A year of research activities: a two-day update on the project's advancements. Focus on young researchers.

On Monday, January 29, and Tuesday, January 30, 2024, the first event of dissemination of the OnFoods project advancement will take place with a specific focus on the activities of young researchers. The international reviewers of the project will be present promoting a wide discussion on achievements and future directions.

Spoke leaders will introduce the current state of the ongoing research developed within each spoke followed by a detailed analysis of a selection of projects presented by young researchers hired in OnFoods.

On the second day, there will be also a session dedicated to dissemination aspects chaired by representatives of the young researchers. The development of young talents and their contribution to knowledge and innovation is indeed central to the OnFoods project, in line with the PNRR guidelines.

The event, which takes place at the Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences of the University of Milan, will be a unique opportunity for dissemination, exchange, and networking.
 

January 29, Day 1

8:30 - 9:30. Welcome and Registration

9:30 - 9:45. Opening of the Event

• Director of the Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences of the University of Milan

• Prof. Patrizia Riso (Coordinator of the Scientific Committee OnFoods, Leader Spoke 4)

• Prof. Daniele Del Rio (Chair of the Board OnFoods Foundation)

• Prof. Marina Heinonen (Professor of Food Safety, University of Helsinki)

• Prof. Vincenzo Fogliano (Professor of Food Quality and Design, University of Wageningen)

9:45 - 11:15. Spoke 1 - Global Sustainability

• Overview of research projects advancement by Prof. Filippo Arfini

• In-depth analysis of selected projects involving OnFoods-recruited researchers by Dr. Anna Linda De Rosa and Dr. Rungsaran Wongprawams

• Discussion with the Reviewers

11:15 - 11:30. Coffee Break

11:30 - 13:00. Spoke 2 - Smart and Circular Food System and Distribution

• Overview of research projects advancement by Dr. Antonio Moretti

• In-depth analysis of selected projects involving OnFoods-recruited researchers by Dr. Francesca Annunziata and Dr. Giulia Leni

• Discussion with the Reviewers

13:00 - 14:30. Lunch

14:30 - 16:00. Spoke 3 - Food Safety of Traditional and Novel Foods

• Overview of research projects advancement by Prof. Maria De Angelis

• In-depth analysis of selected projects involving OnFoods-recruited researchers by Dr. Claudia Cortimiglia and Dr. Tamil Selvi

• Discussion with the Reviewers

16:15 - 16:30. Coffee Break

16:30 - 17:45. Spoke 4 - Food Quality and Nutrition

• Overview of research projects advancement by Prof. Patrizia Riso

• In-depth analysis of selected projects involving OnFoods-recruited researchers by Dr. Andrea Bresciani and Dr. Leonardo Mancini

• Discussion with the Reviewers

January 30, Day 2

8:30 - 10:00: Spoke 5 - Lifelong Nutrition

• Overview of research projects advancement by Prof. Annamaria Colao

• In-depth analysis of selected projects involving OnFoods-recruited researchers by Dr. Walter Currenti and Dr. Angela Catapano

• Discussion with the Reviewers

10:00 - 10:15: Coffee Break

10:15 - 11:45: Spoke 6 - Tackling Malnutrition

• Overview of research projects advancement by Prof. Hellas Cena

• In-depth analysis of selected projects involving OnFoods-recruited researchers by Dr. Francesca Coperchini and Dr. Zaira Spinello

• Discussion with the Reviewers

11:45 - 13:15: Spoke 7 - Policy Behaviour and Education

• Overview of research projects advancement by Prof. Matteo Vittuari

• In-depth analysis of selected projects involving OnFoods-recruited researchers by Dr. Lucia Tecuta and Dr. Marco Buzzelli

• Discussion with the Reviewers

13:00 - 14:15: Lunch

14:15 - 15:45: Young Researchers Event

• Dr. Claudia Favari, Dr. Caterina Rettore, Dr. Michele Maccari, Dr. Sonia Massari

14:45 - 16:00: Final Remarks and Conclusions

16:00 - 16:30: Satellite Event

• Dissemination Strategy: How to Build the OnFoods Community Blog?