- Venue Taj Vivanta, Coimbatore
- Date 31st January & 1st February 2026
About
Institute of Nutrigenetics (ION)
ION stands at the forefront of precision nutrition research and education, leading the transformation of how genes, diet, and lifestyle intersect to influence health. As India’s first dedicated institute in this domain, we take immense pride in offering advanced omnic programs in Gut Microbiome, Nutrigenetics, Nutriepigenetics, Pharmacogenetics Courses to name few, meticulously curated to empower future-ready professionals.
Our Vision
At ION, our mission is to revolutionise the science of nutrition through the power of genomics shaping a future where nutrition is not one-size-fits-all but truly personalised. This conference is a testament to that vision, creating a space where knowledge meets innovation to redefine the future of dietetics and healthcare.
Conference Theme & Overview
Advancing the Science of Personalized Nutrition
The Nutriome Conference 2026 represents a milestone in the evolution of modern nutrition, an international convergence of science, innovation, and practice. Designed to be a holistic and immersive experience, the conference brings together leading minds from nutrition, genetics, medicine, biotechnology and data science to reimagine how we understand food, genes and health.
At the Institute of Nutrigenetics (ION), Coimbatore, our mission is to bridge the gap between research and real-world practice through evidence-based dialogue and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The Nutriome Conference embodies this mission, providing a dynamic platform where science meets strategy, and innovation translates into impact.
We are dedicated to fostering an environment that nurtures learning, discovery, and inspiration by offering.
The technical sessions are carefully designed to capture the depth of modern precision nutrition, addressing both molecular understanding and translational potential.
Exceptional Learning Opportunities
In-depth, interactive sessions tailored for healthcare professionals, nutritionists, and researchers to translate cutting-edge genomic science into meaningful clinical and preventive strategies.
Showcasing New Research
Dedicated oral and poster presentation sessions spotlighting the latest findings, methodologies, and innovations from emerging and established researchers across India and abroad.
Inspiring Future Innovators
Engaging and thought-provoking activities crafted for students to learn, network, and be mentored by global experts, encouraging curiosity and leadership in the next generation of nutrition scientists.
Nutriome 2026
Key focus areas include
Key focus areas include
Nutrigenetics
Unraveling the intricate gene diet interactions that influence health, disease risk, and therapeutic outcomes.
Gut Microbiome
Translating microbiome discoveries into personalized dietary interventions that promote resilience, balance, and optimal gut health.
Epigenetics
Investigating how nutrition can shape the epigenome, with implications for metabolic health, cancer prevention, and longevity.
AI & Precision Nutrition
Exploring the transformative role of artificial intelligence, data analytics, and bioinformatics in predicting nutrient responses and designing individualized diet plans.
The Nutriome Conference 2026 is not just an event, it is a movement to redefine the science of nutrition in the genomic era. It aims to cultivate a shared vision where nutritional care is personalized, predictive, and preventive, creating a foundation for a healthier and more resilient global population.
By uniting visionaries, scientists, clinicians, and innovators, the conference aspires to ignite collaborative action that will accelerate the integration of nutrigenetics and nutriepigenetics into everyday healthcare.
Nutriome 2026
Our SPEAKERS
Dr. Rosita Gabbianelli
Full Professor of Biochemistry, Unit of Molecular Biology and Nutrigenomics, School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Italy.
Dr Debojyoti Dhar
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Co-founder Leucine Rich Bio Pvt Ltd, Bangalore, India.
Ms. Elena Panzeri
Ph.D scholar, Intus Biosciences, St Mary’s University, Twickenham, UK.
Dr. Darshit Patel
Chief Science Officer and Co Founder, Decode Age, Bangalore, India.
Dr. Omar
Associate Researcher at the Modeling and Intelligent Control Engineering Lab, University of Girona, Spain.
Dr. Challa Suresh
HOD – Cell Biology Division and AcSIR, ICMR NIN, Hyderabad, India.
Dr. Sanjeev Galande
Phd Biochemitry, Dean, School of Natural Sciences at Shiv Nadar University, Pune, India.
Dr. Ahmed El- Sohemy
Professor and Canada Research Chair in Nutrigenomics , University of Toronto.
Dr. Annalisa Terranegra
Founder - Laboratory of Precision Nutrition,
Sidra Medicine, Qatar.
Chief Editor - Nutrigenomics section of
Frontiers in Nutrition journal, Board Member of the
Nutrigenomics Organizations (NuGO).
International Conference on Precision Nutrition
Nutriome 2026 - Agenda
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM
31st January 2026
31st January 2026
Inaugural / Key note session
Technical Session – 1 : Nutritional Genomics
10:00 AM- 11: 00 AM
31st January 2026
31st January 2026
Session 01
Nutrition and the Genome: Foundations of Nutrigenomics
Dr. Challa Suresh, India.
HOD – Cell Biology Division and AcSIR ICMR NIN, India.11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
31st January 2026
31st January 2026
Tea Break
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
31st January 2026
31st January 2026
Session 02
Fundamentals of Genomics: Laying the Foundation for Nutrigenetics
Dr. Ahmed El- Sohemy, Canada.
Professor and Canada Research Chair in Nutrigenomics, University of Toronto, Cananda.12:45 PM – 1:00 PM
31st January 2026
31st January 2026
Session 03
Industry Expert Talk
Gene Support
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM
31st January 2026
31st January 2026
Lunch Break
Technical Session – 2 : Nutriepigenetics
02:00 PM – 03: 30 PM
31st January 2026
31st January 2026
Session 04
Nutrition and the Epigenome: The Molecular Bridge
Dr. Sanjeev Galande, India.
Dean of School of Natural Science, Shiv Nadar University.03:30 PM- 04:00 PM
31st January 2026
31st January 2026
Tea Break
04:00 PM – 05:00 PM
31st January 2026
31st January 2026
Session 05
Epigenetic Advances Research in Cancer and Aging
Dr. Rosita Gabbianelli, Italy.
Full Professor of Biochemistry, Unit of Molecular Biology and Nutrigenomics, School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Italy.Technical Session 3: Gut Microbiome and Personalised Nutrition
09:00 AM - 10: 00 AM
1st February 2026
1st February 2026
Session 06
Microbiome in Clinical research
Dr. DebJyoti Dhar, India.
Co- Founder, Leucine Rich Bio Private Limited, Bangalore.10:00 AM - 11: 00 AM
1st February 2026
1st February 2026
Session 07
Why Microbiome base diet still remain unsolved , until now?
Dr. Darshit Patel, India.
Chief Science Officer and Co Founder, Decode Age, Bangalore, India.11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
1st February 2026
1st February 2026
Tea Break
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
1st February 2026
1st February 2026
Session 08
Evidence from Translating Gut-Microbiome signatures into Personalized Nutrition interventions.
Ms. Elena Panzeri, UK.
Intus Biosciences , Phd Scholar in Gut brain Axis Disorder , St Mary’s University, Twickenham.12:45 PM – 1:00 PM
1st February 2026
1st February 2026
Session 09
Industry Expert Talk
Genome, AI
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM
1st February 2026
1st February 2026
Lunch Break
Technical Session – 4 : AI & Precision Nutrition
02:00 PM – 03: 00 PM
1st February 2026
1st February 2026
Session 10
Precision Nutrition in Reproductive Health
Dr. Annalisa Terranegra, Qatar.
Founder - Laboratory of Precision Nutrition, Sidra Medicine, Qatar.Chief Editor - Nutrigenomics section of Frontiers in Nutrition journal, Board Member of the Nutrigenomics Organizations (NuGO).
03:00 PM – 04:00 PM
1st February 2026
1st February 2026
Session 11
AI in Precision Nutrition
Dr. Omer Mujahid, Spain.
Associate Researcher, Modeling & Intelligent Control Engineering Lab, University of Girona.04:00 PM- 04:30 PM
1st February 2026
1st February 2026
Tea Break
04:30 PM – 05:00 PM
1st February 2026
1st February 2026
Session 12
Precision Nutrition – The Future of Nutrition: Clinical Perspectives
Dr. Ahmed El- Sohemy, Canada.
Professor and Canada Research Chair in Nutrigenomics , University of Toronto.05:00 PM- 05:30 PM
1st February 2026
1st February 2026
Valedictory and awards ceremony
Our Partners
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