Committee Members | London Food Meeting | Beverage Summit

Yoshinori Marunaka

Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Japan Yoshinori MARUNAKA, M.D., Ph.D.

Prof. Marunaka is currently the President & Representative Director, Director of Clinic, and Director of Medical Research Institute, Kyoto Industrial Health Association, General Incorporated Foundation, Kyoto, Japan; Professor, Research Center for Drug Discovery and Pharmaceutical Development, Ritsumeikan University, Kusatsu, Japan; Professor Emeritus, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan. He received M.D. (1979), Ph.D. (1985) from Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan; National License of Physician and Surgeon, Japan (1979). He was Professor and Chairperson, Departments of Molecular Cell Physiology, Bio-Ionomics, and Respiratory Medicine, Dean for Student Affairs, and Director of Library and Center for Information & Multimedia Studies, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan. He was also an Associate Professor (Principal Investigator and Laboratory Head), Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute, and Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He also served as an Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, and a Research Associate, Department of Physiology and Biophysics, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, Texas, USA. He became an Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, Shiga University of Medical Science, Otsu, Japan just after graduation from Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine and was engaged in investigation on molecular mechanisms until leaving to USA. He was awarded “Vebleo Nanomedicine Scientist Award” (Sweden), “Marco Polo della Scienza Italiana” (Italy), The Premier's Research Excellence Award (Canada), Scholar Award(Medical Research Council of Canada) and Research Award from National Kidney Foundation (USA). He serves and served as the President, the Physiological Society of Japan; The President, International Society for Proton Dynamics in Cancer; The President, International Society for Cancer Metabolism; The Executive Director, The Membrane Society of Japan; Steering Committee Member, American Physiological Society (Epithelial Transport Group); Program Committee Member, American Thoracic Society; Chair of Grants and Awards Committee, International Society for Translational Medicine; Chairperson, 2019 Annual Meeting of the Membrane Society of Japan; 2013 Annual Symposium of the Membrane Society of Japan; the President, the 86th Annual Meeting of the Physiological Society of Japan; President, the 3rd Meeting of International Society for Proton Dynamics in Cancer. He serves and served as the Editor-in-Chief, the Chief Editor, Advisory Board Member, or Editorial board Member more than 30 international scientific journals. He has obtained more than 60 research grants, published more than 270 peer reviewed articles in international scientific journals, and provided more than 30 invited plenary lectures at international congresses and research conferences in addition to more than 300 presentations at scientific meetings. h-index 48, i10-index 194, Citation 7827.

Jeannie Houchins

Global Communications Executive United States

Jeannie Houchins, a seasoned professional in brand and corporate reputation communications, specializes in health, wellness, nutrition, and consumer packaged goods. Notably, she orchestrated and led the inaugural Global Coffee Week, showcasing her expertise in supporting C-suite executive thought leadership. Her adept management of brand and issues communication for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM, the world's largest sporting event, underscores her strategic prowess. An award-winning marketing communications leader and agency veteran, Jeannie has held senior roles at the most distinguished global public relations firms. Her core competency lies in building brands and business units, utilizing consumer insights to drive innovation, generate revenue, and scale business operations. Jeannie is known for coaching teams to embrace a shared purpose beyond individual contributions.
In addition to corporate achievements, Jeannie is a Registered Dietitian and provided her expertise to public health programs at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Her engagement with the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) focused on ensuring the accurate dissemination of sound food science education and messaging to demystify the intricacies of food ingredients, safety, and their impact on health. Jeannie holds a master's degree in communication from Tufts University and Emerson College. She earned her bachelor's in nutrition from the University of Minnesota. Actively involved in professional organizations, she served as the 2016-2018 Food, Nutrition, and Wellness Scientific Chair for IFT's Annual Meeting Scientific Program Advisory Panel. Additionally, she was an appointed judge for the International Association of Culinary Professional's cookbook competition, and volunteers for Table for Two (T2T), an award-winning international non-profit social enterprise addressing obesity and hunger issues. Her diverse certifications include Bean to Bar Chocolate, Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), and Creative Fragrance Development from the Fashion Institute of Technology. Jeannie is an active member of prominent associations, including the American Society of Nutrition, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine, Sports Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition, Institute of Food Technologists, New York Academy of Sciences, and the International Association of Culinary Professionals.

Yoshinori Marunaka

Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Japan

Prof. Marunaka is currently the President & Representative Director, Director of Clinic, and Director of Medical Research Institute, Kyoto Industrial Health Association, General Incorporated Foundation, Kyoto, Japan; Professor, Research Center for Drug Discovery and Pharmaceutical Development, Ritsumeikan University, Kusatsu, Japan; Professor Emeritus, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan. He received M.D. (1979), Ph.D. (1985) from Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan; National License of Physician and Surgeon, Japan (1979). He was Professor and Chairperson, Departments of Molecular Cell Physiology, Bio-Ionomics, and Respiratory Medicine, Dean for Student Affairs, and Director of Library and Center for Information & Multimedia Studies, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan. He was also an Associate Professor (Principal Investigator and Laboratory Head), Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute, and Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He also served as an Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, and a Research Associate, Department of Physiology and Biophysics, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, Texas, USA. He became an Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, Shiga University of Medical Science, Otsu, Japan just after graduation from Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine and was engaged in investigation on molecular mechanisms until leaving to USA. He was awarded “Vebleo Nanomedicine Scientist Award” (Sweden), “Marco Polo della Scienza Italiana” (Italy), The Premier's Research Excellence Award (Canada), Scholar Award(Medical Research Council of Canada) and Research Award from National Kidney Foundation (USA). He serves and served as the President, the Physiological Society of Japan; The President, International Society for Proton Dynamics in Cancer; The President, International Society for Cancer Metabolism; The Executive Director, The Membrane Society of Japan; Steering Committee Member, American Physiological Society (Epithelial Transport Group); Program Committee Member, American Thoracic Society; Chair of Grants and Awards Committee, International Society for Translational Medicine; Chairperson, 2019 Annual Meeting of the Membrane Society of Japan; 2013 Annual Symposium of the Membrane Society of Japan; the President, the 86th Annual Meeting of the Physiological Society of Japan; President, the 3rd Meeting of International Society for Proton Dynamics in Cancer. He serves and served as the Editor-in-Chief, the Chief Editor, Advisory Board Member, or Editorial board Member more than 30 international scientific journals. He has obtained more than 60 research grants, published more than 270 peer reviewed articles in international scientific journals, and provided more than 30 invited plenary lectures at international congresses and research conferences in addition to more than 300 presentations at scientific meetings. h-index 48, i10-index 194, Citation 7827.

Vintila Iuliana

Chair of Nutrition WG « Global Harmonization Initiative », France

Vintila Iuliana is actually Associate Professor, PhD in Food Science and Engineering. She is author of 23 books and book chapters in international and national publishing houses (Elsevier, Wiley, Lambert), first author and co-author for 13 articles in ISI journals and relevant ISI proceedings, 32 BDI scientific papers indexed in recognised international databases, 50 articles presented in national and international conferences and 20 articles revues. Also, she is member of prestigious international organisation such European Federation of Food Science and Technology (2009), Co-Chair WG Nutrition in Global Harmonization Initiative (since 2013), International Society of Food Engineering (2010), Balkan Environmental Association (2008), Global Environmental Standard (GES) Community of Interest (2011), European Academy for Education and Social Research (2012). She act as international projects expert for European Science Foundation, Eurostar Programme, EC « Expert area in the Participant Portal » and « Connecting Europe Facility », EU TAIEX, COST, EACEA. She is Guest Associate Editor and Research Topic Editor for “Frontiers in Food Science and Technology”, Regional Editor “Advance Journal of Food Science and Technology”, Academic Editor European Journal of Nutrition&Food Safety, Academic Editor of “Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition”, Editorial Board Member SciEdTech, Editorial Board Member „African Journal of Water Conservation and Sustainability”, Editorial board “Clinical Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics”, Editorial Board Member „International Journal of AgriScience, Editorial Board EC Nutrition, Editorial board “Clinical Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics”etc..

Ángel Paniagua Mazorra

Spanish National Research Council, Spain

He has a Bachelor's degree (1986) and a Doctor (1990) in Human Geography from the Autonomous University of Madrid. He is the first Spanish author with publications in journals such as Journal of Rural Studies or Land Use Policy or in classic journals of geographical thought. His contributions appear prominently in the main rural geography manuals written in English. External evaluator of more than 60 specialized scientific journals around the world. Scientific editor (in collaboration), in 1999 of the monographic issue on Environmental Policy and Sustainability (International Journal of Sociology); in 2006 (in collaboration), of the special issue on Public Policies, Sustainability and Rural Geography of the Bulletin of the Association of Spanish Geographers; and editor in 2008 of the special issue on Space Qualification in the Arbor magazine edited by the CSIC. Member of the writing and editorial committee of some relevant journals (ISI, SCOPUS) in Sociology and rural and environmental studies. He is currently a Member of Editorial Advisory Group. Environmental Studies book series. Cambridge Schol. Publs. Author of more than 150 publications in the main international and national magazines, essentially on environmental and social aspects of rural areas. Between March 2015 and November 2017, he was the first representative of the CSIC in the National Rural Network RRN-MAPAMA. He has participated in twenty research projects and contracts and on 5 occasions he has been PI in projects of the national research plan. Ángel's research presents four areas of interest: (1) geographic processes of social, environmental and cultural change in depopulated rural areas, (2) qualitative socio-environmental research, (3) theory and history of Rural Geography, (4) the relationships between society and nature and (5) 'geographies of' urban agriculture.