2nd International Conference and Exhibition on Probiotics & Functional Foods, is organized with the theme "Promoting Better Health by Probiotics and Functional Foods."

1. STRIKING THE BALANCING
BETWEEN THE GOOD AND
BAD MICROBES TO
PROMOTE HEALTH -
OMICS GROUP

3. OMICS Group is delighted to invite
you to attendthe 2nd International
Conference and Exhibition on
Probiotics & Functional Foods
during October 23-25, 2013 at
Florida, USA.

4. The word Probiotic is generated from a Greek
Origin. Pro means ‘Promoting’ and Biotic
means ‘life’. Although there is no unanimity on
how to define it, The Food and Agricultural
Organization of (FAO) UN defined it as ‘Live
Microorganisms’ if administered in adequate
quantity would add health benefits to the
host.

5. Why ‘Probiotics'?
Probiotics play a crucial role in balancing the
healthy and good bacteria essential to speed
our digestive system, which is often influenced
by the food we eat, diseases we are affected
with, medicines we consume and the
surrounding environment. These factors
severely influence the amount of good
bacteria required for a healthy living and
‘Probiotics’ steps in to maintain the balance.

6. Benefits of Probiotics
Probiotics has profound influence on the
digestive system that is generally affected by
emotional stress, sleeplessness, drug or
antibiotic overdose, poor food choices and the
other environmental factors. Probiotics
maintains the balance and help building our
immune system.

7. Functional Food
A food that serves beyond providing basic
nutrients and has a positive effect on our
health is called ‘Functional Food’. Although
most of the food items we consume offer
some or the other nutrients necessary for the
body, functional food offers additional
benefits that promotes optimal health.

8. Renowned Speakers
• S. K. Dash, UAS Laboratories, Probiotic
Company, USA
• Liubov Sichel, Lytic Enzymes, LLC, USA
• Min-Tze Liong, University Sains Malaysia,
Malaysia
• Wilhelm Holzapfel, Handong Global University,
South Korea

9. Major Tracks of the conference
• Introduction to Probiotics
• Probiotics, functional foods in Economy and
Business
• Current Research and Future Perspectives on
Probiotics
• Probiotics Role in Control of Diseases
• Probiotics in Gastroenterology
• Probiotics in Pediatric Nutrition
• Probiotics in Obesity and Weight Management

10. • Microbial Pathogenesis
• Health Benefits of Probiotics
• Novel Applications of Probiotics
• Food Technology
• Dairy Technology
• Microbial Fermentation
• Probiotics in Aquaculture Practices
• Probiotics in Veterinary Medicine
• Probiotics in Plants and Agri Business

11. CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

12. Student Poster Award Competition
• The International Committee on Food
Microbiology and Hygiene (ICFMH) of the
International Union of Microbiological Societies
(IUMS) will be sponsoring a Student Poster
Competition at the 2nd International Conference
and Exhibition on Probiotics & Functional Foods
("Probiotics-2013"), venue: Holiday Inn Orlando
International Airport, USA,October 23-25, 2013.
• http://www.omicsgroup.com/conferences/probio
tics-functional-foods-2013/icfmh-student-poster-
awards-competition.html

13. Young Scientist Challenge Trophy
• B-Crobes will be sponsoring and award for the
Young Scientist Oral Presentation Competition
at the 2nd International Conference and
Exhibition on Probiotics & Functional Foods
(Probiotics-2013).
• http://www.omicsgroup.com/conferences/pro
biotics-functional-foods-2013/b-crobes-
young-scientist-challenge-oral-presentation-
competition.html

14. Venue & Hospitality
• The official attendee housing site for the 2nd
International Conference & Exhibition on
Probiotics & Functional Foods, which will be
held in beautiful and exciting city Holiday Inn
Orlando International Airport, Florida, USA.
The conference will take place in the following
dates and locations.

15. Conference Dates: October 23-25, 2013
Holiday Inn Orlando International Airport
5750 T.G. Lee Boulevard
Orlando, Florida-32822
United States
Tel: 407-816-0301
Fax: 407-438-7297

16. For further details contact
• Shireesha Katta
Probiotics-2013 Organizing Committee
Life Science Conferences
5716 Corsa Ave¦Suite110
Westlake, Los Angeles
CA-91362-7354, USA
E-mail: probiotics2013@omicsgroup.com /
probiotics2013@omicsonline.net
Office: +1- 650-268-9744
Toll Free: +1-800-216-6499(USA & Canada)
Fax: +1-650-618-1414
• Shireesha Katta
OMICS Group
+1- 650-268-9744
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