DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, is pleased to announce that the DSM Nutrition Award 2009 for research on Human Nutrition has been granted jointly to Michael F. Holick of the USA and Heike A. Bischoff-Ferrari of Switzerland for their seminal contributions to research on vitamin D and its role in human nutrition and health. Over the pastk decade the understanding of vitamin D has extended beyond its well established effects on bone metabolism to encompass vitamin D needs in the prevention of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, immunological disorders and certain forms of cancer. DSM is proud to honor the achievements of these two eminent scientists in an area of research that DSM regards as being very important for human health.
Michael F. Holick is receiveing the award in recognition of his lifetime contribution to the basic understanding of the formation of vitamin D in the skin, the regulation of vitamin D absorption in the gut, and the metabolism and activation of vitamin D by liver and kidney. He also D by sun exposure, thus resulting in a critical need for an adequate supply of vitamin D by diet and dietary supplements. Michael F. Holick is Professor of Molecular Medicine at the Boston University School of Medicine, Boston USA.
Heike A. Bischolff-Ferrari is receiving the award in recognition of ther significant contributions on the effects of vitamin D in the field of population health and her demonstrtion of a widespread vitamin D deficiency, particularly in the elderly. Already at this early stage of her career she has demonstrated the critical role of vitamin D in assuring muscles strength and bone health to prevent falls and fractures, thus redfining the vitamin D and calcium requirements of this growing segment of the population. Heike A. Bischoff-Ferrari has received a professorship from the Swiss National Science Foundation and is director of the Centre on Aging and Mobility at the Department of Rheumatology and the Institute of Physical Medicine, University of Zurich, Switzerland.
Award presentation
The award will be presented to the joint winners during a special DSM Lunch Symposium at ICN 2009, the 19th International Congress of Nutrition in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 6. The cash prize of EUR 50,000 will be shared by the two awardees.
Award lectures
Professor Michael Holick and Professor Heike Bischoff-Ferrari will each give an award lecture during the DSM Lunch Symposium at ICN 2009 demonstrating their complementary achievements in fundamental and applied research in the field of human nutrition.
DSM Lunch Symposium at ICN 2009
Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Place: Room GH 203, BITEC, Bangkok Thailand
Time: 12.30-14.00 hrs
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DSM Supports Innovative Research Projects to Emphasizes its Role As One of the Global Leading Nutrition al Ingredients Supplier.
DSM Nutritional Products (DSM), a worldwide leading nutritional ingredients supplier, presents DSM Nutrition Award for Human Nutrition to bring about high quality research projects to global nutritional comunity.
Dr. Pisuth Lertvilai, Regional Marketing Manager, Thailand and Indochina, Rovithai Ltd. (DSM Nutritional Products) states that as Thailand is the host of the 19th International Congress of Nutrition, DSM has participated in a special session of the conference so to share and exchange the knowledge and information and has hosted DSM Nutrition Award for Human Nutrition, an outstanding award that gives the company a chance to support high quality research projects conducted for the nutrition community. The DSM Nutrition Award for Human Nutrition is organized every four years, and this year is the second time. The purpose of this award is to support innovative research projects that are beneficial to mankind and to encourage pioneering scientists across the world to produce high quality research to and to encourage pioneering scientists across the world to produce high quality research to science and nutritional community, which is tally to the company's mission to continually improve the product quality, and pursue innovative solutions that responds to consumer demands. Every year, 5% of the total sales is allocated for the application of research, product development, and formulation improvement for vitamins, healthy ingredients-and industrial materials.
For this year, DSM receive a total of 25 candidates worldwide to compete for the research grant prize of EUR 50,000 or approximately Bt. 2,500,000. The two-tiers reviewing process by two sets of international committees has resulted in the selection of two scientists working in the field of vitamin D as the joint winners of the DSM Nutrition Award 2009, namely: Prof. Dr. Michael F Holick from USA. and Prof. Dr. Heike A. Bischoff-Ferrari from Switzerland. Both of the winning studies are indispensable to the scientfic research for human and wellness.
Vitamin D is one of the vitamins essential to bone health and bone-teeh formation. Normally, human beings receive Vitamin D through the Vitamin D formation process triggered by sunlight. both studies also help reveal other crucial benefits of Vitamin D.
Michael F. Holick is recognized for his lifetime contribution to the basic understanding of the formation on vitamin D in the skin, the regulation of vitamin D absorption in the gut, and the metabokism and activation of vitamin D by liver and kidney. He also established the evidence that most human populations have a limited capacity to from vitamin D by sun exposure, thus resulting in a critical need for an adequate supply of vitamin D by diet and dietary supplements. Michael F. Holick is Professor of Molecular Medicine at the Boston University School of Medicine, Boston USA.
Hekie A. Bischoff-Ferrari is recognized for her significant contributions on the effects of vitamin D in the field of population health and her demonstration of a widespread vitamin D deficiency, particularly in the elderly. Already at this early stage of her career she has demonstrated the critical role of vitamin D in assuring muscle strength and bone health to prevent falls and fractures, thus redefining the vitamin D and calcium requirements of this growing segment of the population. Heike A. Bischoff-Ferrari has received a professorship from the Swiss National Science Foundation and is director of the Centre on Aging and Mobility at the Department of Rheumatology and the Institute of Physical Medicine, University of Zurich, Switzerland.
This year's DSM Nutrition Award for Human Nutrition will be presented on October 6, 2009. Dr Manfred Eggersdorfer, DSM Senior Vice President Research & Development, will present this award to the winners at BITEC, Bangna.
Company Profile: DSM Nutritional Products
DSM Nutritional Products is a leading manufacturer of Vitamins, Carotenoids, and other important nutrition and health products for food, pharmaceuticals, supplements, pet food, and cosmetics. The company endures a long history as a spearhead for ground-breeking research, product development, and formula that can be adapted to match applicable industries
DSM-the Life Sciences and Materials Sciences Company
Royal DSM N.V. creates innovative products and services in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences that contribute to the quality of life. DSM's products and services are used globally in a wide range of markets and applications, supporting a healthier, more sustainable and more enjoyable way of life. End markets include human and animal nutrition and health, personal care, pharmaceuticals, automotive, coatings and paint, electrical and electronics, life protection and housing.
DSM has annual net sales of EUR 9.3 billion and employs some 23,500 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in the Netherlands, with locations on five continents. DSM is listed on Euronext Amsterdam.
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