Dr. Neufeld began her career in an academic position at the National Institute of Public Health in Mexico where she led a variety of implementation research and impact evaluation studies to improve the impact potential of social protection programs in Mexico and the region. She then brought her passion for improving the generation and utilization of evidence in program design and delivery to non-governmental organizations, most recently the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, before joining FAO as the Director of Food and Nutrition Division since early 2022. Dr. Neufeld is the President of the International Union of Nutrition Scientists (IUNS), the Past-Chair of the Micronutrient Forum Steering Committee, and a former board member of the American Society of Nutrition. She has been the member of several WHO and other technical advisory groups. She has published over 150 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters and holds a Doctoral and a Master’s degrees in International Nutrition from Cornell University.

Prof. Bin Cong is a highly esteemed expert in the field of forensic medicine and pathophysiology. He holds a distinguished position as a member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and serves as a PhD advisor for forensic medicine and pathophysiology at the College of Forensic Medicine, Hebei Medical University. Additionally, he is actively involved in various professional activities, including his role as a consultant for the Division of Neuropsychopharmacology, Chinese Pharmacology Society, and as a permanent member of the editorial board of the Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology. 

Over the last 40 years, he has made significant contributions to forensic teaching and research. His pioneering work in forensic molecular genetics since the 1980s has been instrumental in advancing the field. In the 1990s, he embarked on comprehensive research focused on the separation and purification of toxic natural compounds found in traditional Chinese medicine and their toxicological effects. This groundbreaking work has addressed critical scientific and technological challenges in forensic cases, further enhancing the understanding of toxicology in forensic medicine. 

In addition to his accomplishments in forensic science, Prof. Cong has also made significant strides in understanding the molecular regulation mechanisms of cholecystokinin (CCK) on plasmacytoid dendritic cells and the immunopathological mechanisms of autoimmune diseases. His research in these areas has yielded remarkable breakthroughs and gained international recognition.

Professor Hyun-Sook Kim has worked as a Council member of the International Union of Nutritional Sciences since 2017 and is currently serving as the President-Elect of IUNS. She is a highly respected professor in the Department of Food and Nutrition at Sookmyung Women's University in Seoul, Korea, where she has been teaching since 1993. Professor Kim has a strong research interest in the area of Nutritional Immunology and Nutrition in Aging. She has published over 150 research paper publications and presentations, showcasing her expertise in the field. Recently, she has conducted application-based nutrition intervention studies, implementing diet modulation to prevent chronic diseases. Beyond her research, Professor Kim is dedicated to capacity building programs for young scientists, with an aim of improving the health of populations by securing adequate healthy and safe nutrition. Her contributions to the field of nutritional science have made her an influential figure, respected by her peers across the globe.

Dr. Hisanori Kato is a Project Professor at Kagawa Nutrition University. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Tokyo in 1990. He served as a guest researcher at the Diabetes Branch, National Institutes of Health, USA (1991-1993). He then became an Associate Professor at Utsunomiya University in 1993 and at the University of Tokyo in 1999. He became a Project Professor at the University of Tokyo in 2009 and has been in his current position since 2023. Dr. Kato’s recent research focus is the evaluation of the effects of food components by making use of various omics technologies. He has received several awards including “The Japan Society of Nutrition and Food Science Award for Excellence in Research” in 2015. Dr. Kato has just completed his two-year term as the president of the Japan Society of Nutrition and Food Science. He served as the chair of the Organizing Committee of the 22nd International Congress of Nutrition (IUNS-ICN 2022). He is also the chair of the Federation of Japanese Nutrition Societies.

Ms. Pek Yee Chow (周鉍鐿) graduated as a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics from University of Kentucky and a Master in Nutrition & Dietetics from University of Sydney. 

 She is working at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital in Singapore as a Principal Dietitian and the Head of Yishun Health Nutrition & Dietetics Department. Her previous workplaces include National Kidney Foundation in Singapore and Renal Nutrition Support Programme at National University Health System. She has more than 15 years’ experience in dietetics fields and has been specializing in kidney failure patients. 

Ms. Chow has given numerous professional and public talks relating to a wide variety of nutrition-related topics. She is actively involved in Singapore Nutrition and Dietetics Association as various office-bearers since 2000 and has been the president from 2008 to 2018. She has also held regional positions such as the President for Federation of Asian Nutrition Societies (2011-2014) and has now been an Honorary Council Member in the Federation of Asian Nutrition Societies since 2019.