Trang Duong, Amy Liu, Toby Gundesen
and Dr. Frank Benkwitz.
Social Event - Silo Park Night Market
Lightning Seminar Series
Consists of multiple 5 minutes oral
presentation in topics around food
associated disciplines followed by a
small group networking discussion.
M A Y 2 0 1 4 — I S S U E 2
S O F A D N E W S L E T T E R
M A Y 2 0 1 4 — I S S U E 2
Genetic discovery points to bigger yields in tomato
Florigen is a gene that controls the flower production in
tomato production dramatically increased. This
provided insight for scientists to carryout future
modification work in this gene to enable higher level of
tomato productions.
By Cold Spring Harbour Laboratory
Half of meat product samples contained DNA of wrong animals
In the UK, meat samples obtained from multiple cities were tested and 50% of the
samples were found to contain DNA from unmentioned species, demonstrating the
wide spread contamination of meat. In 20% of the samples, the DNA of the undeclared
species was a major ingredient, accounting for levels between 60 – 100%.
By The Guardian
Current News
S O F A D N E W S L E T T E R
Current News Mechanism elucidated: How smell perception influences
food intake
It was discovered I a mice model, the endocannabinoid
system, involving CB1 cannabinoid receptors, controls
neuron signaling pathways from the olfactory system. This
endocannabinoid system is influenced by appetite signals and
can in turn impact on the responsiveness of the olfactory
system, thus partially explaining the physiological perception
of food through the sense of smell.
By INSERM
Nutraceutical intervention improves older adult’s cognitive functioning
A recently developed nutraceutical named “NT-020” contains extracts from blueberries and green tea
in combination with vitamin D3 and amino acids, including carnosine. A clinical trial, involving
105 healthy adults above 65 years of age, demonstrated significant improvement in the cognitive
processing speed.
By University of South Florida
905 Kids ill in Shizuoka norovirus outbreak
Thirteen public elementary schools were closed in Hamamtsu
(Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan) due to the mass outbreak of food
poisoning, where more than 905 pupils, including 40 teachers
and staff were affected. Norovirus was identified as a source of
this food poisoning and is suspected to originate from the
school lunches.
By The Japan Times
S O F A D N E W S L E T T E R
M A Y 2 0 1 4 — I S S U E 2
S O F A D N E W S L E T T E R
Careers Pathway Dr. Robert Posey
Food Forensics Ltd.
Food Forensics is a commercial testing laboratory
committed to the enhancement of food traceability
and security, which involves using cutting edge
techniques within the field such as the Stable Isotope
Ratio Analysis (SIRA). The stable isotope
composition of a food product is determined by the
location and conditions of the product. We take
advantage of this “geographical fingerprint” to
enable us to determine country and region of origin
and even farming methods such as organic vs.
conventional fertilisers. After recent food scandals
such as the horse meat incident earlier last year, it is
now more important than ever to provide new tools
that will help improve food security and also
strengthen consumer confidence.
Inhae Kim
AAFC
The popularity and consumer perceived
importance of nutraceuticals (that can be
sourced from plants, animals,
microorganisms or marine sources) is a
growing market because people are
becoming more aware of the relations
between health and dietary components.
Once the development team have optimised
the laboratory scale synthesis or extraction,
the nutraceutical engineer is responsible for
up-scaling this manufacture to the industrial
level. The role is dynamic and includes
working with other nutraceutical engineers to
design, construct and operate on all aspects
of the manufacturing including by-product
processing, packaging and distribution.
Claire Turnbull
Mission Nutrition
I am a UK trained Dietitian and fitness trainer in
New Zealand. At Mission Nutrition, I run and
provide current and credible nutrition advice for
individuals and families. We also run workshops in
the workplace to inspire and motivate people to eat
well and take care of themselves. Alongside Mission
Nutrition, I am the Nutritionist for Healthy Food
Guide Magazine, the Millennium Institute of sport
and feature regularly on News Talk ZB and TVNZ
Breakfast. In the media my role is to help everyday
New Zealanders understand about how the food
they eat affects their body and health, as well as to
provide practical ideas and solutions to help people
eat well. Penguin has also recently published my
bestselling book – Lose Weight for Life.
M A Y 2 0 1 4 — I S S U E 2
Research at the University of Auckland Electrospinning Nano-Encapsulation
Dr. Neo Yun Ping; Professor Conrad Perera; School of
Chemical Sciences
Electrospinning is a technique that involves the application
of strong electrical field on a polymer solution. The high
surface area to volume ratio of the nano-fibres shows an
opportunity for the development of new and improved
encapsulation methods for the food industries. In our study,
we have successfully electrospun a food grade biopolymer,
zein into fibres with diameters ranging from 280–380 nm.
This food grade nanofabrication offers new approach to the
industry for the development of nano-encapsulated products
where the kinetic process surrounding release can be
manipulated through various electrospinning parameters. It
could be used as bioactive packaging which could provide a
better solution to food packaging industries over the
increasing concern about synthetic plastics.
Greenshell Mussel Engineering
Meng Zhou; Professor Murat Balaban; Department of
Chemical & Materials Engineering
The objective of my research study was to compare the lipid
classes and fatty acid profiles of oils extracts from both male
and female New Zealand GreenshellTM mussel samples
that are raw, heated or high pressure processed. This
research combined the food nutritional chemistry and
different food engineering processing treatments, that aids in
the investigation of the medical functional effects of our
unique GreenshellTM mussels. It was a great experience to
work in food engineering where I could apply the strong
science aspect with engineering work in real practical
business.
Cyclic Voltammetry Antioxidant Analysis
Hande Karaosmanoglu; Associate Professor Paul
Kilmartin; Associate Professor Jadranka Travas-Sejdic;
School of Chemical Sciences
Antioxidants are important food and beverage components,
but current determination techniques have various
disadvantages in aspects of time, sensitivity and
interference. We have used cyclic voltammetry to provide a
very effective antioxidant analysis for tea and coffee
samples, and have improved the electrode sensitivity by
including a special conducting polymer electrode layer.
Conducting polymers are of interest in their own right, and
their discovery as plastics that conduct electricity involved
the New Zealander, Alan MacDiarmid, who received the
Nobel Prize in Chemistry for this work in 2000. In
comparison with pure antioxidant compounds and several
phenolic and antioxidant assays, the findings showed that
the electrochemical sensor is easy to handle and provides
rapid results.
S O F A D N E W S L E T T E R
M A Y 2 0 1 4 — I S S U E 2
The Committee
President
Janine Lawton
Representative of SOFAD
Leading and organising SOFAD
executive members
Organisation and running of
meetings
Delegator and overseer of major
tasks
Inspiring and motivating
Vice President & Treasurer
Linh Ta
Assistance with th eleading and
organising of SOFAD
Financial recording, planning and
budgeting
Manage funding applications
Correspondence and communication
with SOFAD members
Advisor
Trang Duong
Gerneral Advisory
Connection with external relations
Provide support for club activities
and organisation
Head Events Co-Ordinator
Brianna Dean
Leading events organisation
Delegation of tasks relating to
events
Promotion and running of events
External communicationrelating
with events
Financial management of events
Newletter content reviewer
Events Co-Ordinators
Shirley Li, Wayne Lee & Agata
Djongianto
Events organisation
Promotion of events
Running of events
Photographer
Brian Fu & Seresa Lapaz
Photography for SOFAD related matters
Secretary
Charlie Chan
Internal communcaitons
Keeping non-financial records
Distributing minutes and agenda
Organisation of files and online
documenationa
Media Designer
Charlotte Oelofsen
Design of posters and other
documents
Graphic adveristing and promotion
Newletter content reviewer
Founder & Advisor
Vic Shao-Chih Chiang
General advisory
External communication
Lightning Seminar Series chairperson
Newsletter editorial lead
Website content moderator
External Communication
Shikha Punir
Lighting Seminar Series chairperson
Newletter content reviewer
Contact Details
Our email:
You can also find us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/uoasofad
Editorial Team
Vic Shao-Chih Chiang
Brianna Dean
Shikha Pundir
Charlotte Oelofsen
Society of Food Associated Disciplines