DSM is to facilitate the next International Carotenoid Society (ICS) conference, which will take place in Lucerne, Switzerland from 9-14 July 2017. According to the company, the symposium will bring together leading scientific experts from across the world to present and discuss the latest advances in the carotenoids field, including their role in supporting human health and wellbeing.
Dr. Wolfgang Schalch, principal scientist at DSM, has recently been honoured by the ICS with the Presidential Award for ‘achievements in ocular carotenoids research and dedicated service to the carotenoids field’. Schalch has been involved in clinical and experimental research into carotenoids, with a particular emphasis on the role of lutein and zeaxanthin in eye health, and has been a councillor of the International Carotenoid Society since 2008.
“We are thrilled that our application to facilitate the ICS Symposium 2017 has been successful and we look forward to bringing renowned carotenoids experts together in an interesting and informative scientific program,” said Professor Manfred Eggersdorfer, senior vice president, nutrition science and advocacy at DSM and professor for healthy ageing at the University of Groningen. “The decision by the ICS is a great recognition of the role DSM plays in advancing carotenoids research. The event will be an excellent opportunity to strengthen relationships between key scientists all over the world, as we work to communicate the function and importance carotenoids have in supporting health and wellbeing.”
