Welcome to the 6th Beer and Health Symposium: From myths to science

PROGRAMME

09:30    Opening by Chairman
              Professor Kok (Netherlands)

SESSION 1: Consumer perceptions

09:35    "Consumers' myths on beer" - Presentation
             Professor Kok (Netherlands)

09:45    Opening address: The Mediterranean diet as intangible cultural heritage (UNESCO): role of fermented drinks
             Presentation
             Prof. Serra-Majem (Spain)

10:00   The Beer Story - Presentation
              Dr. Philliskirk (UK)

10:20   Panel discussion

10:40   COFFEE BREAK

SESSION 2: Health benefits

11:15   Does beer play a sole role in alcohol and health symphony? - Presentation
             Dr. Iacoviello (Italy) 

11:40   Why moderate beer consumption is beneficial for cardiovascular health - Presentation
             Dr. Hendriks (Netherlands)  

12:05   Is beer consumption responsible for the beer belly? - Presentation
             Prof. Astrup (Denmark)

12:30   Silicon, ethanol and connective tissue health: a case for moderate beer consumption - Presentation
              Prof. Powell (UK)

12:55   Panel discussion & chairman’s comments on the morning session

13:15   LUNCH

SESSION 3: Social wellbeing

14:30   Anthropology of drinking: Can social sciences help understanding excessive consumption of certain types of alcoholic drinks?
             Presentation in french with translation
             Prof. Nahoum-Grappe (France)

14:55   Beer and other alcoholic beverages: the possible role in cognitive decline - Presentation
             Dr. Solfrizzi (Italy)

15:20   Beer after exercise: Yes or no? - Presentation
             Prof. Castillo (Spain)

15:45   Non-alcoholic beer: a good drink for lactating mothers
             Dr. Hernández Aguilar (Spain)         

16:05   Panel discussion & chairman’s closing comments

16:30   RECEPTION