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Submit your abstract
Poster abstracts are now invited on the following topics. They should be submitted using the online abstract submission system S’ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre
Conference topics
Biotechnology: Opportunities for formulation and food structuring
Sustainable raw materials and processes
Beyond cook 'n' look - mechanistic approaches to food structure design
Novel methods for characterisation of food structure and functionality
Improving health through food structuring
Food as a soft material
Notes for authors
Successfully submitted abstracts will be acknowledged with an electronic receipt including an abstract reference number, which should be quoted in all correspondence. Allow at least 2 hours for your receipt to be returned to you.
You can submit as many abstracts to the conference for review as you would like. If, after the review by the committee, you have more than one paper accepted for the conference, you will need to register to attend, and pay an additional paper fee for each additional paper (i.e., for the 2nd, 3rd, 4th papers – not the 1st). Please note this is for papers that you are the presenting author of, not papers that you are co-author of. At least one author of the accepted abstract must register to attend the meeting to present their work and answer questions. Only talks and posters of registered participants will be scheduled in the program.
For revisions or queries regarding papers already submitted:
If you do not receive acknowledgement for your abstract submission or you wish to make any essential revisions to an abstract already submitted, please DO NOT RESUBMIT your abstract, as this may lead to duplication. Please contact the Conference Content Executive S’ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre with details of any revisions or queries, and quote your reference number if you have one.
Please do not email credit card information under any circumstances.
Food rheology and microstructure characterization using microrheology
Presented by LS Instruments AG
Tuesday 8th October
7:30 – 8:00: Breakfast (sponsored by LS Instruments AG and provided for all participants with advance workshop registration)
8:00 – 8:45: Workshop
Rheological characterization of food ingredients and products is crucial for formulation design, stability prediction, manufacturability assessment, and quality control. Microrheology is a newer class of methods which offers easy, non-invasive testing within sealed containers and gives rapid access to rheological properties across an exceptionally broad span of frequencies. It is also particularly well suited to tracking dynamic processes such as gelation or the evolution of instability phenomena.
The workshop will cover the basics of microrheology, compare it with traditional methods, discuss its pros and cons as well as suitable sample types and analysis techniques, and demonstrate its use in analyzing food textures, stability and quality. Attendees can interact with the speaker through a Q&A session, making this workshop beneficial for anyone interested in microrheology, from novices to seasoned practitioners.
Breakfast sponsored by LS Instruments AG and provided for all participants with advance workshop registration
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Author workshop on "Publishing with Food Structure" at the 6th FSFS
We are excited to announce that at the upcoming 6th Food Structure and Functionality Symposium (FSFS), Food Structure will be hosting an exclusive author workshop titled "Publishing with Food Structure."
Workshop details:
Date: Monday 7th October 2024
Time: 17:30 – 18:30
Venue: Auditorium B
Join us for an insightful session led by the esteemed Editor-in-Chief, Professor Sonia Calligaris, and our dedicated Associate Editors, including Dr. Laura Mascaraque. They will share valuable insights into the publishing process with Food Structure, offering attendees a unique opportunity to learn about common submission issues and best practices to enhance the quality of their manuscripts.
Key highlights:
1. Overview of the submission and review process
2. Tips on avoiding common pitfalls
3. Guidance on improving manuscript quality
4. Q&A session with the editorial team
Whether you are a seasoned researcher or new to academic publishing, this workshop is designed to provide you with practical advice and insider knowledge to navigate the complexities of publishing in a high-impact journal. Don't miss this chance to gain a competitive edge in your research career. We look forward to your participation!
For any inquiries, please contact Cinzia Mamberti, Conference Project Lead S’ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre ) (please do not email credit card information under any circumstances).
We look forward to seeing you there!
Conference dinner
Join us for the Conference Dinner at Brouwerij De Halve Maan S’ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre on Tuesday 8th October 2024 for the opportunity to network in a relaxed environment.
This authentic brewery in the centre of Bruges is a family business with a tradition stretching back through six generations to 1856. This is where the Bruges city beer - the Brugse Zot - is brewed: a strong-tasting, high-fermentation beer based on malt, hops and special yeast.
Tickets are priced at €65 + VAT 21% = €78.65 and include:
Tour of the brewery
Three-course meal
Wine, beer and soft drinks
Please make us aware of any dietary requirements upon registering.
Places are limited so please book early via the online registration system. S’ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre
Networking event for students and early-career researchers
Monday 7th October 19:00 – 21:00
Students and early-career researchers are warmly invited to attend a dedicated networking event at Ottentic S’ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtrebar (Hauwerstraat 15, 8000, Bruges) on Monday 7 October – the perfect opportunity to socialize and network with fellow student and ECR delegates as well as keynote speakers in an informal environment, enjoy an open bar (water, coffee and tea, soft drinks and beer) and a selection of snacks from nearby Charlie’s Chips S’ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre.
Attendance is free for students and early-career researchers attending the 6th Food Structure and Functionality Symposium, but places are limited so please reserve your place S’ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre as soon as possible.